Memorial Fund
A memorial fund in Yaltah's name is maintained by Iain and Charlotte Phillips. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the primary objective of the fund is to help develop the talents of young pianists who have already given proof of their outstanding musical ability and promise in the practice of their art, by means of awards and bursaries. The distinguished French pianist, Cécile Ousset, is Honorary Patron of the Yaltah Menuhin Memorial Fund.
In addition to providing several bursaries anonymously, the Fund is closely allied with the annual Artscape National Youth Music Competition, which ranks as one of South Africa's most prestigious competitions. The Competition is open to pianists and other instrumentalists between the ages of 14 and 19 and is held in Cape Town. The Yaltah Menuhin Award - a cash prize and medal - is given annually to the best pianist at the Competition.
Winners Artscape/Yaltah Menuhin Award:
2010: Melissa Tu
2011: Eben Wagenstroom
2012: Sulayman Human and Kensuke Kawajiri
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