Don't Miss It: The 19th annual San Jose International Piano Competition

The San Jose International Piano Competition is back for their 19th year, happening June 16 to June 23 at the historic Trianon Theater and San Jose State University. Representing the Bay Area internatioanally, SJIPC aims to encourage the love for classical piano music in young, aspiring musicians, as well as in their fans. The competition provides local and international career opportunities for its contestants in all age categories.

Opening the SJIPC will be the Jury's President, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, hosting an unforgettable opening concert, which will then be proceeded by Italian appetizers and wine. Mr. Pompa-Baldi will also give a masterclass on June 21. Not one to miss!

The jury will include Sofya Gulyak, Chih-Long Hu, Luis Magalhaes, and Namik Sultanov, in addition to the President of the Jury Antonio Pompa-Baldi. Two of the current Jury Members are past SJIPC Prize Winners!

This competition is not one to miss, whether you be a music lover or a pianist looking to get involved in the years to come. Clear your calendar for eight days of high caliber piano performances, fun mixers, and fascinating master classes. The competition days are free to the public.  Buy your tickets HERE for all the other events!

"There are many piano competitions in the world, some more famous than others. To me, what makes the International Russian Music Piano Competition unique and wonderful is the spirit of its organizers, staff, and volunteers. Very rarely have I seen the same kind of altruis, and utter dedication, the enthusiasm and love for music, and for young musicians. At the IRMPC, the goal is to make contestants feel at home, to provide the best possible environment for them to show their talent. I experience this every year coming to San Jose. We all try and help foster talent, encourage it, promote it, reward it, with fairness, integrity, and respect for all the participants and their effort. All of us, contestants, audience and judges alike at the IRMPC, feel like better people after every edition of the competition. It takes a lot of love for music and selflessness to put this event together, and for us music, it's a true joy."

- Antonio Pompa-Baldi, internationally acclaimed concert pianist and President of the Jury, International Russian Music Piano Competition