The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition in piano takes place April 19, 21 and 21.

This distinguished competition is for the performance of Canadian and contemporary music is a memorial to composer, pianist, and violinist S.C. (Sonia) Eckhardt-Gramatté, who spent the last twenty-one years of her life in Manitoba. It fulfills her lifelong dream of creating a means by which the music of contemporary composers could make its presence felt by young musicians on the threshold of their careers.

The E-Gré National Music Competition has been held annually since 1976 at Brandon University.

FRIDAY

Finals Round I begins at 10 a.m.

SATURDAY

Public Masterclasses (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.)

• Christina Petrowska Quilico – Room 1-20
• David Rogosin – Room 1-57
• Laura Loewen – Room 1-26
• Brian Current – Room 1-32

Presentations

11:30 a.m.

Brian Current – “What to Listen for in Contemporary Music”

3 p.m.

Round Table – Glenn Hodgins, CMC President & CEO; and Pat Carrabré: “Digital Strategies for Musicians”

Gala Concert (8 p.m.)

Christina Petrowska Quilico

SUNDAY

Finals Round II begins at 10 a.m.

Award Ceremony at 6 p.m.

TICKET PRICES

Weekend Passes: $50 Adults / $30 Students and Seniors

Day Passes, Friday and Sunday: $30 Adults / $15 Students and Seniors

Gala Concert: $20 Adults / $10 Students and Seniors

Talks, Presentations, and Masterclasses FREE to public