The 2023 San Francisco Artciál International Piano Competition welcomes all pianists in different ages globally!

Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Music & Online

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The 2023 AIPC is thrilled to announce that we will have an online + In-Person competition this year from May to August. 

Applicants could choose either participate the competition in-person in different region, or could choose to participate online, which need to submit unedited recordings of their repertoire. 

The total prize for the 2023 competition will exceed $10000 USD!

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OVERVIEW 

The goal of the competition is to bring together pianists of different cultures and ages, to explore and promote talented and promising musicians, and to provide them with opportunities for further development.

 

GENERAL 

The 2023 Artciál International Music Competition and Festival is thrilled to announce that it will take place from July 30-August 5, at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, CA, USA. 

All stages of the Competition will be open to the public.

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First Round Location (May-June): 

You may choose the most convenient region for you. 

     City/State             First Round Competition Date                   Location

San Francisco, CA              June 3-4, 2023                   San Francisco Conservatory

New York, NY                   June 2 & 4, 2023                City University of New York

Houston, TX                      May 19-20, 2023                          Rice University

Boston, MA                       June 17-18, 2023                   United Methodist Church

Los Angeles, CA                 June 3-4, 2023                         Fried Music School

*Online Division

*The online first round is for contestants who are unable to participate in the regional in-person competition. However, all selected finalists (online + regional) will be invited to San Francisco for the final round.

First Round Awards: 

First Prize Winners (95-100 points) from each category will be invited to participate in the Final Round of the Competition at the Herbst Theatre of San Francisco Performing Arts Center in August 3rd-4th, 2023. 

 

Second Prize Winners (90-94 points) from each category will be invited to perform in the Competition Honor Concert at the Barbro Recital Hall of San Francisco Conservatory of Music in August 5th, 2023. 

Application Deadline: May 15th, 2023 (11:59pm, PST)

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FINAL Round: August 3rd-4th, 2023 (in-person)

Location: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco Performing Arts Center

*Additional Final Round Registration Fee will apply. 

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Winners/Honors Concert: August 4-5th, 2023
Location: Barbro Osher Recital Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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Age Categories & Repertoires & Eligibility:

The competition is open to pianists of all nationalities.

 

 CATEGORY              AGE                            REPERTOIRE

    Category A         Age 6 and younger        Free Selection -- Max. 5 mins

    Category B                 Age 7-9                 Free Selection -- Max. 6 mins

    Category C               Age 10-12               Free Selection -- Max. 7 mins

    Category D               Age 13-15               Free Selection -- Max. 8 mins

    Category E               Age 16-18                Free Selection -- Max. 9 mins

    Category F               Age 19+                   Free Selection -- Max. 10 mins

Professional Artists Category, click here for more information. 

*Applicants should select the correct age group on the application form that corresponds to their age as of August 5, 2023.

Free choice of repertoire up to the time limit. Program from the first round may repeated in the final round.

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IMPORTANT DATE 

• Feb. 15, 2023 - Online application opens

• May 15, 2023 -  Deadline for IN-PERSON first round (region division)

• May 15, 2023 - Deadline for ONLINE first round (online division)

• May-June, 2023 - First round starts (Please check the date of each region)

• August 3-4, 2023 - Final round of the competition (San Francisco Performing Arts Center - Herbst Theatre) 

• August 5, 2023 – Winners Concert at San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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INTERNATIONAL JURY 

Yiyang Chen (Professor, Kansas University)

Zhen Chen (Faculty, Manhattan School of Music)

Hieyon Choi (Professor, Peabody Institute of Music)

Peter Chuang-Chuang Fang (DMA, University of Southern California)

Alexander Korsantia (Professor, New England Conservatory of Music)

Evangeliya Delizonas-Khukhua (DMA, University of Southern California)

Ningjialu Liu (DMA, University of Cincinnati)

Richard Marshall (Faculty, Rice University - Shepherd School of Music)

Yoshikazu Nagai, Chairman of the Jury (San Francisco Conservatory of Music)

Hanbo Ma (Faculty, Concordia University)

Feng Niu (Faculty, Tianjin Juilliard School of Music) 

Kyle Orth (Professor, Wheaton College Conservatory) 

Jia Shi (Founder, New England Piano Culture Exchange)

Han Nah Son (Faculty, Bunker Hill Community College)

Yibing Zhang (Faculty, B & M Music)

Zhu Zhu (Faculty, Qingdao University School of Music) 

Please check the jury bio on the website, click here.

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REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS  & COMPETITION RULES

All works must be performed by memory.

The pieces may be performed with or without repeat, at the Competitor’s discretion. 

The deadline for FIRST round program changes is May 15st (Only accepted once). 

The deadline for FINAL round program changes is July 15th (Only accepted once). 

The decisions of the Competition Committee and the Competition jury are final in all matters. 

Official Regulations & Rules, click here

 

RECORDING REQUIREMENTS (Online Division)

*Works may be recorded separately or in one take. 

*The total duration should not exceed the requirements.

*Video recordings should be of the highest possible quality to show your best artistry. 

*The performer’s hands, face, and feet must be visible during the recording. 

*Uploading methods are included: YouTube, Bilibili, or Youku.

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COMPETITION PRIZE (Each Category)

GOLD Prize ($500):

$200 Cash Prize

Certificate Diploma

One Masterclass with Distinguished Artists/Judges ($300 Scholarship)

San Francisco Winners Concert invitation to 2023 Young Artists Series

SILVER Prize: 

Certificate Diploma

San Francisco Winners Concert invitation to 2023 Young Artists Series

BRONZE Prize: 

Certificate Diploma

San Francisco Winners Concert invitation to 2023 Young Artists Series

 

ACCOMMODATION & PRACTICE 

All Participants are responsible for their own expenses (travel, housing accommodations, etc.)

Practice warm up room will be provided during the competition. 

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GUIDELINE

Applicants must submit an online application form here. ​

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Region Division 1st round – A nonrefundable application fee of $145 should be submitted in US dollars with the application April 30th, 2023.

Online Division 1st round – A nonrefundable $100 and the video recordings of the first round should be submitted in US dollars with the application by April 30, 2023. 

The video recordings should be of the highest possible quality to show the applicants’ best artistry. Only solo repertoire will be accepted, no chamber or concerto performance will be accepted. 

 

HOW TO APPLY

1. All candidates must submit an online application form here. (Application deadline is April 30, 2023)

2. Read Official Regulations & Rules 

3. Upload and provide recording videos on YouTube, Youku, and Bilibili (Online Division)

4. Scan a proof of date of birth (copy of the first page of your passport/birth certificate or other government issued ID) and send it to info@artcialmusicfoundation.org

5. Pay the application fee. (Non-refundable payments are accepted online through Paypal, Zelle, and Official Website.  

6. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance to the competition will be sent to applicants by email no later than June 15, 2023

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For more information,

Please contact: Artciál Music Foundation

Email: info@artcialmusicfoundation.org

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APPLICATIONS are currently open. The deadline to apply is May 15th and there is no age restriction for applicants.