Scottish International Piano Competition

09/02/2025

🎶 We're delighted to hear that Oliver Hak, our 2023 SIYPC Junior Division winner, has just won First Prize and two additional recital prizes in the 16-25 age category at the Concours International Piano Neuchâtel -Val de Travers (despite being only 14!). 👏

Based in Glasgow, Oliver studies with Dr Marianna Abrahamyan at our friends, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Huge congratulations from all of us at SIPC! ✨

01/12/2024

Huge congratulations to Ethan Loch, our SIYPC 2019 winner, on making his debut with our friends at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra! 🎶👏

25/11/2024

We’re delighted to share that Jonathan Mamora, winner of the Scottish International Piano Competition 2023, will return to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on February 28th 2025 for a recital and masterclass.

✨ Programme:

Alexander Scriabin – Piano Sonata No. 4 in F sharp major, Op. 30

David Önaç – Five Études (SIPC 2023 Compulsory Work)
I. Monody Dance
II. Melancholia
III. Carnival
IV. Toll
V. Pent Up

Maurice Ravel – Miroirs
I. Noctuelles
II. Oiseaux tristes
III. Une barque sur l’océan
IV. Alborada del gracioso
V. La vallée des cloches

Alexander Scriabin – Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53

📅 Recital Tickets: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/fridays-at-one-jonathan-mamora/
🎓 Masterclass Tickets: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/piano-masterclass-with-jonathan-mamora/

We can’t wait to welcome Jonathan back to Glasgow. Don’t miss this chance to hear him live! 🎶

Winner of the Scottish International Piano Competition, Jonathan Mamora, takes to the Fridays at One stage performing music from Alexander Scriabin, David Önaç, and Maurice Ravel.

16/10/2024

A huge thank you to Westbourne Music for hosting such a wonderful concert this afternoon! Congratulations to all four performers - we’re so proud of you! 👏🎶

09/10/2024

🎹 It’s just one week until the SIYPC Prizewinners' Concert at Westbourne Music! ✨

We are delighted to share the wonderful repertoire that these talented young pianists will be performing:

Grace Bai
Frédéric Chopin: Étude in A minor, Op. 10, No. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique” – III. Rondo (Allegro)

Gia Kim
Francis Poulenc: Nocturne No. 7 in E-flat major
Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise in C minor, Op. 40, No. 2

Senan Sheridan
Johannes Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5 – III. Scherzo (Allegro energico)
Franz Liszt: Sonetto 104 del Petrarca, S. 161, No. 5 Années de pèlerinage
Franz Liszt: Rigoletto Paraphrase

Yazdi Madon
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata” – I. Allegro assai
Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Claude Debussy: Images, Book II – No. 3 "Poissons d'or"

🕐 Date and Time: 1pm on Wednesday, 16th October
🎟️ For tickets and further details, please visit the link

Discover the future of pianistic excellence at this exclusive recital featuring the prizewinners of the prestigious Scottish International Youth Piano Competition. These exceptional young people have honed their artistry during an intensive week at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Piano Summe...

05/10/2024

🗣️ We're excited to be attending the World Federation of International Music Competitions' 2024 Regional Conference in 's-Hertogenbosch this weekend, engaging in important discussions on the future of music and competitions 🇳🇱

17/09/2024

We are delighted to announce that the treasured Scottish pianist, Steven Osborne OBE, has enthusiastically accepted our invitation to become Patron! 🎹

Steven shared, 'As a child, I watched the very first Scottish International Piano Competition with rapt attention. Over the years, I've observed how well-run it is and how well cared for the candidates are, so it is a great pleasure, almost 40 years after my first encounter with it, to become the competition's Patron.'

Artistic Director, Professor Aaron Shorr, added, 'We are immensely proud to welcome Steven Osborne as Patron, as we approach our celebratory 40th anniversary edition since the competition's inception in 1986. As one of Scotland's most revered classical musicians, Steven brings an exceptional artistic legacy. We are excited to collaborate with him in shaping and enhancing the artistic vision that has earned the competition such high regard throughout the world.'

CEO, Edward Cohen, said, 'It's an honour to have Steven Osborne join us as our Patron. His international acclaim, deep commitment to Scotland's musical life, and passion for nurturing young talent make him the ideal figure to guide and inspire a new generation of pianists.'

The addition of Steven to our team marks a new and exciting chapter, and we look forward to the invaluable influence he will bring to future competitions! 🌟

12/09/2024

📰 It's wonderful to see our friends at the The Leeds International Piano Competition receiving well-deserved recognition! Here's to a bright future for the arts across the UK! 🎶

Sir Keir Starmer says music and Leeds are two of the things which helped him find his way in life.

27/08/2024

🎹 We are so pleased to announce the upcoming inaugural Scottish International Youth Piano Competition Prizewinners' Concert! This special event is part of the prestigious Westbourne Music concert series, and will take place in the beautiful setting of The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery 🖼️

🕐 Date and Time: 1pm on Wednesday, 16th October

🎟️ For tickets and further details, please visit the link ⬇️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We are incredibly proud of our talented SIYPC participants, and can't wait to hear some of them perform again 🎶

Discover the future of pianistic excellence at this exclusive recital featuring the prizewinners of the prestigious Scottish International Youth Piano Competition. These exceptional young people have honed their artistry during an intensive week at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Piano Summe...

