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,…

Folk, Legend, and Fairy Tales: A Concert Event

Folk, Legend, and Fairy Tales: Music for Piano, 4-Hands. The SIPF invites you to a delightful and tempestuous concert event, presenting the piano duo, Ivona Kaminska and Christopher Bowlby. Presented on the program is Ravel’s “Mother Goose”, Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring”, as well as Moszkowski’s “New Spanish Dances”, and Paderewski’s “Tatra Album – Polish Folk…

Int’l Competition Revised Deadline

The deadline for the eighth bi-annual Seattle International Piano Competition has been revised. Note that June 30, 2019 at 11:59 pm is the new cutoff to submit applications and video links. Over $15,000 in total prizes await participants of the 2019 Competition. Complete Rules and Details Prizes Frequently Asked Questions Application Deadline: 11:59 pm, Sunday,…

5th Virtuoso Festival Announced

The SIPF is proud to announce the fifth annual Virtuoso Festival, for pianist and violinist soloists, and chamber musicians on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Taking place at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, Washington, this festival is open to all ages and nationalities, and features the solo and chamber works of the…

Classical Fest Deadline Approaches

The 2019 Classical Festival Deadline approaches. No submissions are accepted after Thursday, Feb 21 at 11:59 pm. Apply online today for this friendly festival awarding many gold, silver, and bronze medals. All age groups encouraged to apply. age 7 and under (non-competitive) age 9 and under ages 10 to 13 ages 14 to 18 collegiate…