Happy Lunar New Year from
The Stars of Summer!
The team of The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival warmly wishes you a Happy Lunar New Year!
May this new year bring inspiration, exciting creative achievements, and brilliant performances. We are proud to unite talented pianists, vocalists, and dancers from around the world, creating a space where everyone can shine on an international stage.
May your talent continue to sparkle brightly, and may your dreams turn into standing ovations! ✨🎶💃
We are excited to announce that preparations are already underway for the 7th Annual The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival!
This year promises to be even more inspiring as we continue our mission of providing a unique international platform for young musicians and dancers to showcase their talent. With our inclusive, single-round video submission process, participants from around the world have an equal opportunity to shine and share their artistry on a global stage.
A special highlight of the season will be the Laureates’ Concert at One World Day, taking place on August 30, 2026, at the beautiful Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Cleveland. This prestigious event brings together cultures and communities in celebration of unity through the arts — the perfect setting to honor our outstanding winners.
We look forward to welcoming talented performers from across the globe and making the 7th festival our most memorable one yet! ✨🎶💃
Welcome to the 7th Annual The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival!
The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival is a unique platform for young musicians and dancers from around the world to showcase their talent on an international stage. We proudly offer an inclusive, single-round video submission process that ensures every participant, regardless of their location, has an equal chance to compete.
What's New in 2026:
This year, we're excited to introduce several exciting new opportunities for participants:
What to Expect:
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Monetary Prizes & Special Awards for the winners, including invitations to perform in prestigious productions and professional concerts.
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Live performance at the Laureates Concert during the One World Day Celebration at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, where participants will perform in front of the diverse audience of festival-goers enjoying the various events spread across the 256-acre Gardens.
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Partnership with The Global Stage: Participants have the chance to earn invitations to prestigious international finals, such as Stars of the Albion in London, UK, and BMTG INTERCONTINENTAL MUSIC COMPETITION in New York City. Winners also have the opportunity to perform in famous venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and renowned concert halls across London.
Competition Highlights:
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Concerto Performances with Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra (including the opportunity to perform the Gypsy Concerto by Alexander Peskanov).
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Increased Prizes and Recognition across multiple categories, including vocal, piano, dance, and specialty categories (such as MusiCats, Tchaikovsky, and country-specific awards).
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Expanded Performance Opportunities with solo, duet, and trio categories featuring full orchestral accompaniment.
Important Dates:
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Deadline for applications is July 30 12 pm (at noon).
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There WILL NOT PROLONGED OR LATE FEE APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE due to the schedule of one of our judges
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Laureates Concert (One World Day): August 30, 2026 in Cleveland's Cultural Gardens
Don't Miss This Opportunity!
This is a chance to gain recognition, improve your craft, and connect with fellow musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world. Whether you are an aspiring pianist, vocalist, or dancer, The Stars of Summer offers an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills on a global stage. Registration opens on March 10, 2026. Join us on this exciting journey of artistic growth!
Dear Participants,
Below is the list of piano and orchestra pieces to be performed at the 2026 Laureate Concerts.
Please note, this year, we are offering the public not only the traditional piano concerto but also an exciting new addition: pieces for Solo, Duet (4 hands, one piano), and Trio (6 hands, one piano) with orchestra accompaniment.
Concerto:
Solo:
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Kingsport rag https://peskanov.com/products/kingsport-rag-e-print
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https://peskanov.com/products/kingsport_rag_piano_minus-1_orchestra
Duet:
Trio: