2023 Artciál International Piano Competition
Age Categories (Age 4-35)
First Round of the Competition from May to June, 2023
FINAL ROUND LOCATION: San Francisco Conservatory of Music
The total prize for the 2023 competition will exceed $10000 USD including cash prizes, concert opportunities, and full scholarships of the 2024 Artciál International Piano Festival.
2023 Artciál International Piano Competition
Age Category (Age 4-35)
The 2023 San Francisco Artciál International Piano Competition welcomes all pianists in different ages globally!
Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Music & Online
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!
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.
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)
FINAL Round: August 3rd-4th, 2023 (in-person)
Location: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco Performing Arts Center
*Additional Final Round Registration Fee will apply.
Winners/Honors Concert: August 4-5th, 2023
Location: Barbro Osher Recital Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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.
IMPORTANT DATE
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Feb. 15, 2023 - Online application opens
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May 15, 2023 - Deadline for IN-PERSON first round (region division)
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May 15, 2023 - Deadline for ONLINE first round (online division)
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May-June, 2023 - First round starts (Please check the date of each region)
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August 3-4, 2023 - Final round of the competition (San Francisco Performing Arts Center - Herbst Theatre)
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August 5, 2023 – Winners Concert at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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.
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.
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.
GUIDELINE
Applicants must submit an online application form here.
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
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All candidates must submit an online application form here. (Application deadline is April 30, 2023)
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Upload and provide recording videos on YouTube, Youku, and Bilibili (Online Division)
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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
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Pay the application fee. (Non-refundable payments are accepted online through Paypal, Zelle, and Official Website.
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Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance to the competition will be sent to applicants by email no later than June 15, 2023
For more information,
Please contact: Artciál Music Foundation
Email: info@artcialmusicfoundation.org
APPLICATIONS are currently open. The deadline to apply is May 15th and there is no age restriction for applicants.


