We have big news.
Prepare for the 2027 Beethoven celebrations at Art of the Piano 2026. Awadagin Pratt--noted by The New York Times, and Washington Post for his interpretations of Beethoven; and heralded by Gramophone as “a Beethovenian of stature and originality”--will host a very limited limited group of students in
Sitka, Alaska from
July 31- August 13, 2026.
Inspired By The Masterclasses of Franz Liszt
Founded in Cincinnati in 2011, the Art of the Piano festival brings together the world’s most celebrated faculty instructors, a class of future master pianists, and audiences of music lovers for performances, classes, and a shared passion for the piano.
This festival is free for the talented musicians who are accepted.
APPLY
To apply, you will need:
Video or audio files of two contrasting works showcasing your best playing
Your resume
A credit card
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