The Miami International Piano Festival Announces a Spectacular 2025–2026 Season
- Miami Living Team
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
The Miami International Piano Festival (MIPF) has announced its 2025–2026 season, a great lineup featuring some of the world’s most talented pianists.
Inspired by the success of its “Concerto Evening” three seasons ago, MIPF will once present three world-class pianists in one special night, under the baton of conductor Igor Gruppman, returning to Miami after two decades.
The season also includes solo recitals by internationally celebrated artists at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center, six debut recitals in the Discovery Series at the Wolfsonian Museum, a one-night-only jazz event, two intimate “Artists in Conversation” concerts, and a week of free recitals as part of the Winter Academy in Miami Beach.
Schedule 2025–2026
Aventura Cultural Series
Classical Sundays at FiveAventura Arts and Cultural Center
October 19, 2025
Concerto Night with the Miami International Piano Festival
Orchestra
Conductor: Igor Gruppman
Featuring:
Ilya Itin (Russia) – Beethoven Concerto No. 4
Dmitry Ablogin (Russia) – Chopin Concerto No. 2
Alexander Gavrylyuk (Ukraine) – Grieg Concerto in A minor
November 17, 2025
Solo recital by Dmitry Ablogin (Russia)
Program includes works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Hummel
January 11, 2026
Two Piano ExtravaganzaKemal Gekic (Croatia) and Kristina Miller (Russia)
Music by Rachmaninov and Lutoslawski
February 22, 2026
Solo recital by Alexander Gavrylyuk (Ukraine)
Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Mussorgsky
March 22, 2026
Special jazz eveningBill Charlap and Brandon Goldberg
A two-piano conversation on the American Songbook
April 26, 2026
Solo recital by Anton Gerzenberg (Germany)
Music by Tausig, Prokofiev, Ligeti, Liszt, and Rachmaninov
2026 Discovery Series
The Wolfsonian Museum, Miami Beach
All concerts begin at 7:30 pm
January 24
Luis Urbina (Venezuela)
Schumann, Prokofiev
January 25
Can Çakmur (Turkey)
Beethoven, Liszt, Fazil Say, Chopin, Schubert
February 14
Carter Johnson (Canada)
Debussy, Beethoven, Prokofiev, Schumann
February 15
Jonas Aumiller (Germany)
Chopin, Brahms, Liszt (transcription)
April 11
Emanuil Ivanov (Bulgaria)
Debussy: 24 Preludes, Shostakovich
April 12
Julian Kainrath (violin, Italy) and Emanuil Ivanov (piano, Bulgaria)
Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Franck
Master Series
Miami Beach Woman’s Club
2401 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
All recitals at 7:00 pm
Admission is free
January 6
Ariel Lanyi (Israel)
January 7
Julien Libeer (Belgium)
January 8
Ilya Itin (Russia)
January 9
Stephen Beus (USA)
January 10
Albert Cano Smit (Spain)
January 12
Student concerts (Part I and II)
Conversation Series
Miami Beach Woman’s Club
All concerts begin at 7:30 pm
May 2, 2026
Albert Cano Smit (Spain)
Bach: The Art of the Fugue
May 3, 2026
Ilya Itin (Russia)
Scriabin: Preludes and Etudes
The Miami International Piano Festival’s 2025–2026 season offers an unmatched variety of musical voices, from legendary performers to bold new talents. Whether you’re seeking grand orchestral works, intimate recitals, or insightful musical dialogues, this season delivers unforgettable artistry.
For more information and tickets, visitmiamipianofest.com