José Iturbi Classical Music Competition Winners to Perform on Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing
May 29, 2008 – In addition to first place prizes of $50,000, the winners of The 2008 José Iturbi International Music Competition at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall (June 18-21, 2008) will present Cunard Command Performances aboard Queen Mary 2 during the April 26, 2009 Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton, England, it was announced by Donelle Dadigan, president of the José Iturbi Foundation. Cunard Line is the presenting sponsor of the competition.
Also during the voyage, Donelle Dadigan will be joined by members of the esteemed judging panel to present a series of classical music discussions and Q&As in association with Cunard Insights, the Line’s award-winning Guest Enrichment Programme. Guests sailing on this voyage will also hear from the winners about their experiences as young musicians competing to win the world’s only weeklong competition that adds features of "American Idol" to the world of classical music. Highlights of the 2008 Competition will be broadcast via Cunard’s onboard stateroom television system.
“We thank Cunard for its generous support of this exciting week of competition that showcases the world’s greatest classical music talent of tomorrow,” said Donelle Dadigan, president and co-founder of the José Iturbi Foundation. “Cunard is helping ensure that the José Iturbi Foundation can continue to accomplish its mission to expand the popularity of classical music and live concert performances worldwide.”
“Guests who sail Cunard have a profound appreciation for classical music and we are delighted to be part of an event that shines a spotlight on the exceptionally talented young people who will soon enough grace the great stages and concert halls of the world,” said Carol Marlow, president and managing director of Cunard Line. “We are delighted to share their gift of music onstage in Queen Mary 2’s Royal Court Theatre,” added Marlow.
The José Iturbi International Music Competition gives 48 of the world’s most gifted young pianists and singers the opportunity to compete for the largest cash prizes (more than $250,000) of any classical piano and singing competition worldwide.
To plan your next cruise vacation aboard the Queen Mary 2, please visit www.cruisecheap.com to book online, or call 1-800-439-1909 to speak with one of our Cunard Certified Cruise Vacation Specialists.
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