Vincent Lenti Piano Competition – Eastman Community Music School

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Young pianists are invited to compete in the seventh annual Vincent Lenti Piano Competition sponsored by the Eastman Community Music School in March 2026.

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Competition Information

Congratulations to 2026 Lenti Piano Competition Winners!

Young Performers Division

First Place: Noah Lee- Dank student of Sarah Rhee

Second Place: William Han student of Elier Suarez

Third Place: Joseph Koczot student of Barbara Noval

Junior Division

First Place: David Wang student of Deborah Martin

Second Place: Anthony DiBiase student of John Gabriele

Third Place: Naoki Ii student of Linda Kobler

Senior Division

First Place: Cason Jung student of Tamari Gurevich

First Place: Takuya Ii student of Linda Kobler

Third Place: Oscar Bernfield student of Lorenzo Medel

Vincent and Christina Lenti Prize: Takuya Ii

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Registration Deadline: March 1, 2026
Competition Dates: Saturday, March 14, 2026

A Registration Fee of $35 is due from all competitors in order to complete registration. This fee can be paid in person at the ECMS Office during business hours or by sending a check to:
Eastman Community Music School
26 Gibbs St. Box 26
Rochester, NY 14604

Awards for Young Performers Division
First Prize: $100
Second Prize: $75
Third Prize: $50

Awards for Junior Division
First Prize: $150
Second Prize: $125
Third Prize: $75

Awards for Senior Division
First Prize: $200
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100

Winners from all divisions will be announced at the final recital and will not be informed beforehand; therefore, all students must attend the final recital prepared to perform a piece.

There will be a special $250.00 Recital Prize, personally awarded by Vincent and Christina Lenti in recognition of an outstanding performance in the winners’ recital. All prize-winners in all age categories, including those receiving an “honorable mention,” will be eligible for consideration for this award.

Previous first prize winners cannot compete in the same age division of this competition that they have already won. Students must be of age for their desired division by the competition date: March 14, 2026.

For questions relating to repertoire and scheduling please email Alla Kuznetsov – akuznetsov@esm.rochester.edu and Tamari Gurevich – tgurevich@esm.rochester.edu

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Click here to view recordings from last year’s winners.

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Divisions and Repertoire

Young Performers Division: Ages 9-11	Two solo piano works of contrasting styles. Maximum Performance Time: 8 minutes.
Junior Division: Ages 12 – 15	Two solo piano works of contrasting styles. Maximum Performance Time: 10 minutes.
Senior Division: Ages 16 – 18	Two solo piano works of contrasting styles (may exceed performance time, but no less than 8 minutes). Maximum Performance Time: 12 minutes.