Gomel hosting Music of Hope contest

6 декабря 2016

By Olga Kholodovich: The international piano contest Music of Hope in Gomel is featuring over 60 most talented performers representing the children's art schools, gymnasiums and colleges of Belarus, Israel, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine. The youngest participant is 8 years old, while the oldest is aged 16. Prior to coming to Gomel, the performers have passed qualifying rounds in their home countries.

The contest will also feature workshops, concerts and excursions.

Established in 1996 to support young talents from Chernobyl-affected regions, Music of Hope is an international forum discovering new names. The winners will receive diplomas and awards of the President’s Special Fund for Talented Youth Support. The laureates along with famous musicians will take part in the final concert.