![]() It will be a London-based competition and set to become truly international in its reach, rising to become one of the most prestigious competitions - much in the way that the Donatella Flick competition has become for young conductors. The difference is this inclusive competition, judged by three pre-eminent musicians, will select from the competition entries around a dozen top-class, aspiring young brass, woodwind, strings, piano, singing, or percussion musicians aged 30 or under to compete on the day of the competition.Īll competitors will be either professional musicians, or, studying to become professional musicians at a recognized music college in the UK, or internationally. ![]() The competition event will be open to the public along with complimentary reward tickets for the various crowdfunding supporters. The competition will be held over one day in a suitable London venue. The Swinsian will use a small part of the income to provide a small, annual bursary to one financially-challenged, but outstanding student at each of the major music colleges – Royal College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and Trinity Laban.įOUNDER OF THE SWINSIAN SOLOIST COMPETITION: STEPHEN COTTAGE The Swinsian has the potential to be televised/broadcast on national radio besides attracting massive interest among media and fellow musicians and patronsĪs well as cash prizes, it is envisaged that, like the Donatella Flick competition for conductors, The Swinsian Soloist Competition will liaise with a prestigious orchestra, or ensemble to offer the winner an exciting soloist or recital booking as part of the prize. I have been actively involved in the arts all my life. ![]() I have a special affinity for classical music. I’ve had the pleasure of playing trombone in ensembles and orchestras since my teenage years and through a love and appreciation of music and the arts, gained a degree in Music, English and Philosophy at Birkbeck College as a mature student.
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