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…

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…

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…

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…

8th International Competition

8TH INT’L PIANO COMPETITION The SIPF releases the rules and regulations of the upcoming 2019 Seattle International Piano Competition. Singled out in 2010 by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s most inclusive competitions, the SIPC continues to provide one of the most equitable opportunities for artistic recognition in the world. This two-round…

2018 Bach Fest Approaches

On Sunday, October 21, the ninth annual Bach Festival organized by the Seattle International Piano Festival and sponsored in part by Classic Pianos of Bellevue is set to go. We look forward to this celebration with new and returning Bach enthusiasts and competitive attendees. The response from this year’s performers has been overwhelming. With 225…

2018 Bach Festival Announcement

The 9th annual Bach Festival is set for Sunday, October 21, 2018. Open to pianists and violinists of all ages and nationalities, the event takes place at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. For complete rules and details, visit the Bach Festival page. Application Deadline: 11:59 PM, Thursday, October 4, 2018 Complete Rules: here…

Virtuoso Fest 2018 Live!

2018 Virtuoso Festival The SIPF is proud to announce the 2018 Virtuoso Festival for pianists, violinists, and chamber musicians on Sunday, May 13, 2018. For works of the Romantic era and later, musicians of all ages are encouraged to apply. Numerous age divisions Solo Category: divided into single works of Romantic or later era pieces,…