Announcing Classical Winners 2021

Congratulations The SIPF congratulates each and every performer who put forth their hard work, passion, and dedication, often re-recording their selections a dozen times or more to present the best of themselves. Behind every great performance, not only is there a dedicated pupil or aspiring artist, there is a family to provide the support, and…

Classical Fest Is Live

The SIPF is proud to present the ninth annual Classical Viennese Festival ONLINE EDITION. In advance of the results, we commend every participant for persevering to create a quality video. Our thanks also for the abundant support of their families and especially their teachers, without which the heights of excellence would be unattainable. We wish…

Classic Fest Deadline – 2 Days

The deadline for the online Classical Viennese Festival approaches. There are yet two more days to complete an application by the 11:59 pm, Sunday, March 14 deadline. Video links can be submitted until the end. As last-minute entries are prepared for submission, a few common mistakes can forfeit eligibility: Complete Entries. Entries that are incomplete…

Classical Festival Deadline Extended

The upcoming Classical Viennese Festival deadline has changed. Note that the SIPF accepts applications until 11:59 pm, Sunday, March 14. Similar to previous festivals, this year’s event is conducted online via pre-recorded video links supplied by its performing participants. We look forward to hearing the many classical works, this time also including string entries and…

2020 Bach Fest Online

The Seattle International Piano Festival (SIPF) is proud to present for the eleventh annual Bach Festival (online edition) for pianists and stringed instrumentalists of any nationality, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach. This year’s event will be exclusively online. The event has expanded participation categories for all string players, and categories for Baroque keyboard masters…

2020 Virtuoso Artists Results Posted

Our thanks to our judges, Kelli Stephens, Paula Watt, and Francis Yang, for listening to this year’s participants. We thank all the participants and their teachers especially during these unprecedented times for lovingly preparing their recordings at home. Thanks to our organizers, Maxwell Adkisson and Chelsea Bloomberg, for putting the event together and coordinating with…

Changes to the Virtuoso

Formerly the Virtuoso Festival, the Virtuoso Artists Festival opens its doors to participants of the world. Recently revised, expanded, and deadline extended, this inclusive educational festival aims to inspire youth and adult musicians to create and share their artistry from anywhere in the world – even from his or her living room. In these difficult…

Thank You!

We wish to thank all participants, families, and most of all, teachers, for allowing the Classical Viennese Festival to take place in digital format. Art and music focuses and amplifies the human spirit. There is no better time nor greater need for this expression than now. It breaks down division, binds us together, and lifts…

Classic Fest Under Way

The 2020 Classical Viennese Festival, forced to convert to digital format due to unforeseen circumstances, is now under way. Our adjudicators are now reviewing the participants’ video performances, selecting medalists. View the winners’ page as updates are made throughout the day.