Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Announcing the Finalists of the 2026 American International Paderewski Piano Competition
We are pleased to announce the finalists who will advance to the final round of the 2026 American International Paderewski Piano Competition. Given the caliber of the performances and in recognition of this pool of exceptional talent, the jury have made the decision to advance eight finalists to the final round on Friday 2/13.
Session 1 ( 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Jaehyun Jeon, South Korea
Dominic Doutney, UK
Seonghun Jeong, South Korea
Session 2 ( 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Ryota Yamazaki, Japan
Juan Pedro García Oliva, Spain
Session 3 ( 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
WooYoung Cho, South Korea
Vladimir Petrov, Mexico
Daehyeon Jung, South Korea
Wooyoung cho
south korea
Dominic Doutney uk
Juan Pedro
García Oliva
spain
Jaehyun Jeon
south korea
Seonghun Jeong south korea
daehyeon jung south korea
vladimir petrov
mexico
ryota yamazaki
japan
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To watch our LIVE STREAM of the 2026 American International Paderewski Piano Competition, visit our official YouTube Channel starting Monday, February 9th at 1:00 PM ( PST).
ANNOUNCING THE 2026 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PADEREWSKI PIANO COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS.
ANNOUNCING THE 2026 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PADEREWSKI PIANO COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS.
Hear 25 of the best young pianists in the world, ages 16-31.
Internationally renowned jury.
Winners compete for the grand prize of $10,000 and to perform in USA and Poland on the legendary Paderewski stage.
2nd Prize- $5,000
3rd Prize- $2,500
Paderewski Prize- $2,000
Contemporary work Prize- $2,000
Streamed live on YouTube.
The public is invited.