The Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition runs their e-Piano Junior competition from July 4th through the 11th. In January and February of this year, young pianists meeting the repertoire requirements from all over the world were recorded using Yamaha’s Disklavier technology, recording every aspect of how the pianos are played. The files get played back on the same type of piano so they can be judged together. What a great idea to have a truly international piano competition. The finalists fly to Minnesota to compete in person at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University this weekend and throughout the week. The final rounds are at Orchestra Hall on Friday, July, 11. All performances are open and free to the public. Minnesota Public Radio also has a live stream of the event. What I’ve watched so far today has been fantastic. I’ll likely go see some of this competition in person.
Aaron Landry 