Russian Music Festival & Competition

An all-day event that features some of the most talented students in our area and from around the country, this year's festival features more than 120 performances.

The community is welcome to attend and listen to some or all of the competition. All performances are of Russian or Soviet composers in three categories: solo (piano, cello, violin), chamber music, and concerto.

The mission of the Russian Piano Festival/Competition is to expose piano students to the wealth of Russian music heritage, to provide a high-quality performance opportunity, and to create a unique experience for the community.

The competition provides the opportunity for students (age 5 through college/adult) to perform before a judge, compete with other students, and challenge their skills for further musical growth. The entire experience is open to the public, so competing students will also have a chance to perform before an audience.

This competition is unique and offers first-place winners the opportunity to perform at the Keyboard Wizards Gala concert, Benaroya Hall, Classical KING FM, benefit events, as well as in local orchestras.