Ovation Young Artist Piano Competition

03/22/2021

Maria Ioudenitch is Performance Today's Young Artist in Residence. This is Lensky's Aria by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Leopold Auer. Listen to more performance...

12/02/2019

Congratulations to our wonderful winners! To everyone who participated in the competition: We LOVED hearing you all, and wish you the brightest futures!
Happy Holidays, from Ovation!

12/02/2019

...and that’s a wrap! The second and final day of the competition has come to a close, with performances from Division III.
Stay tuned for results from Divisions I, II, and III!

12/01/2019

The First Day of the Competition has ended!
Divisions I and II did an amazing job!
Congratulations!
Enjoy some photos of the day.
Come tomorrow to hear The Division III

11/13/2019

Only few days until the deadline!
APPLY TODAY!

Take the opportunity and play at one of the most prestigious venue in Kansas City!
Meet with the internationally renowned jury!
Share your talent and achievements with the audience!

09/27/2019

Registration for Ovation Young Artist Piano Competition 2019 is NOW OPEN!
We welcome students of any residence or nationality up to the age of 17 at the time of the competition. We are offering HIGHER cash prizes this year and are so looking forward to hear great music from marvelous talents!
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Our esteemed judges this year include professor Peter Takács from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and great music critic Paul Horsley.

The Ovation Young Artist Piano Competition seeks to inspire, encourage, and motivate young pianists in the Kansas City area by providing unique performance opportunities through which they can grow and strive for excellence and achievement.

10/30/2017

Standing Ovations to ALL!

10/30/2017

More Ovations!

10/30/2017

Ovation continues!

10/30/2017

Fantastic two days of musical journey!
Congratulations to ALL!
Special thanks to Steven Karbank to host this great event at 1900 Building!

10/27/2017

Everything is ready for tomorrow!

10/09/2017

Only few days left before the deadline -October 14.
Apply now and enjoy one of the best venues in KS!

The Ovation Young Artist Piano Competition seeks to inspire, encourage, and motivate young pianists in the Kansas City area by providing unique performance opportunities through which they can grow and strive for excellence and achievement.