CINCINNATI (AP) -- An anonymous donor has upped the prize money for this year's Cincinnati World Piano Competition.
The annual competition is happening this week at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that on Monday a local donor boosted the prize money for the top three medalists. The undisclosed donation will allow prizes of $20,000 for the gold medal, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze.
Previously, the prize money was $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000.
The gold medalist also wins a New York recital debut at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, valued at $35,000. The Artist Division winner will be able to record a solo piano album.
Tuesday's competition features musicians in the 12 to 22 age group.
The annual competition is happening this week at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that on Monday a local donor boosted the prize money for the top three medalists. The undisclosed donation will allow prizes of $20,000 for the gold medal, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze.
Previously, the prize money was $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000.
The gold medalist also wins a New York recital debut at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, valued at $35,000. The Artist Division winner will be able to record a solo piano album.
Tuesday's competition features musicians in the 12 to 22 age group.
