Hot on the heels of the publication of his book ‘Play It Again’, Guardian editor and keen amateur pianist Alan Rusbridger and publisher, Jonathan Cape, are organising a competition for amateur pianists to showcase their talents to the world.
If you have what it takes to play Chopin’s ‘Ballade No.1’, submit a video of your performance to YouTube, to be in with a chance of winning:
- A trip to London
- A piano masterclass
- A chance to meet Alan Rusbridger
- A tour of the Guardian offices
- A year’s subscription to BBC Music Magazine
Judges:
- Alan Rusbridger (Editor of the Guardian)
- Oliver Condy (Editor of BBC Music Magazine)
- Andrew Clements (Guardian Music Critic)
- Erica Worth (Editor of The Pianist)
- Lucy Parham (Concert Pianist)
- Alex Bowler (Editor at Jonathan Cape)
Pianists of all standards and levels of experience welcome
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: March 8th 2013
Further information, entry form and full terms & conditions here
Check out the Play It Again website for piano and Ballade-related content, including interviews, video clips, articles on the brain and music, and much more
Murray Perahia plays Chopin’s Ballade No. 1:
The Cross-Eyed Pianist 