Zhu Wang, China Praised as “especially impressive” and “a thoughtful, sensitive performer” who “balanced lyrical warmth and crisp clarity” (The New York Times), pianist Zhu Wang is a rising artist whose performances have earned acclaim for their depth and elegance. He was awarded First Prize at the 2020
Marie Wurtz
Marie Wurtz, United States Marie Wurtz is currently pursuing undergraduate piano studies with James Giles at Northwestern University. She previously studied with Inesa Sinkevych at Manhattan School of Music Precollege and was named a 2022 Finalist by the National YoungArts Foundation. Marie has participated in prestigious festivals including
Sung Ho Yoo
Sung Ho Yoo, Korea Pianist Sung Ho Yoo, born in Seoul, South Korea, has earned international acclaim for his profound artistry and technical brilliance. He recently won First Prize at the 2024 Seoul International Music Competition and was awarded a Special Prize at the 2018 Geneva International Music
Ai In Yoon
Ai In Yoon, Korea South Korean pianist Ain Yoon showed extraordinary musical talent early, giving her first recital at age 4 and making her orchestral debut at 8. Her artistry and technical skill have established her as a leading pianist of her generation. She trained at the Central
Leo de Maria
Leo de Maria, Spain Leo de María has won more than 50 international awards. Highlights include First Prizes at the UNISA International Piano Competition in Pretoria, South Africa (WFIMC); the Cidade de Ferrol International Piano Competition in Spain; the MozARTè Competition in Germany; the Grand Prix of Lyon in
Golda Vainberg-Tatz
Golda Vainberg-Tatz "A pianist with wonderful firm, clear touch” (The New York Times) … Golda Vainberg-Tatz has been hailed as “a pianist with wonderful firm, clear touch” (The New York Times), a “superbly gifted pianist … playing with amazing agility and crystal-clear articulation” (All About the Arts), and a "fascinating interpreter” (Tagblat,
Jacqueline Tang Beihua
Jacqueline Tang Beihua Jacqueline Tang Beihua is a distinguished piano professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and serves as a guest professor at both the Tianjin Conservatory of Music and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also chair of the U.S. branch of the Shanghai Western Returned Scholars
Olga Kern, Artistic Director & President of the Jury
Olga Kern With a vivid onstage presence, dazzling technique, and keen musicality, pianist Olga Kern is widely recognized as one of the great artists of her generation, captivating audiences and critics alike. She was born into a family of musicians and began studying piano at the age of five. At seventeen, she
Alexander Agate
Alexander Agate Alexander Agate began studying piano at 11 years old with Mona Wu DeCesare in his hometown of Moorpark, California. While he participated in child acting, Tae Kwon Do, writing, and other instruments including violin and viola, at 16 he decided to pursue classical piano performance as his career path of
Yanfeng Bai
Yanfeng Bai Pianist Yanfeng Bai is an international prizewinning pianist who recently won several prizes and awards … … including the 2022 “Best Performance” Prize in the American Paderewski International Piano Competition in 2022; First Prize at the 2017 China Shenzhen International Piano Concerto Competition; Third Prize at the 2018 Grotrian International








