The European Foundation for the Support of Culture and the Malta International Music Festival in collaboration with Mr Alexey Kononenko, have the pleasure to announce the grant of two Scholarships for young pianists to participate in the second International Piano Festival in Italy which will be held between 9 and 19 August 2015.

The Festival is organized by the Centro Culturale Russo-Italiano, European Foundation for Support of Culture and International Music School "Cenacolo della Musica – S. Irene" in collaboration with the Music School "Città di San Giovanni Teatino". 

The two scholarship grants include llights, accommodation and active participation in the Master-Classes within the Festival. The scholarships are awarded by European Foundation for Support of Culture and sponsored by Alexey Kononenko.

A selection process will be held on 8 July 2015 at the Johann Strauss School of Music - Malta.

Intermediate students are to present 2 contrasting pieces or movements - maximum duration 7 minutes.

Advanced students are to present 2-3 contrasting pieces or movements - maximum duration 14 minutes.

Closing date for registrations is 7 July.

To register send email to [email protected]. Indicate Name, Age and programme being presented at audition. A registration fee of €10 is to be paid on the day of audition.

For more information: Tel. 7772 7222