We bring great piano music to the California desert.
The non-profit Virginia Waring International Piano Competition hosts a classical piano competition every other year with participants coming to Palm Desert, California from around the world. In between competitions, the organization has outreach concerts in schools and the community. Most competition rounds, master classes and concerts are free or offered at very reduced admission prices.
The next competition will be from March 27 through April 3, 2011
for Juniors (age 12 and under) and Intermediates (ages 13 - 17).
The application is now available online.
Click here for Rules and Regulations.
CD's and DVD's of the 2009 Competition are now available for purchase.
Call 760-773-2575 or email the VWIPC office for details.
VWIPC Announcements
Musical Dine Arounds Amidst Beautiful Settings in Premier Restaurants
Join us for a series of Festive Dinners and Music amidst beautiful surroundings in premier restaurants with specially created 3-course menus including tax and tip (no host bar). Wonderful piano entertainment by past competitors of the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition: See event calendar for more details
A perfect way to satisfy your gastronomic and musical appetites while supporting the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition
Sun, Sept 19, 2010 - Le Vallauris, Palm Springs; Bill Marx hosts Vijay Venkatesh - $70
Sun, Oct 17, 2010 - Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage - $70; Bill Marx hosts Tanya Karyagina - $70
Sun, Nov 21, 2010 - Trio Restaurant, Palm Springs - $50; John Bayless hosts Vijay Venkatesh
2009 Winner Khristenko Wins 2010 Iturbi!
Congratulations to Stanislav Khristenko, the 2009 Waring Solo 1st Place Winner and Ernst Krenek Prize Winner on his 1st Place win at the 2010 Jose Iturbi Piano Competition. His program included Gershwin, Granados, Liszt and Prokofiev.
