2025 Quarterfinal Round

October 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:20 PM
3:30 PM – 7:50 PM

Immanuel Presbyterian Church
114 Carlisle Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

The contestants perform a 60-minute recital at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Recitals are recorded on video and livestreamed on the Competition website.

The performance order is based on the drawing that takes place on October 12, 2025. The competitor who draws “Number 1” will perform their solo recital first, followed by the competitor who draws “Number 2,” and so on. This order will be maintained throughout the Semifinal Round. Pianists in this round can choose their performance piano from the two official pianos provided by Steinway & Sons, the Competition sponsor. Each pianist is allotted 20 minutes to perform on the two pianos and make their choice. This process will take place on the evening of Tuesday, October 14 for contestants selected to advance to the Quarterfinal Round, in the order of the contestants’ numbers. The choice of piano will be carried over to the Semifinal Round. All piano choices are final. No changes are allowed.

At the end of the Quarterfinal Round on Wednesday, October 15, the Jury will deliberate and choose 5 contestants to advance to the Semifinal Round. The names of the contestants advanced to the Semifinal Round will be announced the same evening at the venue as well as via social media and email.

2025 Fourth Olga Kern International Piano Competition events will be live-streamed. All times are Mountain Daylight Time (GMT-6).