2025 Competition registration now open!
Classical & Jazz
Partnering with Steinway & Sons to bring you unforgettable performances on a grand stage.
With its debut competition in 2022, the Rubato International Piano Competition has helped propel dozens of talented young pianists from around the world further into the spotlight. Uniquely consisting of competitions in both classical and jazz music, Rubato offers competitors and fans an exciting twist to a highly competitive event.
Rubato is held in Oxford, Alabama at the Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC). OPAC hosts dozens of national touring acts annually.
The competition is held bi-annually, with gold medalists being invited back to perform a year after each competition. The 2025 competition will be held on August 12-16.
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Your generous contribution elevates the experience of young musicians and the arts in our community.
Online gifts can be made through Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama.
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This project has been made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.