William Knabe Piano Institute
William Knabe Piano Institute
  • Home
  • About
    • About Thomas Hulbert
    • The Knabe Institute
    • The Knabe Legacy
    • Board of Directors
  • Events
    • Pesca Masterclass
  • Competitions
    • 2023 Competition Information
    • About
    • Video Recording Centers
    • Points
    • Previous Years >
      • 2016 Knabe Young Artist Competition >
        • 2016 Jury
        • 2016 Finalists
        • 2016 Summer Festival Ivy Alliance
      • 2017 Knabe Young Artist Competition >
        • 2017 Jury >
          • 2017 Finalists
        • 180th Anniversary Events
        • 2017 Summer Festival Ivy Alliance
      • 2018 Knabe International Young Artist Piano Competition >
        • 2018 Jury
        • 2018 Finalists
      • 2019 Knabe International Piano Competition >
        • 2019 Jury
        • 2019 Finalists
      • 2021 Knabe International Piano Competition >
        • 2021 Competition Information
        • 2021 Jury
        • 2021 Finalists
      • 2023 Knabe International Piano Competition >
        • 2023 Jury
  • Summer Festival
    • 2020 Mid-Atlantic Piano Festival
  • Photos & Videos
    • 2016 Photo Gallery
    • 2016 Video Clips
    • 2017 Photo Gallery
    • 2017 Video Clips
    • 2018 Photo Gallery
    • 2018 Video Clips
    • 2019 Photo Gallery
    • 2019 Video Clips
    • 2021 Photo Gallery
    • 2021 Video Clips
  • Support the Knabe Institute
    • Donate / Volunteer
    • Support the Institute with a Piano Purchase
    • Advertise at Knabe
    • Donate Your Piano
    • Photos and Video
    • Fundraisers
    • Donors
  • Lessons
    • Approved Instructors
    • Choosing a Teacher
  • New Page
  • Home
  • About
    • About Thomas Hulbert
    • The Knabe Institute
    • The Knabe Legacy
    • Board of Directors
  • Events
    • Pesca Masterclass
  • Competitions
    • 2023 Competition Information
    • About
    • Video Recording Centers
    • Points
    • Previous Years >
      • 2016 Knabe Young Artist Competition >
        • 2016 Jury
        • 2016 Finalists
        • 2016 Summer Festival Ivy Alliance
      • 2017 Knabe Young Artist Competition >
        • 2017 Jury >
          • 2017 Finalists
        • 180th Anniversary Events
        • 2017 Summer Festival Ivy Alliance
      • 2018 Knabe International Young Artist Piano Competition >
        • 2018 Jury
        • 2018 Finalists
      • 2019 Knabe International Piano Competition >
        • 2019 Jury
        • 2019 Finalists
      • 2021 Knabe International Piano Competition >
        • 2021 Competition Information
        • 2021 Jury
        • 2021 Finalists
      • 2023 Knabe International Piano Competition >
        • 2023 Jury
  • Summer Festival
    • 2020 Mid-Atlantic Piano Festival
  • Photos & Videos
    • 2016 Photo Gallery
    • 2016 Video Clips
    • 2017 Photo Gallery
    • 2017 Video Clips
    • 2018 Photo Gallery
    • 2018 Video Clips
    • 2019 Photo Gallery
    • 2019 Video Clips
    • 2021 Photo Gallery
    • 2021 Video Clips
  • Support the Knabe Institute
    • Donate / Volunteer
    • Support the Institute with a Piano Purchase
    • Advertise at Knabe
    • Donate Your Piano
    • Photos and Video
    • Fundraisers
    • Donors
  • Lessons
    • Approved Instructors
    • Choosing a Teacher
  • New Page
Picture

2022 William knabe
​international piano competition

Congratulations 2022 Winners!

