Washington International Piano Artists Competition 2026 | Semifinals Highlights – Kotomi Suzuki

Experience the brilliant semifinal highlights of Kotomi Suzuki at the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition, presented by the Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) as part of The Festival of Music 2026. In this performance, pianist Kotomi Suzuki takes the stage for the semifinal round of this prestigious international competition, showcasing her artistry, musicality, and passion for the piano. 🎼 Kotomi Suzuki - Semifinals Program: 0:00 Intro 1:34 J.S. Bach - Partita No. 3 in A minor BWV 827 (movements 1-3) 10:37 J.S. Bach - Partita No. 3 in A minor BWV 827 (movements 4-7) 21:55 Sergei Prokofiev - Piano Sonata No.8, Op.84 - 3rd movement 🏆 Competition: 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition 🎶 Event: The Festival of Music 2026 🎥 Presented through: Virtual Concert Halls 📍 Washington, D.C. The Washington International Piano Artists Competition celebrates exceptional pianists aged 31 and older who are not professional pianists, highlighting the remarkable level of artistry that can be achieved by musicians whose primary careers may lie outside of music. The Washington International Piano Arts Council was founded in 2001 by John Gardecki and his wife, Chateau. The idea for the organization grew from John’s own experiences participating in international piano competitions for amateur pianists, including the Concours International des Grands Amateurs de Piano in Paris and the Van Cliburn International Piano Amateur Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by these experiences, John and Chateau envisioned bringing a similar opportunity to Washington, D.C.—a place where talented pianists could perform, compete, and share their love of music regardless of whether piano was their full-time profession. Their vision led to the creation of the Washington International Piano Arts Council. A central part of WIPAC’s mission is the belief that great musical artistry is not limited to full-time professional musicians. Many of the pianists who participate in WIPAC competitions and concerts pursue careers in entirely different fields while continuing to perform at an exceptionally high level through their dedication, discipline, and love of music. Among WIPAC’s major annual events are the Winners Grand Prix Concert, featuring winners of international piano competitions for non-professional adult pianists, as well as the annual Festival of Music and the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. We invite you to enjoy these semifinal highlights and celebrate Kotomi Suzuki's musical artistry alongside the outstanding pianists participating in the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition. 🎶 Thank you for joining us for The Festival of Music 2026! #FestivalOfMusic2026 #PianoCompetition #Piano #ClassicalMusic #PianoRecital #WashingtonInternationalPianoArtists #WIPAC #PianoArtists #PianoSemifinals #ClassicalPiano #LiveMusic #VirtualConcert #MusicCompetition #KotomiSuzuki