Archive for American Piano Sonatas

Peter Seivewright wins American Prize Award

Congratulations to Peter Seivewright for his American Prize 2018 Ernst Bacon Memorial Award. Peter was awarded the Special Judges’ Citation for ‘American Piano Sonatas’ in the solo artist division. Being from Scotland, he is the only individual among the winners in his category that is not a United States citizen.

“Among the many contests of The American Prize, the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for Performance of American Music is unique. It recognizes and rewards the best performances of American music by ensembles and individual artists worldwide.”

Peter is beginning preparations to record the second of four volumes in his American Piano Sonatas series.

Peter Seivewright – Finalist for Ernst Bacon Award

Congratulations to pianist Peter Seivewright! His ‘American Piano Sonatas’ recording is a finalist in the Ernst Bacon Award for the Performance of American Music, professional division.

The award is among many contests of The American Prize and “recognizes and rewards the best performances of American music by ensembles and individual artists worldwide, based on submitted recordings.” The album includes works by Edward MacDowell, Elliott Carer and Miklós Rózsa.

To learn more about the prestigious national competition visit their website.