Name: In Conversation: Behind the Scenes of an International Competition
Start: 2026-02-25T17:15:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-25T18:15:00+00:00
Location: White Rock Theatre

In Conversation: Behind the Scenes of an International Competition

A fascinating and entertaining behind-the-scenes glimpse into how an international competition works, hosted
About this Event

Conductor and comedian (not to mention St Leonards resident) Rainer Hersch talks to some of those with an inside view on how the competition works, on the eve of the opening of this year's Hastings International Piano Competition. The lineup includes Competition Director Ian Brignall and 2022 prizewinner Mariamna Sherling. What is the Jury really looking for – and what happens if they don’t agree? How does it feel to take part? How are the pianos prepared for the competition. And what is a concerto, anyway? This event will give you a fascinating insight into the way it all works.