Application Deadline:
November 25, 2019

Winners & Results:
December 15, 2019

Cash Grand Prize $500
Live in Concert at Carnegie Hall

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to announce the launch of the 2019 Malek Jandali International Youth Piano Competition, open to pianists of any nationality up to 18 years of age. This unique competition engages and encourages young talent from around the world to explore their musical heritage and celebrate their cultural identity.

The pursuit of excellence in music performance and the dedication shown by young pianists from many different nations will be showcased on the international stage. In addition to receiving a cash prize and a trophy, the grand prize winner will be awarded the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

This year we have selected “Caravan” as the required piece. Applications with on-line video submissions are due no later than November 25, 2019 and the winners will be announced on December 15, 2019. All qualified talents are encouraged to participate and apply.

The joy of your journey to showcase your talent to the world begins with a single note!

In harmony,

malek signiture

Application Deadline: November 25, 2020

Winners & Results: December 15, 2020

Cash Grand Prize $500 – Live in Concert at Carnegie Hall

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 Malek Jandali International Youth Piano Competition, open to pianists of any nationality up to 18 years of age. This unique competition engages and encourages young talent from around the world to explore their musical heritage and celebrate their cultural identity.

The pursuit of excellence in music performance and the dedication shown by young pianists from many different nations will be showcased on the international stage. In addition to receiving a cash prize and a trophy, the grand prize winner will be awarded the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

This year we have selected “Freedom” as the required piece. Applications with on-line video submissions are due no later than November 25, 2020 and the winners will be announced on December 15, 2020. All qualified talents are encouraged to participate and apply.

The joy of your journey to showcase your talent to the world begins with a single note!

In harmony,

malek signiture

2019 Winners

2018 Winners

2017 Winners

2019 Winners

 

Grand Prize

Maysa Sukkarieh, 15 (Lebanon/USA)

Second Prize

Merrill Doherty, 15 (USA)
Alvin S. Abraham, 14 (India/USA)

Third Prize

Will Drebitko, 14 (USA)

2018 Winners

 

Grand Prize

Alice Zhang, 15 (USA)

* Jury reserved their right not to award second and third prizes this year.

2017 Winners

 

Grand Prize

Antoni Kleczek, 11 (Poland/USA)

Second Prize

Selim Khamassi, 15 (Tunisia)
Alvin S. Abraham, 14 (India/USA)

Third Prize

Will Drebitko, 11 (USA)
Ward Lahham, 9 (Syria/Turkey)

2016 Winners

 

Grand Prize

Michelle Emily Qiu, 11 (USA)

Second Prize

Merry Liu, 17 (USA)

Third Prize

Samia Farah, 16 (USA)

Honorable Mention

Great Young Performer Award

Ward Laham, 8 (Syria)

Honorable Mention

Will Drebitko, 10 (USA)

2015 Winners

 

Grand Prize

keona Lim-Rose, 14 (USA)

Second Prize

Amira Knani, 14 (Tunisia)
Leila Chelbi, 16 (Tunisia)

Third Prize

Ahmed Mohamed, 18 (Egypt)

2014 Winners

 

Grand Prize

Fathia Ismail, 10 (Tunisia)

Second Prize

Mai Khalife, 14 (Syria)

Third Prize

Selim Khamassi, 12 (Tunisia)

Prizes

  • Cash Grand Prize $500.00, Second Prize $300.00 and Third Prize $150.00
  • Carnegie Hall Performance in New York City
  • Additional Special Awards and Honorable Mentions

Instructions

  1. Complete application and submit $50 entry fee
  2. Select a solo piano work by a composer from your country of origin
  3. Download the required piano composition score from our “welcome” e-mail
  4. Record and upload YouTube videos of your best live performance of both works FROM MEMORY
  5. Name YouTube videos (Malek Jandali Piano Competition – Name of work – Your Name)
  6. Email both YouTube video links to Agent@MalekJandali.com
  7. Good luck and have fun!
Application Deadline: November 25, 2020

Winners & Results: December 15, 2020

Application Deadline:
November 25, 2020

Winners & Results:
December 15, 2020

PRESS CONTACT

Agent: Debbie Smith
Tel: 646.678.8801
agent@malekjandali.com
Skype: SoulbMusic

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