Honens International Piano Competition Announces 2012 Semifinalists Today, 7/17

The Honens International Piano Competition will host a live stream of the announcement of the ten pianists chosen (from 125 applicants) to advance to the Semifinals of the Seventh Honens Competition today, July 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. (EDT). A drawing will also take place to determine the order of performance.

To access the live stream, follow this link: www.honens.com/competition/livestream (also available on Honens website after the event).

Honens International Piano Competition is a leader in discovering and launching the careers of Complete Artists – 21st century pianists for 21st century audiences. The Honens Prize Laureate receives the $100,000 (CAD) Enbridge cash prize and a comprehensive artistic and career development program valued at a half million dollars – the largest award in the world of international music competitions. The Seventh Honens International Piano Competition, presented by Nexen Inc., culminates in Semifinals and Finals in Calgary, October 17 to 26, 2012.