A celebration of global musical excellence, the fierce Classic Piano Competition culminates in Dubai for its third year.
Testament to the transcendent powers of music, the 2024 competition unites seventy rising stars from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures, with showcase piano performances from five finalists who will battle it out for a €250,000 prize.
Over three weeks, the talented finalists will tackle works by Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Mozart and more to showcase classical mastery and contemporary flair, while also pushing their technical and creative capabilities to the limit in thrilling concerto performances alongside a renowned symphony orchestra.
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Andrey Gugnin wins top prize at Classic Piano International Competition
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