In 1944 an annual, state-based competition for young performers was organised by the Australian Broadcasting Commission. Over the years it grew into the ABC Concerto and Vocal Competition, producing such names as Max Olding (piano, 1952), Charmian Gadd (violin, 1962), Roger Woodward (piano, 1964) and Nathan Waks (cello, 1968).
In 1968 the competition became the Instrumental and Vocal competition and by 1978 a format comprising four categories (Strings, Vocal, Keyboard and Other Instrumental) was born. This was followed by the addition of an ‘outstanding competitor’ in 1981 with winners including Ian Munro (piano, 1982) and Duncan Gifford (piano, 1989).
Awards History
In 1944 an annual, state-based competition for young performers was organised by the Australian Broadcasting Commission. Over the years it grew into the ABC Concerto and Vocal Competition, producing such names as Max Olding (piano, 1952), Charmian Gadd (violin, 1962), Roger Woodward (piano, 1964) and Nathan Waks (cello, 1968).
In 1968 the competition became the Instrumental and Vocal competition and by 1978 a format comprising four categories (Strings, Vocal, Keyboard and Other Instrumental) was born. This was followed by the addition of an ‘outstanding competitor’ in 1981 with winners including Ian Munro (piano, 1982) and Duncan Gifford (piano, 1989).