About Us
Discover the story behind the Piano Concerto Festival
About the festival
Born from a gap no one
else was filling
"When I originally founded this festival, it was to give young pianists a rare opportunity to play with an orchestra. How often in a piano competition do you see a young, talented soloist make it all the way to the final stage, only to deliver an unprepared final concerto performance?"
— Congyu Wang, Founder & Steinway Artist
That observation became the foundation of the Piano Concerto Festival. Most classical training programs focus on solo repertoire — leaving one of the most important musical skills largely untaught: how to perform a full concerto alongside a live orchestra. We were created to change that.
Now in its 6th edition, the festival brings together pianists from around the world for a week of intensive rehearsals, one-on-one masterclasses, and a live orchestral performance in Paris — one of the world's great cultural capitals. Every participant leaves with a professional recording of their performance, produced by world-class music producer Chris Craker.
Our journey so far
1st Edition — Budapest, Hungary
The festival launched in Budapest, one of Europe's great classical music cities, and home to a rich tradition of piano performance.
2nd Edition — Bulgaria
The second edition expanded east, bringing the festival to Bulgaria's vibrant and internationally connected music scene.
3rd & 4th Editions — Faro, Portugal
Two editions in Faro, held at prestigious venues including Teatro Lethes and Teatro Figuras, established the festival's reputation for exceptional performance settings.
5th & 6th Editions — Paris, France
The festival found its home in Paris — hosted at the Conservatoire de Courbevoie, a world-class venue at the heart of European musical life.
Our partners & affiliations
Over six editions, we have built lasting relationships with some of the most respected names in classical music.
Our mission
The Piano Concerto Festival exists to give every serious pianist — regardless of background or career stage — the experience of performing a full concerto with a professional orchestra. We believe that experience transforms musicians. It builds confidence, deepens musicality, and creates memories that last a lifetime. Music is also a cultural bridge: we support charitable causes, engage local communities, and foster international collaboration across every edition.