Overview

The 2025 Tianjin Juilliard Piano Festival (TJPF) took place from August 3 to 17, 2025, at The Tianjin Juilliard School in China.  

The two-week festival offered a vibrant environment where pianists are inspired by the highest levels of music making throughout the program.  

Piano participants worked alongside the world’s finest pianists and teachers in 12 master classes; received over 250 hours of private lessons; attended recitals given by eminent artists; were given performance opportunities; and had access to the finest performance and practice spaces.

Embracing the importance of collaborative music-making, the festival provided the unique experience of working with a chamber orchestra and conductor, as well as reading chamber music with a renowned string quartet.  

With a line-up of stellar artists, the festival created a world-class event for young pianists and the music-loving community to come together for an experience to remember. 

 

This year, we are thrilled to introduce new features that further distinguish this festival from any other in the world. The Young Artist program is now tuition-free and includes a travel stipend to nurture and support top talent from around the world. Collaborations with the Asian Youth Orchestra and the Shanghai Quartet underscore the importance of collaborative music making and provide our Young Artists with extraordinary opportunities. We also welcome piano teachers to join as Teacher Auditors, where they have access to exclusive pedagogical workshops and activities.

The festival is set to be a transformative celebration of creativity and excellence, inviting participants and audiences alike to experience the magic of piano like never before. 

Yoheved Kaplinsky and Xiaohan Wang

Co-Artistic Directors, Tianjin Juilliard Piano Festival