About Friends of Sydney International Piano Competition
The Friends of Sydney International Piano Competition is independent of the Competition administration. The Friends are coordinated by a passionate group of volunteers and membership is open to everyone. Leading up to the Competition every four years, the Friends hold regular concerts and events to support the fundraising strategies of the Competition and in 2016 proudly donated the first prize of $50,000.
The Friends of Sydney International Piano Competition formed for the first Competition in 1977 and has been active ever since. They provide not only fundraising support to the Competition, but in addition, volunteer support for administration, ushering and hospitality during the Competition itself.
Joining the Friends
Becoming a Friend is easy and is an important and fulfilling way to support the Competition. Members receive regular newsletters, discounts on all Friends’ events and special ticket offers for the Competition in July 2020.
There are three membership categories which can be taken out online or by downloading the membership application form and posting to the Treasurer.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Adult Membership | $40.30 |
| Adult Membership 4 years | $160.30 |
| Student | $25.30 |
Memberships including booking fee
Join Online Download the Membership form
The committee
The committee of the Friends meets monthly and the current office bearers are:
Bronwyn Bishop
President
Jennifer Harris
Deputy President
Glenys Granger
Senior Vice President
Alf Reichardt
Vice President
Elizabeth Grey
Secretary
Terry Mackin
Secretary and Treasurer
The office bearers are supported by committee members Michael Baume AO, Annette Blinco, Judith Einstein, Leanda Elliot, Sara Fox, Jenny Granger, Sylvia Laurent, Christine Liddy AO, Peter Lazar AM, Jan McDonald, Diana-Rose Orr, Parry Skene, Ross Steele AM and Janice Tuynman.
Contacts
General and activity enquiries
Elizabeth Grey
Send email
Membership and ticket sales
Terry Mackin
02 9972 3556
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Upcoming Friends Concerts
The Friends organise a series of concerts throughout the year that feature exquisite pianists and chamber musicians. All funds raised go to support the 2020 Sydney International Piano Competition.
Future events will be added here once announced.
Alex Raineri in Recital
Sunday 27 May 3pm
Alex Raineri
Twenty-four year old Australian pianist Alex Raineri described by Limelight Magazine as "a soloist of superb skill and musicality” is...
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Program
Bach/Rachmaninoff: Prelude in E Major from Violin Partita No.3 BWV 1006
Mendelssohn: Variations Sérieuses Op.54
Bach/Siloti: Prelude in E minor BWV 855a
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte
Liszt: Après une Lecture de Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata (from Années de Pèlerinage, Book II: Italie)
Ticket sales
Tickets include booking fee
Call 02 9972 3556
Click to book!Venue
Goethe Institut
90 Ocean Street
Woollahra
Jayson Gillham In Recital
Sunday 29 July 3pm
Jayson Gillham
Program
TBC
Ticket sales
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Venue
Goethe Institut
90 Ocean Street
Woollahra