Now Open: 16th Annual Bach Festival International – A Global Celebration for Young Musicians The Seattle International Piano Festival (SIPF) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 16th Annual Bach Festival International, a unique and fully online competition for pianists and instrumentalists of all ages and nationalities. This annual event, originally founded…
The final countdown is on! With just days to go until the 10th Seattle International Piano Competition, the excitement is reaching a fever pitch. After months of preparation and anticipation, we’re ready to welcome over 25 chosen candidates from among the world’s most talented pianists to Benaroya Hall for what promises to be an unforgettable…
As the Seattle International Piano Competition approaches, we’re excited to spotlight some of the most accomplished participants in this year’s event: the Collegiate and Professional Artists. These categories attract pianists who are either in the midst of their higher education at prestigious institutions or are already making their mark in the professional world. This year,…
The Seattle International Piano Competition isn’t just about seasoned professionals — it’s also a platform for the next generation of piano talent. This year, we’ve been blown away by the caliber of applicants in our Youth Categories, which include musicians as young as 9 years old. With 175 participants across three age groups, these young…
A Global Stage for Piano Excellence As the 10th Seattle International Piano Competition draws near, the excitement is palpable. This year, the competition has attracted over 250 talented pianists from the global stage. Over 17 different nationalities are represented as well as pupils of the world’s most respected master teachers, making it one of the…
Greetings, Bach Cognoscenti! Updated rules and guidelines for the 2024 Bach Festival have been published. We call to action all musicians who seek to illuminate the works of this seminal genius. The SIPF invites all pianists and instrumentalists to compete in this year’s festival, awarding medals to its top performers of the many ingenious genres…
With an application deadline of June 1, the Seattle International Piano Festival proudly announces the SIPC final round dates. The approachable structure of the festival’s bi-annual piano competition makes it possible for aspiring pianists of any financial status to apply and participate. Many competitions require the pianist to travel great distances and live…
Join us Sunday, June 4 at noon, free of charge for a special winners concert event in RESONANCE at SOMA TOWERS, featuring 2019 laureates Nathan Cheung (professional bronze medalist, Juergen Ronneburg Memorial Presidential Prizewinner), and Yechong (Eric) Shan (youth silver medalists, teachers’ favorite award).
Beginning on the morning of Saturday, October 8, the winners and finalists of each category of the 2022 Seattle International Piano Competition are published exclusively at https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/2022-sipc/ according to the schedule: Saturday, October 8 Beginning 8 am – the SIPF presents the Winners of the Outstanding Amateur division and Youth, Ages 9 and Under. Cast your vote…
Be A Part of the Jury The Festival Goes Live August 8 Visit https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/2022-sipc/ to audit the 2022 Seattle Int’l Piano Comeptition. The big reveal of winners and finalists comes October 8 and 9. After jurors score by secret ballot, the medalists will be revealed to the public. Over $18,000 USD in total awards…