GREETINGS FROM Jury members & Partners

“I am incredibly proud and excited to officially launch the Steinway Piano Competition GCC 2025. This groundbreaking project is a monumental step in celebrating and elevating the region's musical talent. Our competition is more than just a contest; it is a platform dedicated to nurturing, supporting, and promoting young talents, providing them with a prestigious stage to showcase their abilities. We aim to inspire new generations of musicians, fostering a deeper appreciation for classical and Emirati music, and setting a new standard in musical competitions. Join us in this celebration of musical excellence!“
Shavkat Mamadjonov
Founder and CEO of HOUSE OF PIANOS UAE
“Wishing the inaugural Steinway Piano Competition in Dubai to become an important component of the UAE cultural scene by featuring and celebrating the young musical talent as well as promoting and supporting wide spectrum of artistic and educational aspects in the performing arts.“
Eteri Andjaparidze
Steinway Artist / Head of the Classical Music Jury Panel
“Dear participants! I am glad to welcome you to the 1st Steinway Piano Competition in Dubai! I wish everyone bright and successful performances, positive emotions and good mood. I hope that the competition will become an annual project and a significant event in the life of Dubai (UAE). “
Yuri Didenko
Classical Music Category Jury Member
“Music is the world language, and warmly wish the First Steinway Piano Competition GCC 2025 a great success!“
Zhe Tang
Classical Music Category Jury Member
“I am delighted to join as a judge in the first edition of the Steinway Piano Competition in Dubai. First of all, I would like to thank the organizers for their kind invitation. I invite all young pianists to apply for this new competition, which I am sure will soon become a major musical event in the area!“
Antonio Di Cristofano
Classical Music Category Jury Member
“I am deeply moved by this wonderful upcoming opportunity for young pianists and I am confident that this will be a crucial step in nurturing their future careers.“
Fazliddin Husanov
Classical Music Category Jury Member
“Steinway, in collaboration with the House of Pianos, marks a historic milestone in the UAE's music scene by organizing the inaugural Steinway Piano Competition in Dubai. It is a great honor to be invited as the Head of the Emirati Talents Jury Panel and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of all the young pianists participating.“
Ioannis Potamousis
Head of the Emirati Talents Jury Panel
“The First Steinway Piano Competition is a celebration of talent and dedication, bringing together young musicians who transform passion into music. It's not just a competition, but a platform that nurtures dreams and inspires a lifelong love for the piano.“
Tala Badri
Emirati Talents Category Jury Member
“Steinway, in collaboration with the House of Pianos, marks a historic milestone in the UAE's music scene by organizing the inaugural Steinway Piano Competition in Dubai. It is a great honor to be invited as the Head of the Emirati Talents Jury Panel and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of all the young pianists participating.“
Hamad Altaee
Emirati Talents Category Jury Member
“It is essential to consistently recognize local musical talent through pioneering initiatives like this one, as in recognition, we instill an on-going drive for growth and artistic expansion of the new generation. Having been an advocate for cultural growth in this region my whole life, it thrills me to be part of the Steinway Piano competition, and to inaugurate this new seed of artistic legacy.“
Dr. Ahmad Sobhi Rifai
Emirati Talents Category Jury Member

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