Concours international de piano de Tbilissi

Founded in 1997, to discover, present and encourage talented and aspiring pianists, Tbilisi International Piano Competition is open to pianists aged 16-33 of all nationalities; it consists of four rounds - the Final performed with the symphony orchestra. Applicants are admitted upon a preliminary recording selection. The Competition offers main and special prizes, concert engagements in various countries and a CD with a recording of the Semi-Final. An international panel of judges is comprised of the world's prominent musicians.