 It was hosted by Brigham Young University as part of the Summer Piano Festival from 1976 to 1980.In 1978 Gina Bachauer's widower, Alec Sherman, announced that the name of Gina Bachauer was to be given to the Competition in honor of his wife, the celebrated Greek pianist who was popular in Utah, having appeared with Maurice Abravanel and the Utah Symphony.The Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition became part of the Utah Symphony in 1980 and relocated to Salt Lake City.