Aldo Judging at Kaufman Music Center 2024 International Youth Piano Competition

JUNE 26–28, 2024

Deadlines & Schedule
Application Procedures
Audition & Repertoire Requirements
Cash Prizes
Rules

Congratulations to the 2024 Finalists!
Meet the Finalists
View the Final Round schedule

Congratulations to the 2024 Semifinalists!
Junior 1 Division
Junior 2 Division
Senior Division

Igal Kesselman, Artistic Director
The 2024 Kaufman Music Center Piano Competition Finals and Winners' Concert will take place in Merkin Hall, June 26-28. Preliminary and semifinal rounds will take place virtually in a pre-recorded format.

Open to young pianists up to age 18, the Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition awards more than $12,000 in cash prizes and gives winners the opportunity to perform in New York's prestigious Merkin Hall.

Dormitory rooms at Manhattan School of Music are available at a discounted rate for Finalists and their families between June 25 & 29.

DEADLINES & SCHEDULE

NOV 29 – Application portal open
FEB 13 – Deadline to submit application with preliminary round recording
MAR 20 – Results of the preliminary round announced
APR 15 – Semifinal round recordings due
Early May – Finalists announced
JUNE 26 & 27 – Final Rounds take place in person at Merkin Hall
JUNE 28, 2 pm – Winners' Concert at Merkin Hall

JURY

Aldo López-Gavilán
Igal Kesselman
Vivian Li
Stanislav Ioudenitch
Orli Shaham