Attend The 2024 competitIon

Grand Opening Jury Showcase

• Date: Friday 26 January 2024
• Location: To Be Provided 

The Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition officially begins with an opening showcase featuring performances by the all-star 2024 jury panel!

ROUND I

• Free & Open to the Public!

• Dates: 27 – 28 January 2024
• Location: Lulla Bennack Music Center, University of the Incarnate Word
• Award(s) Given: Junior Jury Award

Twelve (12) contestants will each perform a 50-minute recital, with 10-minute breaks between each performance. There are no program restrictions in this round so the contestant may choose freely their repertoire. At the end of the round, 6 semifinalists are chosen to continue to Round II and a winner is selected for the Junior Jury Award.

Day 1, Morning Session (Contestants #1-3)

Saturday 27 January 2024, 10 AM – 1 PM

Day 1, Evening Session (Contestants #4-6)

Saturday 27 January 2024, 4 – 7 PM

Day 2, Morning Session (Contestants #7-9)

Sunday 28 January 2024, 10 AM – 1 PM

Day 2, Evening Session (Contestants #10-12)

Sunday 28 January 2024, 4 – 7 PM

ROUND II

• Free & Open to the Public!

• Date: 30 January 2024
• Location: Lulla Bennack Music Center, University of the Incarnate Word
• Award(s) Given: Best Performance of a Work by Spanish or Latin Composer

Six (6) semifinalists will each perform a 50-minute recital, with 10-minute breaks between each performance. Semifinalists must perform at least one (1) work by a composer from their own country of origin, and at least one (1) work from a composer of Latin-American or Spanish origin. At the end of the round, three (3) finalists are chosen to continue to Round III and IV and a winner is selected for the “Best Performance of a Work by Spanish or Latin Composer” Award.

Morning Session (Semifinalists #1-3)

Tuesday 30 January 2024, 10 AM – 1 PM

Evening Session (Semifinalists #4-6)

Tuesday 30 January 2024, 4 – 7 PM

Round III

• Free & Open to the Public!

• Date: Thursday 1 February 2024, 7 PM
• Location: Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center
• Award(s) Given: Audience Favorite Award

Three (3) Finalists perform a commissioned chamber music work by San Antonio composer Dr. Aaron Prado with an ensemble of acclaimed guest artists. The winner of the “Audience Favorite Award” is selected.

Round IV

• Free & Open to the Public!

• Date: Saturday 3 February 2024, 7 PM
• Location:H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
• Award(s) Given: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals

Three (3) Finalists perform with the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Orchestra artistic director Scott Yoo, renowned violinist and host of the PBS TV series “Now Hear This”. Winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals are chosen.

Gurwitz Awards Brunch

• Date: Sunday 4 February 2024, 10 – 11 AM
• Location: To Be Provided

Awards are presented along with a short performance by The Gurwitz 2024 Medalists.