Pianist Heather Schmidt wins Eckhardt-Gramatte; coming to Banff

May 7, 2001
Source: CBC Infoculture
Original story - link verified on May 7, 2001

Heather Schmidt is the winner of the 24th annual Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition in Brandon, Manitoba. The 26-year-old pianist takes home a cash prize of $5,000. The award also includes a Canada-wide recital tour and a short-term residency at the Banff Centre. The competition aims to promote contemporary Canadian music and excellence in performance by young Canadian musicians