The 2026 competition with be held at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the Bradley Symphony Center when eight extraordinary pianists, selected as semifinalists, will perform live in the North American Competition. All present recitals with Milwaukee Symphony violinists or cellists. Finalists perform concertos with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Conductor William Eddins in the grand Bradley Symphony Center. Awards include over $35,000 in prizes and performance opportunities. Names of the 2026 semifinalists will be announced following a virtual preliminary round in March. Tickets go on sale in April.
PianoArts North American Competition & Music Festival