We are thrilled to announce the 4th annual Piano Star International Competition’s finalists!
This year’s applicants came from 10 countries and regions from around the globe – we were so impressed by the immense talent of these young pianists and are happy to announce 126 finalists.
Here are some other fun facts about this year’s applicant pool:
- Youngest applicant: 5 years old
- Youngest finalist: 5 years old
- Group with highest average PL Star Score: Group E (ages 16-18)
- Highest PL Star Score in all of the Preliminary Round: 10.0
What’s next for our finalists?
The finalists will perform in either virtual (on Zoom) or in-person (in NYC) final rounds on November 18-19, 2023 for our panel of judges. The top scoring pianists in each age group will move on to the grand finals in December.
About the competition
Founded as an online competition in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Piano Star International Competition brings together young talent worldwide. Open to pianists of any nationality ages 18 and under, the competition is an excellent platform for young artists to gain exposure and experience in competitive environments, receive valuable feedback from esteemed judges, and compete for cash prizes, scholarships, titles, and more. For the second year in our competition history, select winners will also have the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in June 2024.
The Preliminary Round results by group are as follows:
