The Winner's Choice

At international piano competitions, the world's finest young pianists consistently choose Kawai — making it the new international piano of choice.

The Winner's Choice

They come from around the globe — exceptional young pianists ready to test their skills against the world's finest. At international piano competitions, these emerging professionals hope to encounter the perfect instrument — one that allows them to fully express their highest artistic intentions. After all, winning the top prize can sometimes be the key to a career on the concert stage. With this goal in mind, top prize winners in competitions throughout the world are making Kawai the new international piano of choice.

Competition Winners

10th Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition

Top Two Prize Winners

9th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

14th International Chopin Piano Competition

2nd Prize Winner

5th Dublin International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

13th Jose Iturbi International Piano Competition

Top Three Prize Winners

1st Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition (USA)

First Prize Winner

23rd William Kapell International Piano Competition

All Three Prize Winners

42nd ARD International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

2nd Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

45th Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

11th Santander International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

8th Premio Dino Ciani International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

12th Vianna da Motta International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

2nd Hamamatsu International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

22nd Casagrande International Piano Competition

First Prize Winner

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