World International Piano Competition

The World International Piano Competition is a classical piano competition in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which was first held in 2002, and has continued in 2004-2005, 2007-2008, 2010 and 2011.

Competition Founder and Director is Lawrence D. Porter, M.M.[1][2] The competition theme is "Seeking depth and maturity beyond virtuosity." The 2011 Competition is a piano e-competition, with no travel required by performers, and no age limit. Online application for 2011 Competition.

Rules and regulations have undergone a complete revision. Emphasis is being placed on the composition of the jury, which primarily consists of well-known and respected performing artists.

2011 Prize Winners

Former Prize Winners

2010

2008

  • First Place: $5,000, Dr. Christopher Atzinger
  • Second Place: $2,000, Esther Park
  • Third Place: $1,000, Mauricio Arias
  • Fourth Place: $500, Dr. Noel Engebretson
  • Fifth Place (tie): $250 - Michael Schneider & Rena Rzayeva

2005

Solo Division
  • First Place (tie): Yuri Chayama & Mana Tokuno
  • Second Place: Fred Karpoff
  • Third Place: Michael Schneider
Concerto Division
  • First Place (tie): Fred Karpoff & Ioannis Potamousis
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See also

References

  1. http://www.larryporterpianos.com/
  2. Porter, Larry. 2004. The piano handbook: what every pianist should know. [S.l.]: 1st Books
  3. Frank Huang
  4. Tzu-Feng Liu
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