In May of 2011, the Walton Arts Center and the J.W. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences will present the second International FULBRIGHT CONCERTO COMPETITION for pianists.

12 contestants (of all nationalities, ages 16 to 30) will be selected to perform in the semifinals, consisting of a max. 60 minute solo recital open to the public. Of these, three laureates will be selected to compete in the finals: a performance of a piano concerto with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra. The prizes will be awarded by the jury, with the inclusion of one audience vote. Housing and practice facilities will be provided for all 12 semi finalists for the duration of the competition. The 9 semifinalists who do not reach the finals will receive a $350 honorarium. All 12 participants will receive a personal career consultation by an European Artist Manager, Andreas Vierziger of Mark Stephan Buhl Artists Management. To assure fairness and transparency in the competition, the participants will receive feedback about their performance and disclosure about the vote from jury members (upon request).

Walton Arts Center
Peter Lane, President and CEO

The Artosphere Festival Orchestra
Corrado Rovaris, Music Director
David Hayes, Guest Conductor

The University of Arkansas
Dr. G. David Gearhart, Chancellor

The J.W. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. William A. Schwab, Dean

The University of Arkansas Department of Music
Dr. Ronda Mains, Chair

FCC Jury
Robert McDonald, Menahem Pressler, Boris Berman, Nelita True, Andreas Vierziger, Jura Margulis

Artistic Director of the Fulbright Concerto Competition
McAllister Professor of Piano, Jura Margulis

The Fulbright Concerto Competition would not exist without the tireless efforts and support of its:

Patrons Circle
Hershey and Denise Garner
Jim and Nancy Blair
Frank and Sara Sharp
Peter Lane
William Schwab
Jura Margulis

Sponsors and Supporters
A&P Commission of the City of Fayetteville
Hershey and Denise Garner
Jim and Nancy Blair
Frank and Sara Sharp
Janet and Jim Hendren
KUAF
Steinway & Sons

Contributors and Individuals From its Cooperating Organizations
Anita Scism, NWA Community Foundation
Joe Fennel, Bordinos
Julie Still, The Common Grounds

and its wonderful volunteers. Thank you!