Event Description

Maria Canals Music Competition
56th International Music Competition Maria Canals

Event date:  Sat 13 March to Fri 26 March 2010
Event location:  Palau de la Musica Catalana and various venues in Barcelona
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Piano week in Barcelona. The International Music Competition Maria Canals of Barcelona was founded in 1954 by the pianist Maria Canals and her husband, the writer Rossend Llates. The 56th Barcelona Maria Canals International Music Competition brings 91 pianists from 26 countries. It is held primarily at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona. More than 100 families from Barcelona graciously lend their pianos to contestants during the competition. The first prize, the Barcelona Prize, has doubled to €20,000 thanks to the support of the City Council. The second has increased from €6,000 to €10,000 and the third from €3,000 to €6,000. For the first time, all the finalists will receive €1,000.  The qualifying rounds will take place from 14 to 21 March, in the Petit Palau, and the final, with the Vallès Symphony Orchestra, will be held on 24 March at the Palau de la Música. For the general public there is a series of Off-competition concerts with over 40 recitals have been organised around the city, many free,  in civic centres, libraries and even on the Metro.

In a related event called  “Play Me, I’m Yours" more than 20 pianos will be spread around the city on different dates in March in some very unusual places including Rambla del Raval, Plaça de Sarrià, Can Brians prison and the Line 2 metro station lobby in Plaça de la Universitat and Parc de la Ciutadella. They are for anyone to play when they want.  This is an international artwork by Luke Jerram called  “Play Me, I’m Yours." After being in a public BCN location, the pianos will be donated to local schools and community groups.

On Tuesday 16 March 2010 a "Spring and Music" festival will be held in 10 Barcelona city parks. What's more, on Friday 2, students at the La Massana Art and Design School will be painting pianos.

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Venue address and map

Venue:

Palau de la Música Catalana   -   Website

Street:

Carrer del Palau de la Música

Postal Code:

08003

City:

Barcelona

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The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the world's leading concert halls. Considered to be one of Modernism's chief exponents, it was built by Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner between 1905 and 1908. In 1997 it was declared a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO.

Address and website Palau de la Musica Catalana Barcelona