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,
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,
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
- Complete application and submit $50 entry fee
- Select a solo piano work by a composer from your country of origin
- Download the required piano composition score from our “welcome” e-mail
- Record and upload YouTube videos of your best live performance of both works FROM MEMORY
- Name YouTube videos (Malek Jandali Piano Competition – Name of work – Your Name)
- Email both YouTube video links to Agent@MalekJandali.com
- Good luck and have fun!
Winners & Results: December 15, 2020
November 25, 2020
Winners & Results:
December 15, 2020
