Winners of the 18th Rubinstein Competition

Winners of the Rubinstein Competition: the three winners of the 18th Rubinstein Competition arrive for a festive recital right after their win! A unique and moving concert held once every three years! The Rubinstein Piano Competition is considered one of the world's most prestigious piano competitions and takes place in Israel once every three years. The best pianists from around the world, aged 18 to 32, compete in it. The competition serves as a significant springboard for its winners on their way to international recognition, and many of today's piano stars began their careers in this competition. You have a golden opportunity to hear them play before the world discovers their talent! The Rubinstein Competition, named after one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, has a glorious tradition spanning over 50 years. The competition's founder, Yaakov Bistritzky, recognized the importance of preserving Rubinstein's musical legacy for future generations. Indeed, Rubinstein's spirit has been the competition's inspiration since its founding in 1974, and it is rightly considered one of the world's leading and most influential piano competitions. Concert program in Haifa: 1. Roman Fediurko, third prize (Roman Fediurko) Beethoven: Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110; Josef Hofmann: Kaleidoscope, from "Character Sketches," Op. 40 No. 4 2. Jinhyung Park, second prize (Jinhyung Park) Debussy: "Images," Book One: Reflets dans l'eau / Hommage à Rameau / Mouvement; Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No. 1 Intermission 3. Dmitry Yudin, first prize and audience favorite (Dmitry Yudin) Bach: Toccata in D major, BWV 912; Griffes: "Roman Sketches," Op. 7; Mussorgsky: "Pictures at an Exhibition" In Ashdod: The Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition is considered one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, in which the best pianists from around the world, aged 18 to 32, compete. As one of the world's most esteemed piano competitions, the Rubinstein Competition serves as a significant springboard for its winners on their way to international recognition. Many of today's piano stars began their careers at the Rubinstein Competition, including: Emanuel Ax (1974), Gerhard Oppitz (1977), Alexander Korsantia (1995), Kirill Gerstein (2001), Alexander Gavrylyuk (2005), Boris Giltburg (2011), Daniil Trifonov (2011), and many more. In September 2026, the final stage of the 18th Rubinstein Competition will take place, and at its conclusion, on September 9, the winners will be announced. The two winners of the 18th competition will perform after their win at the Ashdod Performing Arts Center. You have a golden opportunity to hear them play just before they launch their international careers.