The 2023 Scottish International Piano Competition was held from 1st to 10th September. Congratulations to First Prize Winner Jonathan Mamora!

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Press Coverage

World Federation of International Music Competitions (30th September 2023)

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (11th September 2023)

The Scotsman (11th August 2023)

Classical Music (9th August 2023)

Planet Hugill (9th August 2023)

The Herald (5th August 2023)

Classic FM (18th July 2023)

View fullsize ๐Ÿ‘ We are thrilled that our Artistic Director, Professor Aaron Shorr, has been appointed Director of Music at the prestigious @rcsofficial. This is a momentous achievement and a testament to Professor Shorr’s unparalleled expertise and dedicati
View fullsize ๐Ÿ“ฃ Concert Announcement ๐ŸŽน Witness the extraordinary performances of @jonathanmamora as he takes the stage again to perform Rachmaninov's 3rd Concerto! As part of the prestigious winner's prize, he'll be collaborating with our friends at the @rsnoof
View fullsize ๐ŸŽน Exciting Opportunity to Join the Board! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐Ÿ”— www.scotpianocomp.com/join-the-board As we gear up for the 40th anniversary competition in 2026, we're on the lookout for dynamic individuals with diverse skills to join us in shaping ou
View fullsize ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ We can hardly believe it's been a week since the final of the 2023 Scottish International Piano Competition! ๐ŸŽน ๐ŸŒŸ It was an incredible afternoon, with three outstanding musicians delivering performances that were simply breathtaking.
View fullsize โ˜๏ธ We're still on cloud nine after yesterday's enthralling final! Take a look at this fantastic shot by our official photographer, Robbie McFadzean, showcasing Jonathan Mamora in the middle of his Rachmaninoff performance. ๐Ÿ“ธ
View fullsize ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŸ And the winner is ... Jonathan Mamora! ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽถ What an incredible final we've just witnessed. The atmosphere in the hall was absolutely electric! Congratulations from all of us at the Scottish International Piano Competition ๐ŸŽนโœจ and also to our joi
View fullsize ๐ŸŽค It's a pleasure to introduce Neil Sutcliffe as our Presenter for the final! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽน “I’m delighted to have been asked to host the final this year. I've met the performers, gotten to know a bit about their musical lives, and shared in th
View fullsize Let's give a warm welcome to our wonderful conductor for the final performances, David Niemann, who is celebrating his 33rd birthday today! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽถ We think it's a fantastic way to spend it! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚
View fullsize ๐ŸŽน Both the Yamaha CFX and the Steinway Model D look absolutely stunning at the RSNO Centre, our state-of-the-art venue for today's final. ๐ŸŽน
View fullsize Artistic Director and Chair of the Jury, Aaron Shorr, welcomed our visiting guests for a special gathering ahead of tomorrow's final. Pictured from top (left to right): Fali Pavri, Aaron Shorr, Marc Silverman; second row (left to right): Carole Presl
View fullsize What a fantastic day it has been! We had the pleasure of introducing our three finalists to the brilliant @rsnoofficial. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒŸ
View fullsize ๐Ÿ‘€ Stay tuned to our Facebook page this afternoon, where we'll be introducing tomorrow's finalists to you! ๐ŸŒŸ
View fullsize ๐Ÿ‘ Let's give a huge round of applause to our three outstanding finalists! They're all set to dazzle you with their chosen concertos alongside the RSNO this Sunday afternoon. ๐Ÿคฉ Don't forget, even if you aren’t able to attend in-person, you wo
View fullsize After a phenomenal set of semifinals, our jury is now confronted with the challenging task of determining who will advance to the grand final on Sunday. ๐ŸŒŸ Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the RSNO library, where they eagerly await instructions re
View fullsize ๐Ÿ™ We'd like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible volunteers, who have dedicated countless hours to ensure the smooth running of the competition. ๐Ÿ™Œ They are the heroes behind the scenes, always ready to assist
View fullsize ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Last night, Fali Pavri brought our jury members closer together over the infamous family dosa. Glasgow is renowned for its exquisite Indian cuisine, and we couldn't resist introducing our VIPs to this culinary delight any longer. ๐Ÿค
View fullsize ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŸ Congratulations to our 10 incredible semifinalists! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽถ It's been an absolutely fantastic journey filled with talent and passion, and we can't wait to see what these remarkable musicians have in store for us in the next stage of the competitio
View fullsize ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Ensuring the Jury remains well-nourished is crucial for them to stay focused on the music. Our exceptional in-house catering team, "Where The Monkey Sleeps", has consistently delighted with their delectable midday meals. To make our Art