Check back in early October for daily coverage of the Olga Kern International Piano Competition, held in Albuquerque, NM from October 12-19! The schedule is summarized below, and more details can be found at https://olgakerncompetition.org/2025-rules-regulations/ and https://olgakerncompetition.org/calendar/.

First round – 20 contestants (30-45 min recital): Monday and Tuesday, October 13-14

Second round – 8 contestants (60 min recital): Wednesday, October 15

Semifinal round – 5 contestants (chamber music): Friday, October 17

Final round – 3 contestants (concerto): Sunday, October 19