French Pianist are underrepresented in U.S.- based international competitions, not because of lack of talent, but because of funding. Our scholarship grant program sponsors select French Young Pianists for their U.S> debuts recitals in New York and Washington D.C.

2025 SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS

Our 2025 Scholarships Application process is closed. Scholarship recipients will be announced February 14 2025

CANDIDATE PROFILES

Two French pianists (under 27 years old) selected by a competitive process at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon and the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. Scholarships will be balanced between female and male artists (50%-50%).

APPLICATIONS

2025 Applications are closed

The Application process is lead and managed by the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.

Recognized as one of the leading educational programs for French piano repertoire in the United States, our Master Classes Program attracts the highest caliber of young performing artists. Students benefit from a unique learning experience, reeibing guidance and inspirations from some of the most renowned French pianists of our time. The program is open to pianists in academic music programs in the United States. Classes are free and open to the public. 

Past Master Classes

Yves Henry

Students: Mariel Mayz, Audrey Abela, Sarah Dutcher, Elham Fanoos

Hélène Tysman

Students: Anne Riegler, Sarah Dutcher, Mariel Mayz, Tyler Walker

Jean Efflam Bavouzet

Students: Audrey Abela, Sarah Dutcher, Mariel Mayz, Marie-Ange Nguci

Yves Henry

Students: Małgorzata Goroszewska, Miles Massicotte, Ivan Gusev, Xi Chen