We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our thoughts are with the Royal Family. In conversation with our Artistic Director Professor Latarche, the Board and the management of Hastings International Piano, we have agreed with Martin James Bartlett to cancel his recital scheduled for Saturday 17th […]

The winner of the Sixteenth Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is Shunta Morimoto, who is 17 and from Japan. Morimoto won the title, £15,000 and the Molly Townson Memorial Trophy after giving a thrilling performance of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor Op.54 accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. During the two-night final 6 finalists, […]

Over the past two days, the twelve semi-finalists have performed with our brand new orchestra – The Royal College of Music Prince Consort Orchestra at the White Rock Theatre. We are delighted to announce the six finalists who will perform with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday 4 March at 7pm and Saturday 5 March […]

We are proud to have welcomed some of the world’s most talented young pianists to this year’s competition. Our competitors are from more than 40 countries and have a unique opportunity to make lifelong friendships with each other during their time here in Hastings. Music is and always will be a force for good in troubled times […]

We are delighted to announce that the following contestants have made it through to our Semi-Finals and will perform the full concerto with our brand new orchestra The Royal College of Music Prince Consort Orchestra. Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 March at 2pm and 6pm. Almog Segal 34Mariamna Sherling 35Sandro Nebieridze 29Aleksandr Kliuchko 15Anna Han […]

2022 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition Countdown  Continues With Announcement of International Jury Chaired By  Professor Vanessa Latarche  Also Announced is Patron of The Newly Established Royal College of Music Prince Consort Orchestra His Serene Highness Dr Donatus, Prince von Hohenzollern. With competitors from more than 40 countries, a record number of entries and two […]

The Performance Circle Fund: Hastings International Piano and the Royal College of Music Prince Consort Orchestra Hastings International Piano are delighted to be partnering with the Royal College of Music in the creation of a new graduate orchestra – The Royal College of Music Prince Consort Orchestra. This new orchestra will be based in Hastings, […]

Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is among 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund. This award will enable us to deliver an exceptional music experience to our local audiences and continue with our far-reaching music education programme delivered throughout our community. More than £100 million has been […]

Also Announced is a Unique Partnership with The Royal College of Music Prince Consort Orchestra Accompanying the Semi-Finals and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Accompanying The Finals. The sixteenth prestigious Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition will take place for the first time in both Rye and in Hastings from 24th February to 5th  March 2022. Due […]

We are delighted to introduce our new General Manager Phil Gietzen, who joined us at the beginning of this month. Whilst studying music at Bangor University Phil was heavily involved in the organisation of various different ensembles and events. It was during this time that he decided to pursue a career in Arts Administration and […]