American Pianists Association

The 2023 American Pianists Awards are here! Five finalists vie for the $200,000 Cole Porter Fellowship.

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The Premiere Series provides the first live, adjudicated performances of the five American Pianists Awards finalists. Over the course of five months, each finalist appears on stage in Indianapolis for a trio/solo performance at the Jazz Kitchen and completes a three-day residency at an Indianapolis-area high school.

Esteban Castro | September 24, 2022

Paul Cornish | November 5, 2022

Thomas Linger | December 3, 2022Caelan Cardello | January 28, 2023Isaiah J. Thompson | February 25, 2023

The culmination of the American Pianists Awards, Discovery Week brings all five finalists together for the adjudicated Club Finals and Gala Finals, in addition to other activities, in April 2023. The variety of events replicates nearly every kind of performance situation a professional pianist will encounter and offers opportunities to perform with celebrated collaborative artists.

Community Concert | April 20, 2023 | Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis

(FREE, no ticket required)

Club Finals | April 21, 2023 | The Cabaret, Indianapolis

Gala Finals | April 22, 2023 | Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis(Premium Seating Call 317-940-9945 · Standard Seating at HCT box office)