Votapek Piano Competition – Final Round

Note: This event is at capacity
A limited number of seats may become available at the door. Priority seating will be given to ticket holders. Over-capacity seating will be available in Murray Hall of the Music Building, where you can watch a live video feed of the performance.

Congratulations to our finalists, Zhongkai Zhang, Samuel Lu, and Dayou Kim. Click here to view the event program.

The final stage is set for an unforgettable afternoon of music and discovery. Join us for the Final Round of the MSU International Piano Competition as top finalists—ages 14 to 18—deliver breathtaking performances in their final bid for top honors, with $10,000 in prizes awarded. With energy, technique, and artistic prowess on full display, this culminating event offers audiences a front-row seat to the emergence of tomorrow’s great pianists. Be part of the excitement—and say you saw them here first.

Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for a special Audience Favorite Award, which will be announced during the judges’ presentations. Generously sponsored by Michael and Paula Koppisch.

Click here to view the full list of competitors.

Parking
Parking lots and spaces typically reserved for faculty and staff are available to the public on weekends (see marked signage).