Landor Records Launches The Abstract Securities Landor Competition 2006

Landor Records Launches The Abstract Securities Landor Competition 2006

LONDON, May 11/PRNewswire/ -- Landor Records, the independent classical label, launches its second
competition in partnership with Abstract Securities, a major UK-based
property development company.

Unique among classical music competitions, The Abstract Securities Landor
Competition follows the example of pop competitions like 'Pop Idol' in
offering a prestigious recording contract to the winner. This year's panel of
judges will include such classical music luminaries as soprano Dame Anne
Evans, violinist Peter Cropper and flautist Philippa Davies. Major UK
festivals have come on board with performing opportunities for the 4
finalists and a new 'Abstract Securities Prize' will add to the glittering
array of awards on offer.

'I think what makes this competition so special', says Guy Harvey, Chief
Executive of Landor Records, 'is the fact that we don't impose any limits,
whether on age or genre. The aim is purely to find a perfect marriage of
talent and repertoire that can enrich the world of classical recording. With
the help of our sponsor we are also able to hold this year's final at Cadogan
Hall on 21st November, which obviously adds considerably to the competition's
prestige.'

Last year's winner, pianist and YCAT artist Libor Novacek, releases his
first CD for Landor Records this month. His programme of Janacek, Debussy,
Ravel and Martinu has been described in BBC Music Magazine as 'a performance
of real power...a cd to savour'. His follow-up disc, of Liszt, is already in
production.

'Winning The Landor Competition and joining the Landor roster has been a
huge milestone in my career.' said Libor. 'Landor Records are different in
that they work closely with me to help me find my own voice and to perform
the music that I have a real affinity with. '

2005 finalists, The Arada Guitar Duo, also release their debut this
month, of original 19th century music for two guitars. 'The Arada took us by
surprise' says Guy. 'They had such instinct for this rare music and so
impressed the panel with the exhilaration of their performances that we felt
we just had to release this material. We hope to be similarly surprised by
some of this year's entries!'

The deadline for applications is Friday, 7th July 2006. Application forms
can be downloaded from the Landor website (http://www.landorrecords.co.uk).

Source: Landor Records

For further information please contact: Robert Ogden, Director, Landor Records Limited, T: +44-(0)7811-480897, E: robert@landorrecords.co.uk

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