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Pacific Stars International Piano Competition and Festival One of the most prestigious piano competition in United States, proudly sponsored by Henle G. Verlag! and China. https://www.pacificstars.org/

The 2023 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited! This prestigious event is supported by the Alink-Argerich Foundation and welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds from around the world. We are honored to have these prestigious professors as our jury this year!

* Matti Raekallio (Finland) - Chairman of Jury
* Jerome Lowenth

al (United States)
* Christopher Elton (UK)
* Awadagin Pratt (United States)
* Lydia Artymiw (United States)
* Daniel Shapiro (United States)
* Yameng Huang (China)

Last year, we had over 300 applications and the winners received invitations to perform in the U.S. With such a distinguished panel of judges, you can be sure that your performance will be evaluated with the utmost care and attention. Plus, with over $10,000 in prizes and international performance opportunities up for grabs, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Whether you choose to participate in the in-person competition, which will be held from June 24-25, with a deadline of June 1st, or the online competition with a deadline of July 1st. Don't wait any longer to expand your musical horizons and support your career path through various international performance opportunities. Apply today and share your musical talent with us at the 2023 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition!

09/23/2024

Winners of the year
2024 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition

09/14/2024

Carnegie Hall! Very soon~

Empire Music Academy is making its grand debut at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, October 6th at 7:30pm! 🎹 This is a major event in the music world, as we partner with Carnegie Hall to create an annual music series that will showcase and nurture the most outstanding students globally, giving them the chance to perform on this world-renowned stage 🌟. For music lovers and future piano masters alike, performing at Carnegie Hall is an unparalleled honor and a once-in-a-lifetime experience 🏅.

As part of the 2024 Concert Star Piano Competition 🎶, we will be inviting four exceptional students to perform on stage, where their skill and talent will be showcased in this historic concert hall 🎤. Each performer will have 5 minutes to play a piece of their choice, ensuring they have the opportunity to present their unique musical style and brilliance 🎼.

The registration fee for this unforgettable experience which includes two free tickets and exquisite Live Photos 🎟️ to the Carnegie Hall award ceremony, allowing students’ family and friends to cheer them on and witness this glorious moment 👏. In addition, each participant will receive a beautifully designed trophy 🏆 and certificate 📜 to commemorate this extraordinary musical journey.

Even more exciting is that the names of all finalists and winners will be published on Carnegie Hall's official website 🌐, marking a significant milestone in their musical careers ⏳. To learn more about the competition and see the list of winners, visit: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2024/10/06/Concert-Star-Piano-Competition-Winners-0730PM

This is a dream-come-true opportunity 💫 for young musicians, paving the way to the international music stage 🎉!

09/07/2024

🎶✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night of piano brilliance! The Pacific Stars International Piano Competition Winners Concert is happening TONIGHT! 🎹

🗓 Date: September 7, Saturday
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM PDT
📺 Where: YouTube/Bilibili Channel - Pacific Stars International Piano Competition 2024 Winners Performance

Experience the magic as the best emerging pianists from around the world take the stage to perform breathtaking pieces that will leave you inspired. These young talents, selected by an expert jury, are sure to impress! 🌟

Prepare to be moved by breathtaking performances! 🎵

Watch it live here: https://youtu.be/reH3UtXIITk?si=eNLxn8RQogQQAdBM

08/31/2024

2024 Pacific Star International Piano Competition Winners 📣

Following the successful establishment of the PSIPC Pacific Star International Piano Competition in 2022 and 2023, the 2024 edition has seen a remarkable response. Nearly 600 professional and amateur pianists from over 40 countries and regions submitted their applications, reflecting the growing prestige of this event.

