The Stavanger International Piano Festival founded by Kiril Kutin, renowned pianist and Music Director of the Concert Association Kutin Konsertforening. The Festival welcomes piano players and pedagogues, experts and enthusiasts to some of Rogaland’s most historic venues, such as St.Petri church, the Stavanger Konserthus, Kuppellhallen and Sandnes Church. 

The Festival takes place in the third weekend of March 2024 in five concert arenas.The Opening concert with Arcadi Volodos -(currently one of the best pianists in the world, considered a genius for his unique ability to combine an exceptional virtuosity with a deep and expressive musicality. He has become a worldwide reference in classical music over the last two decades due to his talent and creativity as a performer). 

The opening concert will be arranged ar the Fartein Valen concert hall- Stavanger Konserthus the 22th of March which seats 1500 people, located in the heart of  Stavanger .The other concerts will be arranged in St.Petri church, BGE Contemporary Art Gallery, Sandnes church and Ålgård church. 

The Stavanger Piano Festival’s objective is simple: to inspire, support and encourage music-making at the piano of the highest quality. Welcoming world-renowned soloists and teachers, the Festival provides gifted young players with a rare opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the world’s finest pianists and teachers, to perform and to learn new repertoire, as part of a dedicated community of artists which encourages exchange over competition. 

At the heart of the Festival lies the recognition of the pianist as a multifaceted musician. The various roles of the pianist – as virtuoso, chamber musician, accompanist, conductor, academic and teacher – are all examined. As part of this holistic approach, the various international schools of piano playing are considered.  

Stavanger Piano Festival is the offspring of Patrons of Exceptional Artists. It is dedicated to the discovery, promotion, nurture, and support of extraordinary artists and the long-term goal of ensuring continuity with the great traditions of the past. 

Recognized as one of the most exciting recital series in Rogaland today, the Festival presents artists, both emerging and established, who have distinct voices, who challenge convention by demonstrating that there are important things still to be said in both mainstream and rare repertoire, and who clearly deserve extensive careers.

 Stavanger International Piano Festival will be a sustainable festival. We understand the importance of preserving our planet for future generations, and we are committed to making this event as environmentally friendly as possible. 

First, we have partnered with local organizations that will be responsible for collecting and recycling all the waste generated during the festival. This includes items such as plastic bottles, food containers, and paper products. We will also have recycling stations placed throughout the festival grounds to make it easy for attendees to recycle their waste. We will also be encouraging attendees to carpool or take public transportation to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. 

We are also proud to support local farmers and vendors by showcasing their products at the festival. This not only supports the local economy but also reduces the environmental impact of transporting goods from faraway places. 

We are excited to show you the positive impact a sustainable music festival can have on our planet and our community. We hope you will join us in taking steps towards a greener future.