PIANOARTS MISSION.

The mission of PianoArts is to develop innovative ways to foster appreciation and performance of classical music. This is accomplished by identifying and training new generations of pianists with exceptional musical and verbal communication skills, preparing them for solo and collaborative performances, and presenting them to diverse audiences.

The highest profile event that fulfills this mission is the presentation of the biennial North American Piano Competition and Music Festival in partnership with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. A challenging piano competition for pianists of any nationality, ages 17 through 22, it has an equal emphasis on offering support to young musicians as they continue their education, give performances, develop programs, and build careers. The next North American Competition will be held May 28 through June 4, 2024

Striving to bring classical music to the widest possible audience, PianoArts education programs are tailored to individual schools and communities. Through a PianoArts fellowship program, selected winners in the North American competition return to Milwaukee to partner with local educators and share their artistry in Wisconsin schools.

In years opposite the North American competition, PianoArts partners with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to present the Wisconsin Youth Piano Competition, for pianists ages 10-16. The next Wisconsin Competition will be held in 2025.

Communication is Key!

All competition events are in keeping with the PianoArts philosophy that successful 21st century concert pianists are master communicators – collaborating with a variety of partner artists on stage while engaging diverse audiences with conversations about the music.