Some of the world’s best and long-serving pianists have been honoured at this year’s Pianote Awards, which celebrates exceptional pianists across diverse genres.
The awards took place on 20th February and were live-streamed across the web. A replay of the video is available — see below.
The winners were as follows:
- Pianist of the Year: Jon Batiste
- Most Inspiring Pianist of the Year: Elijah Stevens
- