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…
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…
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…
News: Classical Viennese Festival Rules have been published and applications are open for acceptance for the 2021 Classical Viennese Festival. Deadline: March 4, 2021
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IMPORTANT UPDATE To Participants, Teachers, and Attendees of the Classical Festival: These are unprecedented times we live in today. Effective immediately Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, our festival venue, has cancelled all events at their location until further notice. This was based on the counsel of their attorney and King…