V International Piano Contest in memory of Emil Gilels continues in Odessa

50 pianists from different world countries continue from 16 to 27 October, 2012, their participation in the V International Piano Contest in memory of Emil Gilels in Odessa.

The Piano Contest in memory of Emil Gilels is destined to discover new young talents who deserve to bear the honorary name of the winner of the prestigious international contest.

The festive opening ceremony was held on October 16, 2012, at the Big Chamber of Odessa Regional Concert Hall. Two piano concerts accompanied by Odessa National Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Ukraine’s Honored Artist Hobart Earle were performed at the ceremony.

The festive Closing Ceremony, awarding ceremony and laureates’ concert will take place on October 27.

Adapted from http://www.odessa.ua