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Kantuta Concerts: Opus 3 
New York Debut Recital

February 27, 2026
Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center,
New York City

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  • YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY IF YOU ARE:

    • A classical pianist of any age 
    • A classical pianist of Bolivian background, living in Bolivia or abroad
    • A classical pianist not currently under professional management
    • A classical pianist who has not received a scholarship from us in the past
    • Willing and able to travel to New York City, if selected, to participate in our program

  • SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Completed Application 
    • Personal Statement in English or Spanish – 250-word limit
    • Introduction Video in English or Spanish – 1-2 minutes
    • 3 Video Samples of Solo Piano Performances – YouTube links only

  • HOW SELECTIONS WILL BE MADE:

    • Applicants will be evaluated by a Selection Committee of esteemed international pianists and selections will be based on: 

    The recital program is the central element of your application and will be a decisive factor in selecting the winner.

    CLICK HERE FOR EXAMPLES OF RECITAL PROGRAMS

      • Video submissions showcasing your current technical, musical and artistic abilities 

    • The selection committee will choose three finalists prior to the final selection of the winner. Additionally, one alternate will be chosen in case the winner is unable to fulfill the requirements for any reason deemed by the organization.

  • KANTUTA CONCERTS NEW YORK DEBUT RECTIAL INCLUDES:

    • Solo Recital at Merkin Hall in New York City (February 27, 2026)
    •  Flights / transportation to and from New York City
    • Room & board
    • Post-concert reception
    • Exposure and press

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M NOT CHOSEN?

    All applicants will receive constructive and useful feedback from the Selection Committee on your Proposed Recital Program, Video Submissions and your total application package. We encourage you to take this feedback into account and try again next application cycle!

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  • August 1, 2025

    Applications Open

  • October 1, 2025

    Applications Close

  • November 9, 2025

    New York Debut Recital Recipient Announced

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Application

This year we will only accept applications for CLASSICAL PIANO

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Connection to Bolivia
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Tell us why you applied to our program and what you hope to gain from it. English or Spanish, 250-words or fewer
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Introduce yourself and show us your personality. Your video should reflect how you would speak in public, in interviews, and when representing the organization-professional, clear, and true to our mission. What is something about you that you want us to know? (English or Spanish: 1-2 minutes)
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PROGRAM INFORMATION

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Have you performed a solo recital in NYC?
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Are you currently under professional management?
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Is this your first time applying to Kantuta Concerts?
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VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

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• Videos should be from your proposed program, with at least one being a Bolivian work.
• Videos must be live performances showing the performer clearly, with no video editing.
• Videos that cannot be reviewed will not be considered.

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Do you currently have a visa to travel to the United States?
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