Application packets are available between January 1 and April 1. A first prize of 20 million lire as well as concert and recital engagements, plus second through seventh prizes ranging from 4 million to 12 million lire, will be awarded in this international piano competition in Bolzano, Italy. For pamphlets and information, contact the Segreteria del Concorso Busoni or view the website listed. Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 32. The competition will be held from August 17 to September 2, 2000.
Awards are renewable for a maximum of two years.
Candidates must pursue a master's degree in piano pedagogy at the University while holding the assistantship. Further information is available from Dr. Roberson at the above address. Individual poems in the collection may have appeared in print. Send SASE or view the website for guidelines. The Foundation is particularly interested in using its limited funds as a means to help organizations attract additional support from other sources to advance the art of poetry.