Discovering and developing the next generation of pianists through the Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition
First written in FY2017-Q3. 8 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「・The 59th Kawai Music Competition and the fifth Sound Tree Competition were held in Japan, and the fifth editions were held overseas」
The company disclosed its continued track record of holding the 59th competition in Japan and the fifth competition overseas as part of its efforts to develop the next generation of performers. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established in 2017 to mark the 90th anniversary of the company's founding, held its fourth edition in August this year. A total of 237 pianists from 21 countries and regions worldwide entered, giving high-level performances and generating a strong response. We will continue to discover and develop pianists who will lead the next generation around the world, while promoting international exchange and music culture worldwide.」
The fourth competition was held in August, with the specific result of 237 entries from 21 countries and regions. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established to mark the 90th anniversary of the company's founding, held its third edition, with 234 pianists from 18 countries and regions entering and giving high-level performances that generated a strong response. We will continue to focus on discovering and developing pianists who will lead the next generation and promoting music culture worldwide.」
The third competition and its results, including 234 entries from 18 countries and regions, were reconfirmed, and the company continues to develop the next generation and promote music culture. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established to mark the 90th anniversary of the company's founding, held its third edition in August this year, with 234 pianists from 18 countries and regions entering and giving high-level performances that generated a strong response.」
The third competition was held, with the specific result of 234 entries from 18 countries and regions. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established to mark the 90th anniversary of the company's founding, held its third edition in August this year, with entries from 234 pianists from 18 countries and regions.」
The specific result reported for the third competition was 234 entries from 18 countries and regions. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the second Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established to mark the 90th anniversary of the company's founding, was held, with 239 pianists from 17 countries and regions entering and giving high-level performances that generated a strong response. We will continue to focus on discovering and developing pianists who will lead the next generation and promoting music culture worldwide.」
The second competition and its results, including 239 entries from 17 countries and regions, were reiterated, and the company continues to develop the next generation and promote music culture. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the second Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established last year to mark the 90th anniversary of the company's founding, was held in August this year. A total of 239 pianists from 17 countries and regions entered, giving high-level performances and generating a strong response. We will continue to focus on discovering and developing pianists who will lead the next generation and promoting music culture worldwide.」
The second competition was held in August, with 239 entries from 17 countries and regions. The company continues to develop the next generation and promote music culture. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the second Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established last year to mark the 90th anniversary of the company's founding and which received a strong response, will be held in August this year. We will continue to focus on discovering and developing pianists who will lead the next generation and promoting music culture worldwide.」
The company plans to hold the second competition in August this year and continues to discover and develop next-generation pianists and promote music culture. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「To continue meeting those expectations, we will hold the second competition in August this year, further enhancing its content, including by expanding the preliminary-round slots.」
Specific plans were presented for holding the second competition in August this year, expanding the preliminary-round slots and enhancing its content. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At the Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established to mark the company's 90th anniversary, 351 pianists from 25 countries around the world entered and gave highly acclaimed performances. To meet that acclaim, the company will hold the second competition in August this year, further enhancing its content, including by expanding the qualifying slots.」
Specific plans were presented for the second competition, including holding it in August this year, expanding the preliminary-round slots and enhancing its content. The previous results, with 351 participants from 25 countries, were also reiterated. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established to mark the company's 90th anniversary, 351 pianists from 25 countries around the world entered and gave highly acclaimed performances. The company will continue to discover and develop the next generation of pianists from around the world, while promoting international exchange and fostering global music culture.」
The company reported 351 entries from 25 countries and continues to discover and develop the next generation of pianists and promote music culture. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, established to mark the company's 90th anniversary, 351 pianists from 25 countries around the world entered. At the semifinals and final held in Japan, 39 pianists gave highly acclaimed performances.」
The Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition progressed to the implementation stage, with concrete results shown by 351 entries from 25 countries and 39 participants in the semifinals and final. - FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「To mark the company's 90th anniversary, it also established the Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, named after “Shigeru Kawai,” to discover and develop the next generation of pianists from around the world, promote international exchange and foster global music culture.」
The company disclosed for the first time an initiative to develop the next generation of performers and promote music culture through the establishment of an international piano competition marking its 90th anniversary.