Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artist Competition

The 2025 Eisemann International Young Artist Competition for Piano, presented by the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, invites early-career pianists aged 14-27 to compete for a cash award and the opportunity to perform a piano concerto with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in Richardson, TX, USA.

Professional and pre-professional musicians, including students and those with advanced music degrees, are encouraged to apply. Eligibility extends to pianists worldwide, but previous winners and current students of this year’s jurors panel may not participate. Applicants must submit an unedited performance of a concerto along with their online application by November 1, 2024. Semifinalists and finalists will perform live in Texas for the judge’s panel on Sat., Jan. 11, 2025. The First Prize award is $5,000, Second Prize is $2,000, and the Third Prize is $1,000. The winner must be available for rehearsals and the final performance in Richardson, TX on March 1, 2025.