HVP 42nd String Competition
At Skinner Hall, Vassar College

Saturday March 15, 2014 9am-5pm
First Round Auditions. Open to the public 
Sunday March 16, 2014 10am-12pm (semi-finalists) 
3pm-5pm (finalists)
Three finalists perform in recital. A reception follows.

Open to the public. No charge, but donations welcome.
At Skinner Hall, Vassar College

This string competition gives the public a rare opportunity to hear and see some of the best young violinists, cellists, and violists in the world before their careers have even begun. The competition has always attracted some of the finest conservatory string players in the world, and many participants have gone on to illustrious classical music careers. First prize includes $3,000 First Prize a solo performance with HVP 2013-14 season.
Previous notables include: violist Marcus Thompson '67 (Boston Chamber Players), cellist Fred Sherry '68, violinist Ani Kavafian '73 (Lincoln Center Chamber Players soloist), violinist Adela Pena '85 (Eroica Trio), and violinist Judith Ingolfsson ’96 (1998 Indianapolis International Violin Competition winner).