Dame Fanny Waterman 22 March 1920 – 20 December 2020 It is with great sadness that The Leeds International Piano Competition announces the death of its founder and President Emeritus Dame Fanny Waterman at the age of 100. Dame Fanny died peacefully this morning in her...
With more than 260 applications to our 2021 Competition, hear from The Leeds Artistic Director Adam Gatehouse about the selection process behind this first phase and the ins and outs of navigating the Competition amidst a global pandemic. We talk digital auditions,...
Despite the huge disappointment of having to cancel our celebrations with Dame Fanny for her 100th Birthday, our dear friend and Global Ambassador, Lang Lang, shared his own very special message… Watch the video here
Due to the current situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Leeds International Piano Competition has cancelled a day of public events planned to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Dame Fanny Waterman on Sunday 22nd March. The day of events, which included a...
The Leeds International Piano Competition, organisers of Dame Fanny Waterman’s centenary celebrations (22.3.20) and the Piano Fantasia (24.3.20), are aware of Coronavirus (Covid-19) related travel and meeting restrictions being imposed around the world. We anticipate...
We are excited to be presenting all three of the 2018 Prize-winners in their Wigmore Hall débuts this week! A three-part concert series celebrates the achievements of our artists since their win in Leeds just over a year ago through our very special partnership with...
