Congratulations to the 2015 Classical Viennese Festival winners from yesterday’s Festival. We wish to thank the hard working students for their dedication and participation, as well as their gifted teachers who prepared them so well, and parents for their tireless support. Our thanks also to our three adjudicators, Jane Harty, Julia Lee, and Ilia Radoslavov.…
The 2015 Classical Fest Itinerary is up for the SIPF’s upcoming Classical Viennese Festival on November 22. Check here for a complete list of events, participants, and detailed timing information. It is also our great pleasure to introduce our guest adjudicators for this event: Jane Harty, Julia Hwakyu Lee, and Ilia Radoslavov. If you are participating in this…
The SIPF Seeks Hosts The SIPF seeks generous and hospitable people — particularly those with a piano — to host one of the many international artists coming to compete in the final round of the Seattle International Piano Competition between October 16 and 19. Those who have hosted before have truly loved the experience and…
Bach Festival 2015 Itinerary Note (Monday, September 21): Festival day itinerary and procedures for all teachers, participants, and guest attendees can be found here.
Bachfest is Coming! Why Bach? Friday, September 18 marks the deadline for the 2015 Bach Festival. There is still time for participants to enter. This marks the sixth year the SIPF has presented this festival for regional pianists and violinists. The music of J. S. Bach represents one of the pinnacle achievements of humankind in art.…
María Manzano in Concert On Sunday evening, September 27 at 6 pm, immediately following the 2015 Bach Festival, guest pianist, María Manzano (Spain) will perform in a special recital event. A native of Cadiz, Ms. Manzano received her education at the Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona, and the L’École Normale Supérieure de Musique de Paris in…
At last, all participants of the 2015 Seattle Int’l Piano Competition have been notified by email of the results of the preliminary round. We look forward to the final round during the Festival between October 16 and 19. The pool of talent this year was astonishing and inspiring. If you applied and did not yet…
The preliminary round for the 2015 Seattle International Piano Competition has closed. At this time, the listening committee has made its decision, and we look forward to distributing the results to the many talented participants. As each new edition of the competition turns, the level of musicianship and pianism reaches a new strata. This year’s…
SEATTLE, WA. One week from now marks the June 30 deadline for the 6th Seattle International Piano Competition. With over $10,000 in total prize money, and an approachable and inclusive format, applications are now trickling in from competitors around the world. “Although our application process is electronic, prospective participants should still not wait until the…
Monday, May 4 at 11:59 pm, marks the deadline for the first ever 2015 Virtuoso Festival. There are still four more days to enter. The following age performance divisions and age categories outlines all forms of participation within the Virtuoso Festival. Solo Division (piano or violin) age 8 and under—up to 5 minutes of music.…