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The Konrad HopkinsMemorial Korngold Fund |
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The late Konrad Hopkins, co-founder of the International Korngold Society, died in May 2010 and one of his dearest wishes was for the establishment of a permanent Korngold Scholarship to benefit young musicians and students of musicology, who wished to either study the works of Erich Wolfgang Korngold or who sought assistance with their performance studies of his music. |
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To this end, the executors of his estate have now established The Konrad Hopkins Memorial Korngold Fund in his memory, funds from which will be used to award this scholarship prize on a regular basis. In due course, an appropriate academic institution will be sought as partner for this initiative and matched funding from either a state body or other relevant organisation will eventually provide a substantial fund, enabling the scholarship to be awarded on at least a bi-annual basis. A small Scholarship Committee will be established to consider applications for the scholarship and make the awards. |
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If individuals, institutions and/or companies wish to make a donation to the The Konrad Hopkins Memorial Korngold Fund, they may do so using any of the following methods.
Sending a Cheque |
via Paypal (100% secure) |
| Mr John A.M. Armit Messrs Hunter & Robertson, Solicitors
Paisley PA1 2AG Scotland, UK |
The email address to send money for the Hopkins Korngold Scholarship Fund is: korngold_hopkins@yahoo.co.uk NOTE: TO MAKE A DONATION BY PAYPAL YOU WILL FIRST NEED TO SET UP YOUR OWN PAYPAL ACCOUNT |
Payments must be directed to "The Konrad Hopkins Memorial Korngold Fund" not specific individuals or banks. |
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Deposits through Electronic Bank Transfer |
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Payments may also be made through Electronic Bank Transfer. To use this method of payment, for the present time please contact this website through the following e-mail address for instructions: asst.editor@korngold-society.org |
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Dr. Konrad Hopkins
(1928-2010)
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Dr. Konrad Hopkins, long-time champion of the Korngold-cause and co-founder of the International Korngold Society / Korngold Foundation. His support of events, recordings, research, and promotion of the life and music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold began over 30 years ago. His efforts helped to publish the first modern biography; Brendan G. Carroll's monograph Erich Wolfgang Korngold: His Life and Works (Paisley, Scotland: Wilfion Books, 1983). In 2004, the Korngold Foundation helped produce the CD recording of the Korngold & Strauss violin sonatas on the Clarton label.
Excerpt from Helen Korngold's tribute:
Let me take the liberty of speaking for Erich Wolfgang Korngold's family in expressing our heartfelt regret at the passing of our good friend, Konrad. I still remember our astonishment at first learning from Brendan Carroll that he and Konrad were forming an Erich Wolfgang Korngld Society, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Korngold's music, with headquarters in Paisley, Scotland. Korngold couldn't have had more loyal supporters than Konrad and Brendan.
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Page last updated December 2011