We are very happy to announce that the Görög Sisters piano duo is proud winner of the second prize in the chamber music category of the 23rd International Johannes Brahms Competition. The competition was held in Pörtschach, Austria, from September 3 – 11.
The Görög Sisters are sincerely grateful to professor Ninoslav Živković for all the years of invaluable professional support, limitless energy, endless time and patience that he provided the sisters with. Also, a great ‘thank you’ to the piano duo Kanazawa-Admony also for their support.
About the Johannes Brahms Competition
The International Johannes Brahms Competition at Pörtschach is now in its twenty-third year. It is scheduled from September 3rd until September 11th and open for the categories violin, viola, cello, lied and chamber music. Piano will be offered again in 2017. On September 11th the final concert for all prize winners will be held. Without participating in the final concert no prize can be awarded!
There is no age limit for the participants. Pianists,string players, singers and chamber musicians from any country who have reached international competition standard are welcome.
All performances shall be open to the public. Furthermore, the jury assessment shall be made public and each adjucator shall submit his evaluation with his name immediately after each competitor’s performance, showing the points awarded on a score-sign. Points from 0-6, to one decimal, shall be awarded separately for technical mastery of the instrument and for artistic expression, and then be added together. The candidates can see the score immediately after their performance.
[Source: 2016.brahmscompetition.org]
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