LIVE ROUND WINNERS
Solo Division 1 (Ages 6-7)
1st Prize: Caleb Ding
2nd Prize: Olivia Li
3rd Prize: Jayden Sun

​​Audience Award: Jayden Sun
​
Solo Division 2 (Ages 8-10)
1st Prize: Ella Xu
2nd Prize: Claire Li
3rd Prize: Evan Song
Honorable Mention: Eric Li & Karissa Lin
Audience Award (tie): Ella Xu & Evan Song


Solo Division 3 (Ages 11-14)
1st Prize: Caroline Su
2nd Prize: Joseph Yoon
Honorable Mention: Leo Yang, Rachel Yiqiao Yang, & Tansy Yu
Audience Award: Leo Yang
​
Solo Division 4 (Ages 15-18)
2nd Prize: Katie Xiang
Honorable Mention: Philip Wang
​Audience Award: Philip Wang



Video Round Winners
Solo Division 1 (Ages 6-10)
1st Prize: Jancis Xu
3rd Prize: Ethan Yang
Honorable Mention: Hiroshi Corro, Kate Lee,
​& Emma Nguyen


Solo Division 2 (Ages 11-17)
1st Prize: Ellen Foreman
2nd Prize: Ryan Wang
3rd Prize: Julia Huang

Concerto Division 1 (Ages 10-18)
1st Prize (tie): Noah Greenstein-Sheppard
1st Prize (tie): Kelvin Jou
2nd Prize; Andy Wang
​
3rd Prize: Joel Chen

Semi-Final Honors Recital
​Eunice Choi - Liszt
Eric Sun - Bach
Sophia Wang - Beethoven
Masterclass
Rickie Lim - Mozart
Emma Li - Bach
Eric Sun - Bach

Congratulations 2022 Semi-Finalists!

LIVE ROUND SEMI-FINALIST SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 21, 2022
NO EVENTS
Friday, July 22, 2022
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Registration & Practice Rooms
7:30 PM
Dr. Daniel Pesca in Concert 
Click Here for Your Free Ticket
Saturday, July 23, 2002
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Semi-Final Rounds
6:30 PM
Finalists Announced
7:30 PM
Concert for Select Semi-Finalists

Live Round Semi-Finalists
Solo Division 1 (Ages 6-7)
Vivian Chen
Caleb Ding
Olivia Li
Tyson Shi
Jayden Sun

Chase Warrow
​

Solo Division 2 (Ages 8-10)
Eunice Choi
Zixiang Gao
Claire Li
Eric Li
Rickie Lim
Karissa Lin
Pimmada Masiri
Noah Shin
Evan Song
Katie Wang
Ella Xu
Ethan Yang
Solo Division 3 (Ages 11-14)
Joel Chen
Noah Greenstein-Sheppard

Dylan Hu
Ankush Karmakar
Mingze Li
Emma Li
Jason Pan
Terry Sheiko
Caroline Su
Eric Sun
Elaina Wang
Gavin Wang
Jenny Wang
Sophia Wang
Leo Yang
Rachel Yiqiao Yang
Joseph Yoon
Tansy Yu
Leila Zhang
Maggie Zhang

Solo Division 4 (Ages 15-18)
Erin Chen
Philip Wang
Katie Xiang

Video Semi-Final Rounds
Solo Division 1 (Ages 6-10)
Hiroshi Corro
Kate Lee
Emma Nguyen

Jancis Xu
Solo Division 2 (Ages 11-17)
Ellen Foreman
Julia Huang
Ryan Wang
Concerto Division 1 (Ages 10-18)
Joel Chen
Noah Greenstein-Sheppard
Kelvin Jou
Andy Wang

For Pianists between the ages of 6 and 26
Prestigious Adjudicators | Substantial Awards



Application Deadline: May 31, 2022, Late Applications Accepted Until June 15, 2022


Participate in one of two ways:
​
1. Live Semi Final and  Final Rounds at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County beginning July 20, 2022

-or-

2. Participate by Pre-Recorded Video (all rounds)


Standard Admission Preliminary Round Video Audition Deadline:
May 31, 2022

(Late Application Deadline: June 15, 2022 - Additional $50 Fee)


