We are very pleased to announce the Preliminary Round results of the 2nd annual Piano League Piano Star International Competition. We were once again highly impressed by the level of talent displayed in the competition.
About the competition
The Piano League Piano Star International Competition is an online international piano competition open to pianists up to 18 years old in 8 different age groups. The competition has an unprecedented format that brings together young piano talents worldwide: a Zoom Final Round, where contestants perform in real-time at home and receive instant verbal feedback from a prestigious judging panel.
Founded in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Piano League Piano Star International Competition continues to be an integral part of the piano community. It is a great way to gain exposure, garner feedback from judges, get experience in competitive environments, and win cash prizes.
What’s Next
The Final Round will be held on November 20-21, 2021 on Zoom. In the end, the top four scoring pianists in each age group will make it to the Grand Finals, also known as the Winners Showcase of the competition.
In other words, out of the 149 finalists, only 32 (4×8 age groups) will make it to the end, and put on two fantastic shows (1 for the professional division, 1 for the amateur division) for the world that you won’t want to miss.
The Grand Finals (Winners Showcase) will be on December 11 and 12, 2021 (U.S. Time).
Before we reveal the finalists, here are some fun facts from the Preliminary Round:
- Youngest applicant in the amateur division: 5 years old
- Youngest finalist in the amateur division: 5 years old
- Youngest applicant in the professional division: 7 years old
- Youngest finalist in the professional division: 7 years old
- Most played composer in the preliminary round: Frederic Chopin
- Highest PL Star Score in the Amateur Division: 9.7
- Highest PL Star Score in the Professional Division: 9.6
The Final Round prizes are as follows:
- 1st prize certificate: PL Star Score 9.5-10.0
- 2nd prize certificate: PL Star Score 9.0-9.4
- 3rd prize certificate: PL Star Score 8.5-8.9
Contestants who score 8.4 or below will receive a Finalist certificate instead.
The Preliminary Round Results
Now, here is the complete list of finalists for each group:
Amateur A: 19 finalists
Amateur B: 38 finalists
Amateur C: 30 finalists
Amateur D: 30 finalists
Amateur E: 7 finalists
Professional I: 10 finalists
Professional II: 11 finalists
Professional III: 4 finalists
