Classic Piano

30/01/2025

David Khrikuli and Sanaz Sotoudeh Shined at ‘VIP Classical – Cultural Music Circle’

The latest edition of the VIP Classical – Cultural Music Circle took place on January 26, 2025, at the Dubai Opera Studio, featuring the finalist of Classic Piano 2024, Georgian pianist David Khrikuli and Canadian pianist Sanaz Sotoudeh.

This performance marked David's second appearance at VIP Classical, following his debut as part of the Special Prize he received at the Classic Piano Competition.

We eagerly anticipate the future milestones of David Khrikuli’s remarkable musical career!

20/01/2025

Some highlights from the concert of Zhiquan Wang.

16/01/2025

Don't miss a chance to meet our youngest yet extremely talented and dedicated finalist Zhiquan Wang performing in Italy!

The concert is happening tomorrow. Few tickets left🤩

31/12/2024

Happy New Year!

2024 was fruitful and adventurous. We've seen a rise of different piano stars on a classical music stage.

Let's hope that 2025 will bring us even more joy and pleasure! May dreams come true 🫶

30/12/2024

News! News!

Pianist Salih Can Gevrek, recipient of a Special Prize at the Classic Piano International Competition 2024, is set to perform as a soloist with the prestigious Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra on May 7, 2026. The performance, awarded by Interclassica Music Management and its representative Ms. Eleonor Hope, marks a significant milestone in Gevrek’s career.

Details about the venue will be announced soon, but the highly anticipated concert in Turkey promises to feature a program that highlights Gevrek’s artistic brilliance and deep musical interpretation.

29/11/2024

Andrey Gugnin Wows Tashkent!

On October 11, 2024, Andrey Gugnin, winner of the Classic Piano International Competition, performed an unforgettable concert at Turkiston Hall in Tashkent. Joined by the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan under Alibek Kabdurakhmanov, Gugnin showcased his extraordinary talent as part of his prize tour. 🌟

👏 A night of breathtaking music that left the audience in awe! Stay tuned for more updates from his global tour.

25/11/2024

Zhiquan Wang to Perform in Catania! 🌟

Don’t miss the rising star Zhiquan Wang, a finalist of the Classic Piano International Competition 2024, as he takes the stage for a special recital at Teatro Sangiorgi, Catania, on 17 January 2025.

✨ Program Highlights:
🎶 Beethoven: Waldstein Sonata
🎶 Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Paganini
🎶 Rachmaninoff: Études-Tableaux, Op. 33
🎶 Ravel: La Valse

Awarded a prestigious Special Prize by Mro. Epifanio Comis and the Associazione Musicale Etnea, Wang promises an unforgettable evening of virtuosity and passion.

25/11/2024

Andrey Gugnin’s 2025 Concert Tour Announced! 🎶

Winner of the Classic Piano International Competition, Andrey Gugnin is embarking on an extraordinary prize tour, performing at renowned venues around the world. Don’t miss the chance to experience his breathtaking artistry!

✨ Tour Highlights:
📍 1 December 2025: Solo recital at Dubai Opera Studio – Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Chopin.
📍 23 March 2025: Performing with the Munich Dacapo Philharmonie Orchestra at Herkules Hall, Munich.
📍 31 October & 1 November 2025: Liszt’s Totentanz with the Orchestra del Teatro Goldoni under Mario Menicagli in Livorno and Camogli, Italy.

🎟️ Tickets: Visit the venues’ websites for details!
📅 Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the brilliance of Andrey Gugnin!

18/06/2024

Last Call for Pianists! 🎹

Only a few days left to register for the ClaviCologne International Piano Competition!

Deadline: June 24th.

🏆Don't miss out on your chance to compete for a total prize of €9000 and impress our stellar jury members: Alan Chircop, Epifanio Comis, Pavel Gililov, Stepan Simonian, and Zhe Tang.

Register now and find all the details at clavicologne.com!

02/04/2024

Dive into the captivating world of classical piano! 🎹

Euronews Culture brings you the highlights, showcasing the sheer brilliance and passion of these extraordinary performances.

02/04/2024

🪄RESULTS🪄

Following weeks of intense competition, the 2024 Classic Piano International Competition has now come to an end, and the list of final standings has been released in an awards ceremony:

• 1st Place – Andrey Gugnin
• 2nd Place – Kim Sunah
• 3rd Place – Anastasiia Kliuchereva
• 4th Place – Arina Antonosyan
• 5th Place – Zhiquan Wang
• 6th Place – Marek Kozák
• 7th Place – Yuanfan Yang
• 8th Place – Artem Kuznetsov
• 9th Place – Hyounglok Choi

Each of the finalists will take home a part of Classic Piano’s €250,000 total prize fund, with the top three contestants being awarded the lion’s share. As the winner, Gugnin has won €100,000 in cash, as well as a ten-concert tour with a total honorarium of €50,000. Sunah, meanwhile, has received €50,000, and Kliuchereva will depart Dubai with €25,000.

In addition to the competition’s main prizes however, the awards ceremony also saw many participants, including some who were not chosen to proceed to the final, walk away with one or more of the multitude of Special Prizes that were presented by several jury members, the competition’s Artistic Director, Alan Chircop, as well as the organisers of the event.

05/03/2024

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Gugnin triumphed over 70 other pianists in Dubai

27/02/2024

Andrey Gugnin - winner of the Classic Piano 2024!

First prize consist of 100.000€ and 50.000€ in tour of 10 concerts.

He also won two special prizes - performances with the Oxford Phillharmonic and Armenian State Symphony Orchestra!

26/02/2024

Final Round
The last day

Competitors:


S. Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3

Marek Kozák
F. Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1
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P. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1

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