Apply Online
Click Here for Rules
Information Coming Soon About Our
JULY 2023 SUMMER FESTIVAL & COMPETITION
Ages 6-17

Competition Highlights


Categories:
​Option 1 (Live Semi-Final & Final Rounds)

Solo Piano
Division 1: Ages 6-7
Division 2: Ages 8-10
Division 3: Ages 11-14
Division 4: Ages 15-18
Concerto
Division 1: Ages 10-18

 • Division is based on age of applicant on July 24, 2022 • 

​Option 2 (All Rounds by Pre-Recorded Video)
Solo Piano
Division 1: Ages 6-10
Division 2: Ages 11-17
Division 3: Ages 18-26
Concerto
Division 1: Ages 10-17
Division 2: Ages 18-26
​

 • Division is based on age of applicant on July 24, 2022 • 

Rounds

For Both Options: Application = Video Preliminary Round
Semi-Final & Final Rounds
(Option 1: held live at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
(Option 2: pre-recorded video submission)

Option 1:
July 20-23, 2022:
Live Semi-Final Rounds
A pool of applicants who advance past the preliminaries will perform live for our prestigious jury.
If live, rounds will be open to the public (free admission).


​July 24, 2022: 
Final Rounds
Applicants who advance to the finals will perform in the Earl & Darielle Linehan Concert Hall (unless campus closures prevent hall usage)
and will have an opportunity to win cash prizes. 
Final rounds (if live) are professionally recorded and may be broadcast. Tickets are required and will be available online and at the door.

Prizes

2022 Prizes will be based on Fundraising Results

Expected Cash Awards (for Option 1)
(actual amount may be more or less):
Solo Divisions

Division 1 (Ages 6-7)
1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20, Audience Award: $25*


Division 2 (Ages 8-10)
1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50, Audience Award: $25*


Division 3 (Ages 11-14)
1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100, Audience Award: $25*

Division 4 (Ages 15-18)
1st: $350, 2nd: $275, 3rd: $200, Audience Award: $25*

 Concerto Divisions**

Division 1 
 (Ages 10-17)
1st: $350, 2nd: $275, 3rd: $200, Audience Award: $25*​


​*Audience Prizes will not be awarded if events must be held online.


**In addition to the cash award, the Knabe Institute will attempt to procure a performance with orchestra.  Results will depend on programming considerations and on the quality of the prize-winners final round performance.

LOCATION:


Semi-Final Rounds: July 20-23, 2022
(Open to the Public if held live at the University of Maryland)


Final Round Events: Sunday, July 24, 2022
Final Round Performances:  
     (2:30, 3:15, 4:00, & 5:00 pm - Tickets Required)

Masterclasses:  
     (12:30-2:00 pm - Free)
Awards Presentation:
     (Approx 6:30 pm - free)


     University of Maryland, Baltimore County
     Performing Arts & Humanities Building
     1000 Hilltop Circle

     Baltimore, MD 21250
​
Picture

Semi-Final & Final Round Location Information:

     The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, is located off of Rt 166 (exit 47B from I-95)  When entering campus from Rt 166, turn left on to Hilltop Circle, and then turn right to park in lot 8.  Lot 8 parking is free during the weekend.

     Warm up space will be available for competitors upon check in.  An information table will be located outside of the concert hall.  Will-call tickets, ticket purchases, participant certificates, and other information will be available on site.

     Don't forget, non-finalists receive a point towards future rewards when attending the final round performance!  Don't forget to sign in at the information table to receive your credit.

For more information:
Click here for directions   |    Information about the Music Department

Lot 8 is Free on Friday after 4pm, and on Saturday & Sunday all day
Thursday & Friday (before 4pm) Participants: Please Utilize Paid Visitor Parking
Picture

Contact

1-888-978-5332 Ext. 4
info@knabeinstitute.org