We are honored to have invited esteemed professors from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music in the UK, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the Sibelius Academy in Finland, the University of Minnesota School of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music. These distinguished individuals will serve as both academic advisors and judges, ensuring the highest standards of excellence.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the jury members: Lydia Artymiw, Chairman of the Jury; Rixiang Huang, Artistic Director; Dmitry Rachmanov, Congyu Wang, Eva Polgar, and Yi-Yang Chen. Their expertise and dedication have been invaluable in maintaining the integrity and rigor of the competition.

The 2024 PSIPC continues our tradition of excellence with separate categories for professional and amateur pianists. Our rigorous academic standards, combined with a commitment to fairness and transparency, guide the evaluation process. With a robust academic committee and an accomplished panel of judges, we are thrilled to witness the remarkable talents that embody the spirit of this competition.

The organizing committee is pleased to announce the final list of winners in the amateur category of the 2024 PSIPC. Full details are available on our official competition website and on the Alink Argerich Foundation website:

https://www.pacificstars.org

Congratulations to all the winners!

They will be invited to perform concertos with an orchestra at the 2025 Concerto Festival in Europe and to participate in masterclasses at the 2025 Piano Island Festival.

We invite everyone to join us for the winners' concert on September 7th at 8PM PDT, which will be livestreamed on YouTube and our official competition website. Stay tuned for this exciting event!

08/02/2024

What a month!
Four Festivals in a row👏
🇵🇹🇮🇹🇮🇩🇸🇬
Thanks Amazing Congyu Wang for make all these festivals happens…
Time to rest a little bit🤪

07/22/2024

Arrive in Jakarta!

Just a reminder that Registration for the online division for Pacific Stars International Piano Competition closes on August 1st.**

Winners will receive substantial cash prizes, scholarships for music festivals, and concert engagements.

Good luck to all participants!

https://www.pacificstars.org/onlineapplication

06/24/2024

After concluding both days 12-hour adjudication session, there are many messages I haven't had a chance to respond to individually. I'd like to take this opportunity to share my thoughts on today's experience and summarize some insights from this year's competition.

First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude for colleges support of the Pacific Stars Competition. This is our third year, and although we did our best to prepare, there were indeed some shortcomings in terms of the venue, aesthetics, and the condition of some pianos in the preliminary rounds. For these issues, the organizing committee sincerely apologizes and hopes for your understanding. I particularly empathize with those participants who couldn't perform at their best due to the state of the pianos and thus didn't make it to the finals. As a former piano student, I understand the unique nature of the piano and how its condition can affect performance. Unlike a violin, we often cannot carry our instrument with us, and encountering an unsatisfactory piano can indeed impact one's performance.

Despite these challenges, the performances in today's finals were truly impressive. Not a single participant let the long waiting times affect their performance. Some even waited for an hour and a half to two hours and still managed to flawlessly play Liszt's Feux Follets. Such professionalism and resilience are commendable, and even I might find it difficult to match. Ultimately, piano competitions are about skill, and today's performances undoubtedly demonstrated this.

As the Artistic Director, my role in the competition is limited. Most of the work is carried out by the organizing committee and many wonderful volunteers. My primary responsibility is to ensure the professionalism and fairness of the competition. During today's finals, I observed the entire event and took notes but did not participate in any discussions regarding the results. All the winners are truly deserving, and those who did not win should not feel that they are any less talented. Judges' preferences and tastes do play a role in scoring, and selecting only five winners from 60 finalists in Group A was an extremely difficult task. So please do not be discouraged.

Finally, I hope everyone can learn from the outstanding performances of other participants. This competition attracted participants from all over the United States and even internationally, such as competitors from San Francisco, Arizona, New York, and Mongolia's Naranbat Anar in Category B. This diversity has greatly enriched the competition.

Once again, thank you all for your support and participation. Your hard work and dedication have made this competition truly spectacular. Well done!

06/19/2024

👏Congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition for their stunning performances last Sunday at the Richard Nixon Library!

We now look forward to hearing from 330 young talents this weekend at the 2024 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition.🎵

06/12/2024

Introducing our jury
Pamela Lam

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