The 2025 Junior International Competition finalist performs timeless classics in our Season of Stars kick-off on Tuesday, November 4. Join us for a pre-concert reception, followed by stirring renditions of Handel, Liszt, and Prokofiev by rising star Ryusei Kobayshi.
Bio:
Ryusei Kobayashi gave his first solo concert when he was 10 years old, and has been astonishing audiences ever since. He’s won several recent competitions, including 1st Prize at Pacific Stars Piano Competition, Krystian Tkaczewski Piano Competition, and Paderewski Piano Competition. Now a 15-year-old high school student, he’s a 9th grader at Stanford Online High School and studies with Rodolfo Leone at the Colburn School of Music. When he’s not studying, practicing, or performing, he enjoys playing with his stuffed animals and soccer with his friends.
Legendary pianist, composer, author and performer John Bayless presents a one-night-only performance.
Featuring the medalists from the 2025 Junior International Competition and Patrick Evans, Master of Ceremonies!
Latin Grammy Winner Marco Godoy creates a lively performance featuring Bolero music.
The Mission of Palm Springs International Piano Competition (PSIPC) is to discover, promote and inspire promising young classical pianists through triennial public competitions, offering monetary prizes and significant performance and career opportunities, while providing local community educational outreach and engagement.
April 11 - 21, 2025
$10,000
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Discover extraordinary talent and passion at the 2025 Junior Competition.
