José Iturbi Classical Music Competition Winners to Perform on Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing

In addition to first place prizes of $50,000, the winners of The 2008 José Iturbi International Music Competition at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall (June 18-21, 2008) will present Cunard Command Performances aboard Queen Mary 2 during the April 26, 2009 Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton, England.

Also during the voyage, Donelle Dadigan will be joined by members of the esteemed judging panel to present a series of classical music discussions and Q&As in association with Cunard Insights. Passengers sailing on this voyage will also hear from the winners about their experiences as young musicians competing to win the world’s only weeklong competition that adds features of "American Idol" to the world of classical music. Highlights of the 2008 Competition will be broadcast via Cunard’s onboard stateroom television system.
José Iturbi Classical Music Competition Winners to Perform on Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing

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