At the 2017 Hilton Head International Young Artists Piano Competition, 20 of the world’s best pianists, ages 13-17, will compete in four exciting rounds of competition for $21,500 in prizes plus concerts from March 6-11, 2017 for the 22nd annual competition. Each year the competition rotates, with a different age group competing; on the even numbered years, those ages 18-30 compete, and on the odd-numbered years, there is a young artist competition for pianists ages 13-17. Ticket prices vary from $10-$65, with All Access Passes available for $120
Schedule of Events:
Monday & Tuesday, March 6 & 7: Rounds I at 2-4:35 p.m. & 7-9:35 p.m.
Competitors have a total of 55 minutes of solo recital performance time. There is no elimination between Rounds I and II. Held at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 8 & 9: Round II at 2-5 p.m. & 7-10 p.m.
Competitors have a total of 55 minutes of solo recital performance time. There is no elimination between Rounds I and II. Held at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln.
Friday, March 10: Classes from 9-11:30 a.m. Lecture/Recital with Janice Weber from 11:45-12:45 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church.
Saturday, March 11: Round III (finals) at 7 p.m.
Each of the three finalists will perform a complete concerto, chosen from the 2017 Approved Concerto List, with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Held at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Pkwy.
For more information, call the Hilton Head International Young Artists Piano Competition at (843) 842-5880 or go to hhipc.org.
