Honens International Piano Competition

The Honens International Piano Competition is a classical piano competition held in Calgary, Canada that awards one of the world’s most prestigious prizes in piano. Esther Honens, a Canadian philanthropist, entrepreneur, and amateur pianist, gave a $5 million endowment to host an international piano competition in her hometown in 1991. She died from Parkinson’s five days after the inaugural competition. The Competition has been a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions since 1998.

Honens International Piano Competition

The Honens International Piano Competition is a classical piano competition held in Calgary, Canada that awards one of the world’s most prestigious prizes in piano. Esther Honens, a Canadian philanthropist, entrepreneur, and amateur pianist, gave a $5 million endowment to host an international piano competition in her hometown in 1991. She died from Parkinson’s five days after the inaugural competition. The Competition has been a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions since 1998.