Piano Festival and Competition
Sidebar
November 14-16, 2025
The Piano UofL Piano Festival and Elizabeth Huang International Piano Competition will be held November 14-16, 2025, at the University of Louisville School of Music. This three-day piano event features masterclasses, individual lessons, a piano competition, lectures, a faculty recital and performance opportunities for students.
New this year
We are opening a few spots for advanced adult pianists. Please see the information below on how to apply.
The festival is supported in part through the generous contribution from the Elizabeth Lee Huang '63, '63 Piano Endowment. Consider making a gift to this endowment to further its impact.
Artist Faculty
Ilya Itin
Marina Lomazov
Lora Tchekoratova
Anna Petrova
Jeffrey Jamner
Krista Wallace-Boaz
Piano Guest Artist Concert
Friday, November 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Comstock
Purchase tickets
Festival
The Piano Festival will include masterclasses and individual lessons by faculty members, student concerts, a faculty concert and various lectures. All accepted students will receive either a lesson or participate in a public masterclass by the faculty. All masterclasses are open to the public.
Students for the public masterclasses will be selected based on their pre-screening materials and faculty recommendation.
Registration Fees
Pre-college and college students:
$75 registration fee | NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE NOVEMBER 7
Adult students:
$100 registration fee | NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE NOVEMBER 7
A limited number of spots are available for advanced adult pianists. If accepted, students will need to submit the tuition fee of $300.
Please register for the festival here and pay here (note piano festival in invoice number).
The Elizabeth Huang International Piano Competition
The competition is open to pianists aged 14-18, who are not currently enrolled in college. The live round will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Application deadline, including pre-selection video, November 7, 2025 - NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE
Notification of acceptance will be made on a rolling basis.
Pre-selection video demonstrating the applicant’s ability can be sent with the application via unlisted YouTube link or Vimeo.
Fees
Application fee $150
All students who apply and are accepted to the competition will be automatically granted participation in the Piano Festival.
Please register for the competition here and pay here (note piano competition in the invoice number).
Live Round Repertoire
Maximum 15 minutes of music from at least two different styles from the following:
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
20th and 21st Century
Prepared piano works and unpublished pieces are NOT allowed.
With the exception of the 20th / 21st Century pieces all works must be memorized.
Prizes
First Prize: $2,000, generously sponsored by Dr. Tsu Huang
Second Prize: $1,000
Third Prize: $500, generously sponsored by The Piano Shop
All prize winners will be required to perform at the concluding concert on Sunday, November 16th.
For more information, contact Dr. Anna Petrova.