2019 SIPF Itinerary
Check the itinerary page for a complete list of event and ticketing information.
2019 Bach Festival Is Live
2019 Bach Festival The Seattle International Piano Festival (SIPF) is proud to present for the tenth year the Bach Festival for pianists and violinists of any nationality, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as other Baroque masters. This competitive event was created to provide performing opportunities for those who wish to share their…
Deadline Extension – July 10
Due to site stability issues over the last few days, the deadline for the 2019 Seattle International Piano Competition has been extended to July 10 to ensure that all pianists who wish to join have the chance to do so.
11 Days To Deadline
Only 11 days remain until the deadline for the 8th Seattle International Piano Competition. In addition to the cash prizes available to all fully competitive divisions, all invited finalists may also compete for additional distinctions, including a jurors’ award for the best performance of a Transcendental Etude by Franz Liszt, a work by Isaac Albéniz,…
16 Days to Deadline
Only 16 days remain until the deadline of the 2019 Seattle International Piano Competition. Here are the category specific prizes for this year’s edition: Amateur and Youth, Ages 9 and under: Gold Medal, debut at Benaroya Hall in Seattle (competition judged entirely from preliminary recordings) Youth 10 to 13: Gold Medal, $800 cash prize for…
18 Days to Deadline
11:59 pm on June 30 Pacific Time marks the deadline for entry in the Seattle International Piano Competition. Participants must prepare a free program (no minimum number of works or required style periods). The preliminary round is conducted by a blind selection committee from video links. The purpose of video is for staff confirmation only;…
2019 Bach Festival Date Set
The date for the 2019 Bach Festival has been set. The event will be held all day, Sunday, September 29 at Forest Ridge, with an application deadline of Saturday, September 14. Check back to the Bach Festival page shortly for revised and updated rules and application.
Virtuoso Schedule Change
Last minute changes have been made to the 2019 Virtuoso Festival schedule. Those performing in the afternoon may have important (but minor) time changes to note. Keep the Festival Itinerary page bookmarked on your computer or device for easy access, and be sure to check back on Saturday for other last-minute info. All changes are…
Virtuoso Fest Update
To the performers and guests of the upcoming 2019 Virtuoso Festival, the Festival Itinerary page with complete details about the times, locations, and minutiae of this exciting festival. As there is no check-in, this will be your complete guide. Make sure to read it thoroughly and print a copy for yourself. We look forward to…
Virtuoso Fest Deadline
The deadline for the upcoming Virtuoso Festival is Thursday night, April 25 at 11:59 pm. The fifth annual Virtuoso Festival is open to all piano and violin soloists, and chamber musicians on Sunday, May 12, 2019. This festival is open to all ages and nationalities, and features the solo and chamber works of the romantic, impressionistic,…