WORLD’S BEST PERFORM IN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION

More than 1400 international and domestic visitors are expected to visit NSW for the Sydney International Piano Competition which will be held at two of the State’s most celebrated music venues, the Sydney Opera House and the Conservatorium of Music from 6 – 23 July.

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the NSW Government is proud to support the prestigious event through Destination NSW. “Open to the public, this is a fantastic opportunity to attend one of the 25 concerts taking place and to hear the world’s most gifted pianists” Mr Ayres said.

The three Australian pianists selected to compete were announced this week along with 32 competitors from as far afield as Kazakhstan, Italy and Russia to China, USA and Japan.