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Forbesfest celebrates the centenary of the birth of twentieth-century St Andrews' most eminent musical son - the viola player Watson Forbes, one of the most celebrated British instrumentalists of his generation, who for thirty years played with one of the foremost British string quartets, the Aeolian Quartet; and who rounded off his career with a decade as Head of Music, BBC Scotland (1964-74).
Forbesfest is organized jointly by the University of St Andrews and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Scotland's national conservatoire, whose distinguished teachers and strong links with visiting artists ensure the fullest preparation for its students' professional careers. It would not be happening without the generous support of the many institutions, trusts, and individual music-lovers who have financed and helped us in other material ways. Their names are listed on our Donors and Patrons page.
Competition prize winners
First prize (£3,000 and a performance project with the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland)
Daniel Palmizio
Audience prize (a fine viola by Rex England)
Daniel Palmizio
Hetty Buchanan prize (£1,000)
Jano Lisboa
Royal and Ancient Golf Club prize (£1,000)
Mihai Cocea
Commendation for Sonata and show piece performance (second round)
- Benjamin Beck
- Liisa Randalu
- Dana Zemtsov
Inspiration Medal
Kristina Fialova
Composer's commendations for test piece performance
- Benjamin Beck
- Brenton Caldwell
- Elias Goldstein
- Jiri Kabat
- Daniel Lee
- Anna Larionova
- Jano Lisboa
- Daniel Palmizio
- Anna Tikhmeneva
- James Wannan
See the competitors page for further details.
