The 7th bi-annual Seattle International Piano Festival & Competition takes place Sept 29 through Oct 2, 2017. 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 competition invites…
COMMON ERRORS AND STRATEGIES All participants of the 2017 Seattle International Piano Competition are required to submit audio via .mp3 or .m4a file upload. During several years of running the festival, the organizers have noted several common issues that may drastically affect a participant’s chances for finalist selection. To ensure the highest chances of a quality…
A few brief details about upcoming festivals of note. Due to inclement weather in the Seattle area earlier in the week, the deadline for the Classical Viennese Festival has been postponed to midnight on Saturday evening, Feb 11. This will not affect the date during which time slots will be posted (shortly after Feb 13).…
The deadline approaches for the 2017 Classical Viennese Festival. This is a chance for pianists and violinists to be decorated for sonatas, sonatinas, and variations by Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and other icons of the Classical era of music. Participants of all nationalities and ages may now apply. Divisions: all ages Categories: Sonatinas; Pre-Classical Sonatas; Sonatas divided into…
Rules, awards, and applications have been updated for the upcoming 2017 Seattle International Piano Competition in October. Part of the bi-annual festival, the SIPF encourages pianists of all ages and nationalities to apply to the 7th edition of this competition. Singled out in 2010 by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s most…
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.…
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…
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…