George Gershwin International Piano Competition Warm-Up Concert

The 6th Annual George Gershwin International Music Competition is a week, full of exquisite performances, master classes, and enlightening community outreach concerts, culminates with the competition Award Ceremony, when the winners will be presented with prizes and concert engagements. Named after George Gershwin, whose music had long been a part of the American consciousness, the Competition aims to discover talent, reward brilliance, and celebrate musical artistry. Truly a pioneer in his field, George Gershwin drew inspiration from European classical music, American popular music, and jazz to form a unique style that would come to define American music.

Along with monetary awards, finalists of the Gershwin International Music Competition 2026 will receive concerts in the United States and Europe, recordings on acclaimed music labels, appearances with orchestras, alongside with marketing/media promotion. Founded in 2013 by American pianist and composer Michael Bulychev-Okser, George Gershwin International Music Competition takes place every two years in New York, USA, and is open to talented musicians of all nationalities.