Palm Springs International Piano Competition will officially herald the beginning of our 2024-25 Season with an exciting tribute to the legacy of Peggy Cravens entitled, Virtuoso Voyage featuring the keyboard pyrotechnics of Nathaniel Zhang, winner of the 2019 Junior Division Competition. Proceeds from this highly anticipated annual benefit support vital music education programming and Competition offerings across the institution. The evening’s performance of solo piano works begins with a lively cocktail reception followed by a gourmet dinner prepared by award-wining executive chef, Luke Patterson.
Come be inspired by Caden Lin, the sensational young pianist and Gold Medal winner of the 2025 Palm Springs International Piano Competition’s Junior Division. With his breathtaking talent, youthful energy, and unforgettable stage presence, Caden is capturing hearts wherever he plays. Don’t miss this exciting evening of music with one of today’s brightest new talents—live in concert! Tickets available through PSIPC.org
Noche de Bolero is an intimate two-part concert—part classical, part contemporary—created as a special benefit in support of the Palm Springs International Piano Competition. From the piano, Venezuelan-born artist Marco Antonio Godoy shares his journey of arriving in the United States with just two bags—one with clothes, the other with a keyboard—and the challenges, discipline, and hope that shaped his path.
Your ticket includes a full evening experience: a Mexican buffet dinner and drinks from Casuelas Café, one of Palm Desert’s most authentic restaurants, followed by a story-driven performance that celebrates the lifelong impact of music education—reminding us that even when young pianists don’t become professional concert artists, the foundation they build through music translates into confidence, resilience, and success in every area of life.
Featuring the medalists from the 2025 Junior International Competition and Patrick Evans, Master of Ceremonies!
