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.
Robert Fischhof Robert Fischhof (October 31, 1856 – March 31, 1918) was an Austrian pianist, composer, and professor at the Vienna Music Conservatoire.