piano work for each competition. All contestants are required to perform the piece from memory as part of their Preliminary or Semifinal round. Commissioned composers have included: 2006 - Michael Torke, Bays of Huatulco (renamed Blue Pacific) 2008 - John Musto, Improvisation and Fugue 2010 - No work commissioned 2012 - Avner Dorman, Three Etudes 2014 - Gabriela Lena Frank, Nocturno Nazqueño 2016 - Lowell Liebermann, Two Impromptus 2018 - Gregory Spears, Toccata (Troika) Laureates References External links official website Piano competitions in the United States Organizations based in New York (state) Culture of New York City 2002 establishments in New York City Recurring events established in 2002