Samuel Yamamoto

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | David Day |Brigham Young |Samuel Yamamoto

KeywordsGina Bachauer International Piano Competition, archival work, pianoCollegeFine Arts and CommunicationsAbstractThe Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition is the second largest piano competition in the United States. Established in 1976 at Brigham Young University by Dr. Paul Pollei, the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition was given its name in 1977 to honor the world-renowned Greek pianist, who had strong ties to the Utah Symphony and symphony director, Maurice Abravanel.