16/08/2024

👥 A huge thank you to the Alink-Argerich Foundation and Piano Cleveland for hosting the AAF 2024 Conference last week. It provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with new friends and colleagues from around the globe and discuss the running of international piano competitions. 🥰

09/08/2024

🗣️ We're so pleased to be at the Alink-Argerich Foundation Conference in Cleveland, exchanging ideas with colleagues from the world’s leading piano competitions 🗺️

26/07/2024

🎹 We've just enjoyed a fantastic day at the Scottish International Youth Piano Competition! The standard of playing was spectacularly high, and we’re sure you’ll hear many more great things from these talented young artists in the years to come. 🌟

Senior Division Results:
🥇 1st: Senan Sheridan
🥈 2nd: Yazdi Madon
🥉 3rd: Marii Heleen Matesen

Junior Division Results:
🥇 1st: Theodore Filippopoulos
🥈 2nd: Grace Bai
🥉 3rd: Gia Kim

A huge thank you to our team of expert adjudicators: Isobel Anderson, Saša Gerželj-Donaldson, Sinae Lee, and Professor Aaron Shorr, all expertly led by Chair of the Jury, Professor Fali Pavri. Congratulations to all the participants, and we hope to see you again in 2025! 🎶👏

25/07/2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We are so excited for tomorrow's annual Scottish International Youth Piano Competition, held in conjunction with RCS Keyboard at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland! 🎹

Performance timings:

🕙 10am - 12 noon (approximately): Junior Division (ages 12 - 14)
🕐 1pm - 6pm (approximately): Senior Division (ages 15 - 17)

🎟️ Free tickets are available at the RCS Box Office, in person or online 🎶

12/07/2024

🎟️ Free tickets are now available at the link for the Scottish International Youth Piano Competition on 26th July 2024! 🎹

This exciting competition, held in conjunction with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, offers a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to showcase their skills and compete against other promising pianists from around the world. 🌍

In conjunction with the RCS, we are delighted to present the Sixth Scottish International Youth Piano Competition for younger pianists of great potential from around the world.

17/05/2024

📣 We're so pleased to announce four exceptional board members who will be joining the Scottish International Piano Competition team! 🌟

Alistair Mackie joins SIPC with extensive experience in orchestral management at the highest level. Currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Alistair previously held principal trumpet positions with both the London Sinfonietta and the Philharmonia Orchestra, where he additionally served as Interim Managing Director.

Amanda MacLeod brings a wealth of knowledge in music education, fundraising, and arts management. Amanda has led St Andrews Voices as Festival Director, Aberdeen International Youth Festival as Festival Manager, and was The Sixteen’s Education and Outreach Manager, alongside a busy freelance career. She is a trustee of Glasgow School of Art Choir and Chair of Festival Voices.

David Robinson, with a background in finance and charity leadership, joins the board with a strong understanding of strategic planning and governance. David, an actuary by profession, has been a Non-Executive Director of several prominent organisations in the UK and abroad, and currently serves as the vice-chair of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Antonina Suhanova, a renowned pianist with an international career, contributes her artistic, public relations, and operational expertise. Antonina will be familiar to our audience through her inspiring performances in the 2017 SIPC, and shares invaluable insight from membership of the committees of prestigious festivals and piano competitions in Latvia. Now based in London, she is a faculty member at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

24/04/2024

👏 We are thrilled that our Artistic Director, Professor Aaron Shorr, has been appointed Director of Music at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This is a momentous achievement and a testament to Professor Shorr's unparalleled expertise and dedication to music education. Congratulations from all of us at the Scottish International Piano Competition. 🎶

Following a period as interim postholders and an internal appointment process, Professor Aaron Shorr has been appointed Director of Music and Dr Marc Silberschatz as Director of Drama, Dance, Production and Film.

27/03/2024

📣 Concert Announcement 🎹

Witness the extraordinary performances of Jonathan Mamora as he takes the stage again to perform Rachmaninov's 3rd Concerto! As part of the prestigious winner's prize, he'll be collaborating with our friends at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Lionel Bringuier. Save the dates:

📆 Aberdeen: March 6th, 2025
📆 Edinburgh: March 7th, 2025
📆 Glasgow: March 8th, 2025

The ‘Everest of Piano Concertos’ performed live.

09/03/2024

🎬 Tune in tonight to see an inspirational documentary about our 2019 SIYPC winner Ethan Loch on the BBC! His incredible journey is also available to watch on iPlayer: https://tinyurl.com/makingmusictalk 📺

🎹 Ethan will be performing as the soloist in his own Piano Concerto on April 21, 2024, at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This is sure to be an unforgettable concert with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hiew Tzejia 丘智嘉, who also transcribed and orchestrated this phenomenal piece. Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/edisotickets 🎟️

An extraordinary young pianist and composer, who was diagnosed blind at six months old.