Leeds International Piano Competition 2006
Highlights from semi-final recitals
Thursday 21 September 2006 19:30-21:30 (Radio 3)
From Leeds Town Hall, Sarah Walker introduces highlights from three days of semi-final recitals in which 12 budding concert pianists compete for up to £75,000 prize money and prestigious engagements.
Founded 43 years ago by Dame Fanny Waterman, this is the 15th competition, featuring pianists from all over the world. Leon McCawley, a prizewinner in the 1993 event, joins Sarah to offer his expert opinion on the competitors and the music they have chosen to perform.