What Austrian-born British concert pianist co-founded the Leeds International Piano Competition?
Leeds International Piano Competition The Leeds International Piano Competition, informally known as The Leeds and formerly the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition, takes place every three years in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1961 by Marion, Countess of Harewood, Fanny Waterman, and Roslyn Lyons, with the first competition being held in 1963. Waterman was the chair and artistic director up to the 2015 competition. The competition takes place in the Great Hall of the University of Leeds and in Leeds Town Hall.
John Vallier John Vallier (1920 – 1991) was an English classical pianist and composer who could trace his musical ancestry in an eminently distinguished line back to the Romantic Era of the 19th Century. He was born in 1920 and was only 4 years old when he appeared in public for the first time, at London’s Wigmore Hall. He was especially admired for his interpretations and performances of Chopin and Schumann. His last solo recital at London’s Royal Festival Hall was attended by HM The Queen Mother.