Winners of the 18th Rubinstein Competition

Rubinstein Competition winners — 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 Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition is considered one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world and is held in Israel once every three years. The competition brings together the best pianists from around the world, aged 18 to 32. 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 journey 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 of more than 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 inspiration for the competition since its founding in 1974, and it is not by chance that it is considered one of the leading and most influential piano competitions in the world. Concert program in Haifa: 1. Roman Fediurko - Third Prize. 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. 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. 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 journey in the Rubinstein Competition, among them: Emanuel Ax (1974), Gerhard Oppitz (1977), Alexander Korsantia (1995), Kirill Gerstein (2001), Alexander Gavrylyuk (2005), Boris Giltburg (2011), Daniil Trifonov (2011), and many others. In September 2026, the final stage of the 18th Rubinstein Competition will take place, and at its conclusion, on September 9, we will know the winners. 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.