Palm Springs International Piano Competition

2025 Junior

Competition

April 11 - 21, 2025

Behind the Keys ~ Contestant Stories

Jan Lisiecki

A Message From Internationally Renowned Concert Pianist Jan Lisiecki.

Anton Nel

Acclaimed concert pianist Anton Nel – Winner of the 1986 Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition
Priscilla Pond Flawn Regents Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at the University of Texas at Austin- Butler School of Music

Scott Cuellar

Assistant Professor of Piano at Syracuse University – Setnor School of Music
Winner of the 2013 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition

Yi-Yang Chen

Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Kansas at Lawrence
Winner of the 2017 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition

About Competition

Since 1979, PSIPC (formerly The Waring) has hosted its International Piano Competition for aspiring young pianists from around the world, launching many pianists into significant musical careers.

The triennial Competition includes two categories:

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of musical brilliance at the 2025 International Piano Competition, an eagerly awaited event sure to ignite passion and inspire awe.

Application Procedures and Rules & Regulations

General Eligibility & Information

Prizes & Awards

The 2025 Palm Springs International Piano Competition promises to be a celebration of musical virtuosity and boundless potential.

$10,000

FIRST PRIZE

COMPETITORS

Get your Tickets

April 11-19, 2025

Preliminary Rounds

Temple Isaiah, 332 W Alejo Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262

April 21, 2025

Finals

McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, 92262

Finalists perform with full orchestra for a top prize of $10,000.

Prior to each competition cycle, notices go out to national and international music schools and universities 18 months in advance, announcing the next competition cycle.

Concert pianists from major music schools here and abroad serve as the Competition’s distinguished judges. Artistry and proficiency are the only criteria to win. All judges write constructive comments for contestants. This is often the greatest value in encouraging and refining the pianists’ future performances.

The Competition also includes Master Classes with the distinguished judges and are open to the public, giving the applicants invaluable one-on-one coaching time with our renowned panel of judges.

Each of the three divisions has different repertory requirements, playing times, judges, expectations, and performance prizes. Logistics must be arranged for venues, sponsors, marketing; and volunteer chairs to coordinate transportation, housing, promotion, and hospitality.

Throughout the very complex planning for each competition cycle, PSIPC continues to raise funds to support these initiatives.