The unconventional Australian concert pianist Zubin Kanga, who elicits sounds from the instrument not just by playing the keys with his fingers, elbows, toes but by sometimes clambering over the piano and at other times sliding underneath it, was conferred the prestigious Michael Kieran Harvey Scholarship in Melbourne in July 2010. As lauded Harvey, "Kanga is quite simply an amazing, hugely gifted musician. His destiny as a major contributor to the wonderful universe of 21st century art and music seems assured.”
Presented biennially to a pianist with an innovative plan involving the piano and its repertoire, this award carries a gift......