Morocco News: Polish virtuoso Basmadji wins International Princess Lalla Meryem Piano contest

Polish virtuoso Basmadji wins International Princess Lalla Meryem Piano contest
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BM on 09 July, 2008 04:09:00
 
Rabat - Polish musician Fares Marek Basmadji won, here Tuesday, the Virtuosity
first prize in the 8th international princess Lalla Meryem piano contest, held
on July 1-8.
The second and third Virtuosity prizes went to Japanese Taki Shirakawa, while
Bulgarian Irina Georgieva won the third prize.
"This award is a real recognition of my work," Basmadji told MAP following his
win.
Some 143 pianists from 28 countries contesting in 40 prizes, participated in
the contest, which has become a must have for children and young pianists aged
between 5 and 35.
Launched in 1994, princess Lalla Meryem piano contest is organized every two
years.
MAP