XVI_José_Iturbi_International_Piano_Competition

2008 Valencia International Piano Competition Prize Iturbi

2008 Valencia International Piano Competition Prize Iturbi

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Valencia International Piano Competition Prize Iturbi XVI took take place in Valencia from September 15–27, 2008. It was won by Zhengyu Chen, who became the first Chinese pianist to attain the 1st prize.

Jury

Prizes

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  • ^1 Awarded to the best qualified Valencian competitor.
  • ^2 Awarded to the best qualified Spanish competitor.
  • ^3 Awarded to the best Spanish contemporary music performer.
  • ^4 Awarded to the best Concerto performer.
  • ^5 Awarded to the best Spanish music performer.

Compositions commissioned for the competition

    • Emilio Calandín - Tres naipes del I Ching
    • Miguel Gálvez-Taroncher - Chronos / Kayros
    • Enrique Sanz-Burguete - A Matilde

Competition Results (by rounds)

First round

September 16 and 17. Palau de la Música - Sala Rodrigo.

Quarter-finals

September 18, 19 and 20. Palau de la Música - Sala Rodrigo.

Semi-finals

September 21 and 22. Palau de la Música - Sala Rodrigo.

Final

September 26 and 27. Palau de la Música - Sala Iturbi.

Orquesta de Valencia. Max Bragado, conductor.
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