Charles Wadsworth Piano Competition

25 Jefferson Street,Newnan GA 30263

24 March, 2022

Description

Hear tomorrow's great pianists today, as they come from around to world to compete in Newnan, Georgia, in the Wadsworth Auditorium. The Charles Wadsworth Piano Competition attracts the best young pianists from around the world to Newnan, Georgia, to compete for $34,500 in prizes. Contestants routinely hail from the best conservatories and top-ranked music programs in the world, such as The Juillard School, London's Royal College of Music, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Yale School of Music, and New England Conservatory, and represent a broad range of nationalities. Taking place over an intensive weekend, the competition includes both solo and accompanied performances, all of which lead to the finale on Sunday. March 24, 25, and 26. See website for schedule. The competition is named in honor of Charles Wadsworth, pride of Newnan and of the international piano community. Thanks to the generosity of the Hollis Trust and Blackwell Testamentary Trusts, all Wadsworth Piano Competition events are free and open to the public. Where Campus Meets Community: The School of the Arts is committed to building and maintaining a unified arts culture both on campus and in the surrounding communities.SOTA harnesses the power of creativity in all its forms and shares it with the public. We work to enhance resources for the arts through meaningful partnerships with patrons and programs in the area, since we believe that a thriving arts culture not only makes for more vibrant and tolerant campuses but also creates more desirable places in which to work and live. SOTA hosts experts in their fields and brings in nationally recognized artists. We invite you to attend our regularly scheduled programs and special events.