Pittsburgh International Performance Competition

Pittsburgh International Performance Competition Pittsburgh International Performance Competition invites young musicians worldwide to participate . Date/time/location: April 22-23, 2017.

PIPC sincerely invites piano students and teachers to the First Pittsburgh International Piano Competition. Its purpose is to promote musical education in the community, cultural exchanges and learning experiences for the greater Pittsburgh region, and to raise awareness of classical music. Eligibility: It is open to piano students of all ages and nationalities. No affiliation of any professional

groups required for the teachers. Application Deadline: (postmark) February 15th, 2017

Categories: Children A: up to 6 years old (as of April 22, 2017)
Children B: 7-9
Children C: 10-12
Youth A: 13-15
Youth B: 16-18 (or high school senior)
Young Artist: 19 and above (or college)

Prize: Children A: 1st ($50), 2nd (30), 3rd prizes (20), and honorable mention
Children B: 1st ($100), 2nd ($80), 3rd prizes ($ 50), and honorable
Children C: 1st ($150), 2nd ($100), 3rd prizes ($80), and honorable mention
Youth A: 1st ($200), 2nd ($150), 3rd prizes ($100), and honorable mention
Youth B: 1st ($300), 2nd ($200), 3rd prizes ($150), and honorable mention
Young Artist: 1st ($400), 2nd ($300), 3rd prizes ($200), and honorable mention

Repertoire requirement:
Children A: One or two pieces of formal piano literature (from any method books or standard repertoire)
Children B: Two pieces of contrasting styles
Children C: Two pieces of contrasting styles
Youth A: Two pieces of contrasting styles
Youth B: Two pieces of contrasting styles, one of which must be a fast movement of a classical sonata
Young Artist: Three pieces of contrasting styles, one of which must be a fast movement of a classical sonata


Showcase Concert: July 15th, 2017, Saturday at 1pm at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York City

ALL winners are invited to perform at the Winners’ Showcase Concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. All winners must perform at the concert (except in extreme circumstances) in order to receive the awards.

05/31/2026

Best of luck to those who are auditioning for the Steinway Young Artists program this weekend! The PIPC family is rooting for you!

Our youngest violinist!
05/29/2026

Our youngest violinist!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Showcase continues.
05/28/2026

Showcase continues.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Showcase continues. Our First prize winners of the Duet category.
05/26/2026

Showcase continues. Our First prize winners of the Duet category.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Showcase time. Instrumental Category. Haydn Theme and Variations.
05/23/2026

Showcase time. Instrumental Category. Haydn Theme and Variations.

Ava Luangkesorn (11 yrs old) Interlochen audition

Our deepest gratitude to Prof. Edward Kuhn and Dr. Nathan Hess for serving as our Jurors this year.
05/22/2026

Our deepest gratitude to Prof. Edward Kuhn and Dr. Nathan Hess for serving as our Jurors this year.

Second night of competition. Congratulations to everyone! It was a night of amazing performances! And a huge thank you t...
05/22/2026

Second night of competition. Congratulations to everyone! It was a night of amazing performances! And a huge thank you to Fort Pitt Piano Co. for the most generous hospitality!

Another year of music making. Unfortunately Meta will not let us streaming it anymore. Will try to take as many pictures...
05/19/2026

Another year of music making. Unfortunately Meta will not let us streaming it anymore. Will try to take as many pictures as we can.

05/13/2026

Application to PIPC 2026 has closed. We will be sharing some of the amazing performances in the days to come!

05/11/2026

Friendly reminder: PIPC application deadline is tomorrow ! (May 12)

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