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HVP 46TH STRING COMPETITION

AT SKINNER HALL, VASSAR COLLEGE

Saturday March 17–  9 am to 5 pm First Round-Auditions
Sunday March 18– 9 am to 12 pm- Second Round- 6 Semi Finalists
Sunday March 18– 3 pm – 5 pm Third Round –  3 Finalists each perform their full concerto in a recital
A reception follows

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.

The first prizewinner receives a cash award of $3,000 and will perform as guest soloist with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic during the following season, and will also have the opportunity to travel to Italy for a week to perform a recital at the MUSICAL LANDSCAPES OF TUSCANY FESTIVAL in August 2018.

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).

The 2018 String Competition application is now available. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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