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The Lillian and Maurice Barbash J. S. Bach Competition
This competition is for string players between 16 and 30 years of age. For the initial screening round, candidates will perform two contrasting movements of any piece composed by Bach for unaccompanied string instrument. (Partitas, Sonatas or Suites)
Finalists will perform the complete work at the Staller Center Recital Hall, Stony Brook University on Tuesday, Dec 3, 2:00 pm.
Calendar:
- Submission deadline: October 20, 2019
- Finalists announced: November 4, 2019
- Finals: December 3, 2019
The finals will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm at the Staller Center Recital Hall, Stony Brook University. The event will be open to the public free of charge.
Prizes
The winner will receive a cash prize of $5,000 and will perform at the first annual Island Symphony Bach Festival, Sunday January 26, 2020 at
St. Peter's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Bay Shore, NY.
Second Place Prize: $500