Important Classical Fest Changes With categories for sonatas of the classical era greats (Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart) among others, the SIPF invites pianists and instrumentalists to compete for medals and decorations by an esteemed panel of adjudicators in this virtual competitive event. Note the newest changes, including the deadline. April Deadline Changes The new deadline for…
Deadline March 18 Apply now for the 13th Classical Viennese Festival. This unique online educational festival is open to pianists and instrumentalists of all ages and nationalities. Internationally recognized judges during this edition include Junheng Chen (violin, instrumental), Brian Keng-Lun Hsu (piano), Alina Rosevear (piano), Jeffrey Savage (piano), and Karen Savage. Generously awarded, top prizewinners…
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).
The SIPF is proud to announce the next of its NW Festivals, namely the 9th Virtuoso Artists Festival. With a deadline of June 5, this edition widens eligibility to not only pianists, but all instrumentalists with expanded divisions of participation and more narrow age brackets for youth. Collegiate, Professional, and amateur adult artists are also invited…
The SIPF is proud to announce the twelfth annual Classical Viennese Festival. With a deadline of March 13, this edition widens eligibility to not only pianists, but all instrumentalists with expanded divisions of participation and more narrow age brackets for youth. Collegiate, Professional, and amateur adult artists are also invited to participate. The 2023 Classical…
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…
Video Preparation and Final Round Procedures In August, the selection to fill the final round of the 9th Seattle International Piano Competition within each fully competitive category were notified of the preliminary results. That was the green light to prepare a video submission to compete as a finalist in the 9th Seattle International Piano Competition.…
In Memoriam: James Martin Miles James Martin Miles (1944-2020) was a dear friend and fervent supporter of the SIPF, integral to the advisory committee since its inception in 2008. A lover of classical music, a triathlete and swimmer, a traveler and explorer, Jim was an essential and active member of the artistic world in Western Washington…