posted on May 17: Pianists vie for prestigious award

This Saturday 12 fine young performers will have the chance to try out the University's new world-class Steinway grand piano in Convocation Hall.

They will be competing for the Reginald Bedford Award for Excellence in Piano Playing, one of the School of the Arts' most prestigious awards.

The Reginald Bedford Awards have been made possible by a generous bequest from Mrs. Evelyn Bedford in memory of her late husband. It was felt that this was the most appropriate way to honour the career of one whose entire professional life was bound up with the piano, both as a teacher and as a performer.

The competition is open to both in-course and incoming students, and in addition to a medal, the winner receives up to $2500. This amount can be divided between two competitors. Last year's winners were Eva Ng (first place winner, $1500), then in Level III Music, and John Kirstein (second-place winner, $1000) who entered Level I Music in September.

This year the competition has attracted a remarkable field of 12 competitors, twice the usual number of participants, and the public is cordially invited to attend what promises to be a wonderful feast of music.

The Reginald Bedford Award for Excellence in Piano Playing 2002 takes place 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, in Convocation Hall.

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This Saturday 12 fine young performers will have the chance to try out the University&#039;s new world-class Steinway grand piano in Convocation Hall.<p><br />
They will be competing for the Reginald Bedford Award for Excellence in Piano Playing, one of the <a href="http://sota.humanities.mcmaster.ca/">School of the Arts&#039;</a> most prestigious awards.<p><br />
The Reginald Bedford Awards have been made possible by a generous bequest from Mrs. Evelyn Bedford in memory of her late husband.  It was felt that this was the most appropriate way to honour the career of one whose entire professional life was bound up with the piano, both as a teacher and as a performer.<p><br />
The competition is open to both in-course and incoming students, and in addition to a medal, the winner receives up to $2500. This amount can be divided between two competitors. Last year&#039;s winners were Eva Ng (first place winner, $1500), then in Level III Music, and John Kirstein (second-place winner, $1000) who entered Level I Music in September. <p><br />
This year the competition has attracted a  remarkable field of 12 competitors, twice the usual number of participants, and the public is cordially invited to attend what promises to be a wonderful feast of music.<p><br />
The Reginald Bedford Award for Excellence in Piano Playing 2002 takes place 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, in Convocation Hall.<p>  <br />
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