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Welcome to Music Through The Centuries

Ninth Annual International Music Competition

Open to all ages, levels, and instruments worldwide. Solo, chamber ensembles, choir, orchestra, and composition categories welcome.

Round 1: Online Audition

  • Application Deadline: February 3, 2027

  • Judging Period: February 3–8, 2027 (Results sent via email)

  • Repertoire: One piece of free choice (one movement or complete short work). Multiple entries permitted.

Final Round: Live Performance & Awards

  • Dates: February 13–14, 2027 (TBD)

  • Venue: Pleasanton Recital Hall — 3908 Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

  • Prizes: Cash prizes awarded to Grand Prix winner.

(Same repertoire required for both rounds. Live round performance fee applies.)

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Music Through The Centuries Competition and Festival

Welcome to the Music Through The Centuries Competition and Festival, an international platform dedicated to celebrating the rich history and evolution of music by inspiring and recognizing young musicians from around the world. Since our inception in 2020, we have been committed to providing an opportunity for talented pianists and musicians to showcase their skills, deepen their appreciation of musical heritage, and engage with diverse repertoires across different periods and styles.

Our competition is structured to encourage musicians of all levels to perform a wide range of works, from baroque and classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions. By exploring the vast treasury of musical literature, participants develop a comprehensive understanding of the art form and build a solid foundation for their future musical endeavors.

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Our Mission

At Music Through The Centuries, our mission is to promote musical excellence by providing young musicians with an inspiring platform to perform and grow. We aim to nurture the next generation of artists by offering them a chance to experience the joy of performance while being guided by internationally acclaimed judges from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Through our solo, duet, ensemble, and concerto events, we foster both individual talent and collaborative musicianship.

Join us on our debut in Bay Area, California, USA and show off your musical talent to the world. The competition is open to all nationalities of all ages and instruments, including piano, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, harp, voice, harpsichord, accordion, tradition, and ethnic instruments. And don’t forget, it’s open to all genres of music – classical, jazz, pop, traditional and ethnic.

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Competition Date: July 3rd, 2026

Address: Piazza San Luca, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy

Online Audition Requirements

Application deadline: June 15th, 2026. Accepting online applications for musical performance.

Competition rules

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Online Audition Requirements

Application Deadline February 1st, 2027. Accepting online applications for musical performance

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Repertoire

One selection of your choice from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern period performed from memory.

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Requirements To Submit Video

Submit an unedited video of the contestant’s performance as a YouTube link. The video MUST NOT be edited.

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Judging

The decision of the jury is final and cannot be appealed. Multiple awards may be given in each age category

Our adjudicators

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Alexander Lazarev Founder & Piano, USA

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Tatiana Kubatina Founder & Piano, USA

Roberto Plano Piano, Italy

Jerry Wong Piano, Australia

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Irina Sharapova Piano, Russia

Vitali Berzons

Vitali Berzon Piano, Germany

Nadezhda Skokova Violin, Russia

Maria Lott

Maria Lott Piano, Germany

Anton Demyshev

Anton Demyshev Violin, Viola, Russia

Dmitry Alexeev Piano, USA

Paul Bornhauser Piano, Germany

Varthui Vicky

Varduhi Vicky Bagdasarian Piano, USA

Liya Ledyaeva

Liya Ledyaeva Piano, Russia

Sherin Moustafa Piano, USA

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Tatiana Rostovtseva Piano, Germany

Glazkov

Alexey Glazkov Piano & Composition, Russia

LWang

Linli Wang Piano, USA

Alec

Alec Sloane Piano, Guitar & Composition, USA

Sarah

Sarah Mendes Piano, Switzerland

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Marina Kerze Piano, USA

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