Preliminary Round: February-March,2023
Midwest Region: February 28th, 2023 (11:59pm, CST)
Northeast Region: March 30th, 2023 (11:59pm, EST)
Online: March 30th, 2023 (11:59pm, CST)
Application Fee：$30 USD
Repertoire: Please check out the general information page.
- Candidates who qualify for the IPPA Outstanding Pianist Showcase can proceed directly to the semifinal round
- Candidates who made to the 2022 final round are qualified to proceed directly to the semifinal round
- Every participant in preliminary round will receive digital certificate and comments from the judge.
Semifinal Round: March -April, 2023
Repertoire: Please check out the general information page.
In Person national(Semifinal) round: You may enter in whatever region (or date) is the most convenient for you.
Southeast Region: (Charlotte, NC)
Steinway Piano Gallery Charlotte: 7030 Smith Corners Blvd #A, Charlotte, NC
Application Deadline: February 23rd, 2023 (11:59pm, EST)
In Person Competition Day: March 5th, 2023
Midwest Region: (Lawrence, KS)
Swarthout Recital Hall, University of Kansas:1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS
Application Deadline: March 3rd, 2023 (11:59pm, CST)
In Person Competition Day: March 11th-12th, 2023
Northeast Region: (Fairfield, CT)
Faust Harrison Pianos,322 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825
Application Deadline: April 10th, 2023 (11:59pm, EST)
In Person Competition Day: April 30th, 2023
$100 USD for Professionals and Chamber group
Score above 96: Gold Medal, certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Score between 92-95: Silver Medal, certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Score between 88-91: Bronze Medal, certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Score between 83-87: Honorable Mention, certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Score below 82: Participation certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
* Gold prize winner and Silver prize winners are qualified for the International level (Final Round) competition.
* Outstanding performers will receive IPPA Conero festival scholarship to participate the festival in Italy.
* Online semifinal candidate will receive digital certificate, comments. Gold prize winner will receive $500 festival scholarship.
Past Events
We will be in touch to schedule your performance date and time
Final Round：July 30th -31st , 2023 (In-person)
Address: Via S Stefano, 1, 62019 Recanati MC, Italy
Online Finalists: June 20th-30th, 2023
For finalists who participate virtually, the IPPA Conero team will schedule a performance time with them. Available times will fall between June 20th -30th. No pre-recording allowed, it will be a live performance.
Application fee: 150 USD for Young Artist Category/ 180 USD for Professionals and Chamber group
Online Application Fee: 100 USD
Hosted by: International Piano Professionals Association
Supported by: IPPA United States Division
Steinway Piano Gallery Charlotte