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Hosting various Palm Springs events such as concerts, youth educations, community engagement, and an international piano competition featuring contestants from around the world.
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. 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.
Get ready for a season filled with mesmerizing performances and unparalleled talent at the Palm Springs International Piano Competition’s 2024-25 season events. From captivating outreach concerts in local schools and communities to the highly anticipated international piano competition, our lineup promises to inspire and delight audiences of all ages. Join us as we showcase the world’s finest pianists, host masterclasses with renowned musicians, and celebrate the transformative power of music.
Stay tuned for updates on dates, venues, and ticket information as we prepare to embark on a journey of musical excellence together.
A Message From Internationally Renowned Concert Pianist Jan Lisiecki
In his Palm Desert Recital Debut, Riverside County native, pianist Jonathan Mamora, returns to the desert following his stunning First Prize awards in both the Senior Solo and Concerto Divisions of the 2022 Palm Springs International Piano Competition (formerly The Waring). Jonathan’s recent First Prize Award at The Scottish International Piano Competition in Glasgow, UK, adds to his growing list of accomplishments. New York Concert Review writes “Mr. Mamora’s playing is larger than life … he dazzles with lightning-fast fingers and an encyclopedic array of dynamics and articulations.” Mamora’s March 26th performance is certain to leave the audience spellbound to witness the meteoric rise of this talented, world-class pianist.
Meet & Greet reception following Jonathan’s performance will include champagne and desserts.
Featuring performances by our stellar and talented Board of Directors, in addition to members of our desert musical community, this concert will showcase a diverse program of popular classical favorites, as well as the brilliant compositions of our President, Joe Giarrusso. Performers will include Artistic Director Laureate John Bayless, French hornist Bram Conley, mezzo-sporano Elaine Wang Meyerhoffer, pianist Howard Schreiber, vocalist Debra Pollock, Giorgi & Anna Latso piano duo, and Artistic Director and pianist Robert Koenig.
This incredible performance will be followed by a post-concert dessert and cocktail reception.
In an evening that features two of music’s fastest rising stars, Palm Springs International Piano Competition will present 19 year old New York jazz sensation, Anais Reno, along with renowned Music Director/Pianist, Pete Malinverni, in their Coachella Valley debut.
