At PianoArts, we take special interest in every single one of our competition contestants. Each preliminary round contestant will receive a free video from our conductor sharing his insights on transitioning from concert pianist to conductor. Semifinalists will partner with a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra violinist or cellist. During the rehearsals and performance, they gain insights into the career of a professional musician. And for the finalists, the excitement builds as they meet with an MSO ensemble, rehearse with the full orchestra and perform in the exciting finale.