2025
AUG 15
Opening Ceremony & Draw Party
Meet the 15 Quarterfinalists, International Jury Members, and donors.
Quarterfinalists will draw numbers to determine performance order.
AUG 17 &18 – QUARTERFINAL ROUND
August 17: Quarterfinal Round Day 1. AM Session 10 – 11:45 (3 Competitors). PM Session 2 – 4:30 (4 Competitors). ADMISSION FREE, NO TICKETS NECESSARY. Venue: Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St., Honolulu. Each of the Quarterfinalists perform a 30-minute recital program.
AUG 18
August 18: Quarterfinal Round Day 2 & Semifinalist Announcement. 1 – 6PM (8 Competitors). ADMISSION FREE, NO TICKETS NECESSARY. Venue: Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St., Honolulu. After jury deliberation, six Semifinalists will be chosen to perform in the Semifinal Round.
AUG 21 – SEMIFINAL CONCERTO ROUND
Semifinal Concerto Round (with piano accompaniment). 1 – 6PM. ADMISSION FREE, NO TICKETS NECESSARY.
Venue: Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St., Honolulu. Each of the 6 Semifinalists perform a complete concerto with second- piano accompaniment.
AUG 21
Finalists Announcement
After jury deliberation, three Finalists will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
AUG 24 – FINAL ROUND
Final Round with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. 4 – 6:30PM. Tickets: https://www.myhso.org/concerts/2025-august-24-kealohi
Venue: Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. The 3 Finalists perform a complete concerto with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
AUG 24
Awards Ceremony
Prizes and Medals will be awarded following the Final Round performances.