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2023 JUNIOR COMPETITION
JUNE 8–17, 2023 I
Caruth Auditorium At Smu I
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The best 13- to 17-year-old pianists from around the globe are coming to Dallas. Through four rounds of competition, including a stunning final round with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, these elite young artists will showcase their virtuosity and touch our hearts with their sincere musicality. They’ll develop as musicians, with a host of opportunities to learn from top international pianists, experts, and each other.
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Competition Schedule
Preliminary Round
CARUTH AUDITORIUM AT SMU
24 competitors perform a 20-minute recital, to include one threeor four-voice Bach Prelude and Fugue and one fast, virtuosic etude
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Preliminary Round Concert 1 I 2:30 PM
Preliminary Round Concert 2 I 7:00 PM
Friday, June 9, 2023
Preliminary Round Concert 3 I 2:30 PM
Preliminary Round Concert 4 I 7:00 PM
(followed by the announcement of the Quarterfinalists)
Quarterfinal Round
CARUTH AUDITORIUM AT SMU
12 competitors perform a 30-minute recital, to include one slow, lyrical work and the first or last movement of a Classical sonata
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Quarterfinal Round Concert 1 I 2:30 PM
Quarterfinal Round Concert 2 I 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Quarterfinal Round Concert 3 I 2:30 PM
Quarterfinal Round Concert 4 I 7:00 PM
(followed by the announcement of the Semifinalists)
MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER I DALLAS, TEXAS
Semifinal Round
CARUTH AUDITORIUM AT SMU
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Phase I: 6 competitors perform 40-minute recital, to include one work written by a living composer and a substantial work of at least 16 minutes
Semifinal Round Concert 1 I 2:30 PM
Semifinal Round Concert 2 I 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Phase II: 6 competitors perform one concerto movement with piano accompaniment
Semifinal Round Concert 3 I 7:00 PM (followed by the announcement of the Finalists)
Final Round
MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
3 competitors perform one concerto with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and conductor Valentina Peleggi
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Final Round Concert I 2:30 PM Awards Ceremony I 6:00 PM
