Griegselskapet i Oslo

The Oslo Grieg Society is a co-organizer of the CONCOURS GRIEG international competition. The information below is an extract from the competition's web page: www.concoursgrieg.com
Please visit the website for all information about repertory, dates, applications and more.

Concours Grieg 2008
Member of the Alink-Argerich Foundation since 2004

Sept. 13 - 21, 2008
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Competition for Two-Piano Duo, September 13 - 14
Competition for Piano Four Hands Duo, September 16 - 17
Competition for Solo Pianists, September 18 - 21
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Concours Grieg is an international piano competition that, for nine years, has set the highest standard for musical excellence and artistic achievement, attracting pianists from all over the world.

For the ninth year in a row, pianists are welcome to take part in the International Grieg Piano Competition - Concours Grieg - in Oslo, Norway. Pianists are invited to perform in any of the three categories: Two Piano Duo, Piano Four Hands and Piano Solo.

Concours Grieg is arranged by Norse Music and the Oslo Grieg Society, in collaboration with EPTA Norway, the Oslo Music Teachers Association and the Norwegian State Academy of Music.

Application:There is no particular application form that needs to be filled out. Please send your personal details, along with the information below to the specified address.

Application letter with a short CV and admission tape, video-tape, CD or minidisc of 30 minutes free repertoire must be sent before July 15, 2008 to:

Mr. Einar Steen-Nøkleberg,
Vallegaten 3, 0454 Oslo, Norway.
Tel. +47 22696535, Fax +47 22697085
Mobile: +47 90084978
e-mail: einarsn@hotmail.com