The Birmingham International Piano Competition is committed to the art of the piano recital and provides young pianists aged from 18 to 28 a chance to further their career and perform in world-class venues.
Over the course of two preliminary rounds three outstanding pianists are chosen for the Final in Birmingham’s historic Town Hall, where they perform a recital in an intimate atmosphere created by seating in the round. Join us in the audience to hear exceptional talent compete for this coveted prize. |
Competition Summary (2018)
FIRST ROUND: Saturday 16th June, Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Outstanding young pianists (aged 18-28) from across the world competed in this First Round in order to secure a place in the Semi-Final Round.
Outstanding young pianists (aged 18-28) from across the world competed in this First Round in order to secure a place in the Semi-Final Round.
SEMI-FINAL: Sunday 17th June, Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Outstanding young pianists (aged 18-28) from across the world competed in this Semi-Final Round with three chosen to compete in the Final Round.
Outstanding young pianists (aged 18-28) from across the world competed in this Semi-Final Round with three chosen to compete in the Final Round.
FINAL: Saturday 30th June 2018, Town Hall, Birmingham
Having proved their mettle in earlier rounds, three outstanding young pianists made it to the final.
The 2018 finalists were: Kathy Chow, Andrey Ivanov and Peggy Wu.
Having proved their mettle in earlier rounds, three outstanding young pianists made it to the final.
The 2018 finalists were: Kathy Chow, Andrey Ivanov and Peggy Wu.
This competition was formerly known as the Brant International Piano Competition.