A Unique Festival
For Unique Young Artists
UPDATE: February 28, 2025: the 2025 Art of the Piano Festival will regrettably not take place.
Please feel free to join our email list for updates on 2026 as well as
the Nina Simone Piano Competition.
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
The Art of the Piano Festival will not happen in 2025 - please join our mailing list for 2026 updates.
