CBC Radio: Mozart 250

And the Winner of the Mozart Variation Contest is ....

Kathleen & co, age 16 of St John’s, NFLD!
(runs 2:01)

Kathleen and Co. received a prize of $1000.00. Thanks to everyone who voted and those musicians who submitted a variation. The panel enjoyed hearing nearly 200 submissions which ranged from bagpipes to computers, cowbells to rock and, of course, the piano.

This was the tune – Papageno’s aria “A Girl or a Little Wife” from The Magic Flute.

This is the youngest entry – Rachel, age 4½. The panel decided to make her an Honorary Mozartian. You can listen to the Finalists below.

The Runners Up

Kerson, age 8 - Ottawa, ON
(runs 2:20)

Johannes, age 15 - Vancouver, BC
(runs 2:49)

Jan & co, age 10 - Calgary, AB
(runs 3:13)

Shervin, age 18 - Woodbridge, ON
(runs 3:01)

Jessica & co, age 16 - Richmond Hill, ON
(runs 1:36)

Doug, age 18 - London, ON
(runs 2:28)

Rob, age 17 - Brampton, ON
(runs 2:16)

Jesse, age 18 - Lethbridge, AB
(runs 1:19)

Zoltan, age 19 - Gatineau, QC
(runs 2:42)

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