The World Piano Competition Information

For 57 years, the Cincinnati-based World Piano Competition has introduced some of the most talented pianists in the world to the Queen City. Held annually in Cincinnati, The World Piano Competition attracts applicants from every corner of the world. The talented artists and young artists proceed through a series of auditions to The World Piano Competition to compete for over $65,000 in prize money. The Gold Medal winner in the Artist Division is awarded a debut recital at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York and numerous performance opportunities worldwide. The Competition is sponsored by ArtsWave, Charles H. Dater Foundation, The Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation, and George Musekamp Family Foundation. In 1989, performances were expanded to include educational outreach programs for the benefit of the surrounding community. Competition winners performed in Cincinnati Public Schools for groups of school children and senior citizens. Today, pianists representing over 20 countries compete annually in the World Piano Competition.