Friends of the Competition

Chairman of the Friends Nick Brown with Dame Fanny Waterman and Noriko Ogawa

The Friends of the Leeds International Piano Competition started in 1967 and is a registered charity which exists to support the Competition itself, which is a separately registered charity.

We provide some financial support, the opportunity for individual involvement at the time of the Competitions and, in addition, maintain interest in the Competition through recitals and social events. Many former winners and finalists have returned to give recitals for us.

Most of all we are proud to belong to an institution of world class stature which has encouraged so many talented young musicians and launched such pianists as Perahia, Vogt and Lupu onto world concert platforms and international reputations.

Benefits and Privileges of Membership

1. Priority booking for the Competition with respect to one ticket per individual membership for each of the two finals nights. Arrangements are subject to review before each competition.
2. Regular updates and information on Friends and Competition events through our mailing list.
3. Invitations to concerts, talks, dinners and other events organised by the Friends' Committee.

Enquiries concerning membership to:
Hon. Membership Secretary
Mrs Linda Wellings
Apartment 27 Wells House
10 Brodrick Drive
Ilkley
LS29 9SP

Chairman: Mr Nicholas Brown
Hon. Secretary: Miss Cora Mainprize
Hon. Treasurer: Mr Roger Barratt
Hon. Membership Secretary: Mrs Linda Wellings (friends@leedspiano.com)