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…
JUNE 30 DEADLINE Just over three weeks remain before the deadline of the 2015 Seattle International Piano Competition. With a closing date of June 30 to enter, participants are required to submit audio for the preliminary round. In July, the audio will be reviewed by a preliminary listening committee. All entries are made anonymous to the…
We look forward to the events of the 2015 Virtuoso Festival this Sunday, May 17 from 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM. All participants have been notified of their time slots. For a complete itinerary of the day, click here. We are also pleased to announce our three esteemed adjudicators for the day, Dr. Nicole Narboni,…
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.…
May 15 has been the printed date for the sixth Seattle International Piano Competition deadline. The SIPF announces the change to June 30. Participants still have all of May and June to make preparations for entry. Free of specific programming requirements, this two-round competition offers developing artists of all ages the opportunity to make a truly personal…
We are delighted to speak in this interview with 2009 gold medalist, Mr. McKiggan again, and learn some insights about the challenges of being a concert artist, and quite a bit more about our guest today. A conversation between Christopher Janwong McKiggan and SIPF executive director, Christopher Bowlby. Awarded numerous top prizes in international piano competitions, including laureate…
The Seattle International Piano Competition was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a leader among the new wave of competitions that strive to change the face of how competitions are approached and what they offer. Most aficionados are aware of the multitude of competitions in the world today, most of which have stringent repertoire…
In December, we announced the approaching bi-annual Seattle International Piano Festival & Competition, with an application deadline of May 15, 2015. Details are currently on the website about procedures as well as the electronic application form. We are excited to announce the dates of the SIPF. The international festival, which hosts not only master classes…