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Each year the Watford Festival of Music, Speech and
Drama holds a piano competition in memory of Christopher Duke, who lived
in Watford and who died in December 1996 at the age of 26.
Christopher’s talent as an accomplished pianist and
percussionist was recognised by many distinguished musicians. Before the
onset of the illness that dulled his later years he won many awards, both
local and national. He enjoyed taking part in the Watford Festival on
numerous occasions and was a very successful competitor.
This competition is open to performers aged 25 years
and under. They are required to give a recital, from memory, lasting 30
minutes. The recital must include a waltz by Chopin, however, the
remainder of the programme can be chosen freely by the competitor. The
prizes awarded each year are £400 to the winner, second place £200 and
third place £100.
We would like to thank all the contributors to the
Christopher Duke Memorial Fund, whose generosity makes this event
possible.
How to Enter
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There is a non-refundable entry fee of £15 and
cheques should be made payable to ‘The Watford Festival’.
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The completed
entry form
must be accompanied by the entrance fee and a cassette or CD of the
entrant playing approx. 15 minutes worth of music.
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Entries should be sent to the
Christopher Duke Piano Recital Competition
Administrator
and must be received by 3 February 2008.
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A maximum of eight competitors will be chosen to
take part. Letters will be sent to all entrants informing them whether
or not they have been chosen to take part. Cassettes and CDs will be
returned when appropriate.
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