Konstantin
Ishkhanov
of Classic Piano
International Competition
Dear Friends,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the fourth edition of the Classic Piano International Competition, as we celebrate ten years since the founding of this remarkable project. Over the past decade, Classic Piano has grown into a truly international platform, bringing together outstanding young artists from across the world and offering them meaningful opportunities to develop, connect, and share their artistry on some of the most prestigious stages of our time.
This latest edition reflects our most ambitious vision to date. The six preliminary contests taking place across major cultural centres all over the globe in 2027 ensure that the journey to the final stage is as diverse and dynamic as the international musical landscape itself, while the Grand Finale, hosted at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, will bring together the most exceptional young pianists of their generation in a majestic setting that celebrates both tradition and artistic excellence.
At its heart, Classic Piano has always been about more than just a competition; it is about creating opportunities, building bridges between cultures, and supporting the next generation of musicians as they take their first steps onto the world stage. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Artistic Director for this edition, Michel Beroff, as well as the many people who have been hard at work behind the scenes to bring this event to life, and hope that you will all follow on this journey with us as we discover the remarkable talents that define Classic Piano!