Join Pianofest’s director Paul Schenly along with celebrated faculty members: Ursula Oppens, Richard Goode, Jerome Lowenthal, Michelle Cann and Konstantin Soukhovetski.

Applications opening soon!

2025 Pianofest faculty will include:

Paul Schenly, Director (Cleveland Institute of Music emeritus)

Richard Goode (Peabody Institute, Mannes School of Music)

Michelle Cann (Curtis Institute, Manhattan School of Music)

Konstantin Soukhovetski (The Juilliard School)

Jerome Lowenthal (The Juilliard School)

Ursula Oppens (Brooklyn College, CUNY Graduate Center, Mannes School of Music)

FIRST SESSION

Monday, June 16 through Tuesday, July 8

SECOND SESSION

Tuesday, July 8 through Tuesday, July 29

Important Note

Pianofest is intended for college-age students enrolled in conservatories.

It is expected that all students will have full insurance coverage for travel- and health-related problems and emergencies.

Application Guidelines

To apply for Pianofest 2025, please wait until the application opens in mid-January.

The application requires a video recording including at least 45 minutes of music in at least 3 contrasting styles.

DEADLINE: Pianofest has a rolling deadline, the last day of which is April 1st. Therefore, decisions will be made on an ongoing basis up through April 1st.

All students attending Pianofest receive a full scholarship, room and board plus a $400 stipend.

Attend Pianofest 2025