International Maj Lind Piano Competition

Piano competition

The International Maj Lind Piano Competition is organized by the Sibelius Academy and takes place in Helsinki, Finland.[1] Originally a national competition that was first held in 1945, it was opened to international competitors in 2002 and has since then been held every five years.[2]

The competition is named after Maria (Maj) Lind, née Kopjeff (1876–1942).

In 2022, prize money of over €100,000 was awarded. The first prize was won by Piotr Pawlak.[3][4]

In 2017 the first prize was won by Mackenzie Melemed [fi].

In 2012 the first prize was won by Sergei Redkin.

In 2007 the first prize was won by Sofya Gulyak.

In 2002 the first prize was won by Alberto Nosè.

## References

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1. ^ History of the International Maj Lind Piano Competition
2. ^ "Helsinki - International Maj Lind Piano Competition". World Federation of International Music Competitions. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
3. ^ Piotr Pawlak wins the Maj Lind Piano Competition - Maj Lind Piano Competition
4. ^ Hanhinen, Hanna (2022-10-27). "Puolalainen Piotr Pawlak voitti Maj Lind -pianokilpailun". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-09-13.

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