Paderewski Music Society in Los Angeles

The Jury has awarded the following prizes:

🥇Drollinger Family Charitable Foundation First Prize
Seonghun Jeong, South Korea 🇰🇷
J. S. Bach Toccata in F Sharp Minor BWV 910
C. Vine Piano Sonata No. 1
F. Liszt Rhapsodie Espagnole S. 254
A. Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 4 in F Sharp Major Op. 30

🥈Fidelity Investments Second Prize
Wooyoung Cho, South Korea 🇰🇷
J. Haydn Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI: 6
S. Rachmaninoff Etude Op. 39 No. 3
F. Schubert Drei Klavierstücke D. 946
A. Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 5 Op. 53

🥉Zacha Homes Third Prize
Dominic Doutney, UK 🇬🇧
J. S. Bach Partita No. 3 in A minor
S. Rachmaninoff Variations on a Theme of Corelli Op 42
M. Walter Variations on a Theme by Flying Lotus (2021)
B. Bartok 2 Romanian Dances Op. 8a

🏅Special Honorable Mention
Vladimir Petrov, Mexico 🇲🇽
F. Chopin Sonata No. 3 Op. 58
T. Hosokawa «2 lines» Étude (2011)
S. Rachmaninov Moments Musicaux Op. 16

🏅Special Honorable Mention
Daehyeon Jung, South Korea 🇰🇷
J. S. Bach Partita No.4 in D Major BWV 828
E. Granados Quejas ó la Maja y el Ruineñor from Goyescas
F. Liszt Piano Sonata in B Minor S.178

🎖️Paderewski Music Society Special Prize for the Best Performance of Paderewski
Pun Punyasavatsut, Thailand 🇹🇭
I. J. Paderewski Legend in A-flat Major Op. 16 No. 1
Bach Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue
F. Chopin Ballade No. 4 Op. 52

🏆Marcus/Saya Special Prize for the Best Performance of Contemporary Work
Seonghun Jeong, South Korea 🇰🇷

Congratulations to all the winners!
Thank you to all who participated in the competition.

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TODAYS SESSION ARE STARTING EARLY DUE TO EXTENDED FINALS.
Please note the changed times. Ticketing will allow entry upon the corresponding time, no need to purchase an extra ticket. Please leave time for parking.

Enjoy the Final day and good luck to all our competing pianists!

Tune in to our livestream if you are unable to make it!

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Dear Pianists, and Guests,

On behalf of the 2026 American International Paderewski Piano Competition, we wish to express our profound appreciation to all twenty-four semi-finalists. The artistry and technical mastery displayed throughout this round were of an extraordinary standard, representing the very highest level of musical excellence.
The jury was tasked with the challenging responsibility of selecting only six finalists. However, given the caliber of the performances and in recognition of this pool of exceptional talent, the jury have made the decision to advance eight finalists to the final round on Friday, 2/13.

In the order of their performances:

-Session 1 ( 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Jaehyun Jeon, South Korea
Dominic Doutney, UK
Seonghun Jeong, South Korea

-Session 2 ( 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Ryota Yamazaki, Japan
Juan Pedro García Oliva, Spain

-Session 3 ( 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
WooYoung Cho, South Korea
Vladimir Petrov, Mexico
Daehyeon Jung, South Korea

We extend our warmest congratulations to the finalists. To all pianists: please know that the decision was incredibly difficult, and we thank you for sharing your unique artistic gifts with us.

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Grab a $15-$25 ticket to hear 25 of the Best Young Pianists in the World!! The 25 Semi-Finalists are age 16-30. This is going to be an extraordinary event you do not want to miss. Purchase your tickets now in the intimate West Los Angeles 200-seat theatre before they sell out. www.paderewskimusicsociety.org