“Call it star quality—music likes Kern the way the camera liked Garbo." - The Washington Post

"You can’t buy it, you can’t teach it. But Kern’s got it. And we can be thankful that there is an Olga Kern…to carry the great tradition she represents into the future." – D Magazine

"Kern's rendition of Chopin revealed not only her technical abilities but also an innate musicality." – Los Angeles Times

"Sheer talent does not come more transparently." - Gramophone

News

World Federation of International Music Competitions


Olga Kern International Piano Competition is honored and privileged to have been recently chosen to be a part of the prestigious World Federation of International Music Competitions!

Rachmaninoff’s 150th Anniversary


2023 marks Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150th Anniversary! To celebrate the occasion, Olga Kern and the Austin Symphony perform a thrilling all-Rachmaninoff program including all four piano concerti and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in Fall 2023. Stay tuned for more information regarding these exciting upcoming concerts!

The Competition has begun!


The Virtual First Round of the Third Olga Kern International Piano Competition is being released daily, in five parts, starting today through July 24, at 12 PM (ET). Do not miss the performances of these amazing young pianists! Watch here.