Instrumentalists up to age 24 are pre-screened by tape. The finalists compete in front of judges who make their decision while the audience takes an intermission for refreshments.

First prize:
Cash award of $3,000 and a possible solo appearance with the ECSO

Second prize:
Cash award of $1,500

Third prize:
Cash award of $750

Tapes and application deadline: Friday, January 30, 2009
Competition finals: Sunday, March 15, 2009

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony is pleased to announce the winners of the 48th Annual 2008 Instrumental Competition.

First Place:
Kwan Kyu Yi studying at Juilliard, will appear as the featured soloist January 24, 2009 with the ECSO performing Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2.

Second Place:
Yoon Jung Han studying at the Curtis Institue of Music performed Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat Major.

Third Place:
Moran Katz studying at Juilliard performed Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major.

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