Covering the Olga Kern International Piano Competition
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