Second contest of young pianists to be held in Astana in May 2014

Again, the organizers of the contest are "Accordi di Astana" social fund with the support of Astana city administration. Denis Matsuev, an honoured artist of Russia is the Art Director and an honored jury member of the contest.
Submittal of requests will start early next year. So, young pianists will have more time to work on their performance program. Meanwhile the organizers would like to advise that considering 2013 experience the contest program will be slightly changed.
The main purpose of the event is to support young talents at the early stage of their creative path and also international exchange of performance techniques and strengthening of Kazakhstany piano school. Besides, contest of young pianists in Astana promotes classic music amongst young people which is critical for cultural education of young generation.
Contest organizers are confident that participants who did not make it to the second round of the first “Astana Piano Passion” International Contest of Young Pianists have every opportunity for success in 2014. “Astana Piano Passion” Contest of Young Pianists is open for different piano schools from any part of the world.