“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

Jun 12, 2022

Performances at Virginia Arts Festival

Olga has concluded 5 chamber performances at the Virginia Arts Festival, where she is the Connie and Marc Jacobson Director of Chamber Music Programming. This was the festival’s 25th season.

May 17, 2022

Virginia Arts Festival

Beginning next week, Olga is so thrilled to be back performing 5 chamber concerts at the Virginia Arts Festival, where she is the Connie and Marc Jacobson Director of Chamber Music Programming. Happy 25th anniversary to the festival!

May 6, 2022

Competition Deadline Extension

By request of some applicants, the Third Olga Kern International Piano Competition has extended its deadline and will be accepting applications through May 10, 2022! Apply today.