The International Piano Competition: “City of Vigo” just wrapped up its fourth competition season and its winners were announced on October 19, 2020. 37-year-old Russian Pianist Alexei Petrov was awarded the First Prize, which includes 2000 euros in cash, 900 euros to participate in the Piano Festival of Costa Rica, as well as concert tours in Spain.
The Second Prize awards, which includes 2000 euros in cash and 750 euros to participate in the Piano Festival of Costa Rica, went to 27-year-old pianist Timofey Dolya from Russia and 53-year-old pianist Fabio Romano from Italy.
The Third Prize awards, which includes 1000 euros in cash and 500 euros to participate in the Piano Festival of Costa Rica, went to 21-year-old pianist Ido Zeev from Israel and 16-year-old pianist Marta Papoian from Poland.
The wide range of ages of the winners are partly due to the unique no-age-limit rule of the competition.
The following additional awards were also awarded:
“Rosa Sabater” Award (best Spanish pianist): Pedro López Salas, Spain
“Crisóstomo Arriaga” Award (best participant under 20 years old): Marta Papoian, Poland
“Martín Códax” Award: Ido Zeev, Israel
“Marcial del Adalid” Award (best performer of a work of a Spanish composer): Pedro López Salas
Honorable Mentions:
Kenichiro Kojima, Japan
Zifan Ye, China
Primavera Haruka Shima, Australia
Estefan Vergara Iatcekiw, Brasil
Vikram Rajan, Libia
Congratulations to the above pianists on their accomplishments in The International Piano Competition: “City of Vigo”!
About The International Piano Competition: “City of Vigo”
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The International Piano Competition: “City of Vigo”, in its fourth year, is one of the most renowned and respected piano competitions in the world. The high level of its participants and juries together create a unique philosophy, event, and experience. More information on its competitions and programs can be found at concursopianovigo.com.
About Piano League
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Piano League is an online platform created to encourage musicians, music lovers, and individuals of all ages, levels, and backgrounds to come together and appreciate and share a passion for music. The platform hosts a weekly lecture and masterclass series, annual international piano competition, and brings all things music-related together and in one place. More information on how to sign up for masterclasses and participate in virtual events can be found at thepianoleague.com.
