The Leeds International Piano Competition today [2 July 2026] launches a bold new chapter with the appointment of one of the world’s most esteemed artists, British pianist Sir Stephen Hough, as Artistic Director and Chair of the Jury for 2027 as it opens applications for the next Competition.
Widely recognised as one of the most distinctive musical voices of his generation and acclaimed as a concert pianist, composer and writer, Sir Stephen brings the imagination and breadth of thinking that underpin a refreshed vision for The Leeds 2027. The Competition culminates in Leeds in September 2027 for the Second Round and Semi-Finals at the Great Hall of the University of Leeds and the Concerto Finals at Leeds Town Hall, following International First Rounds in Spring.
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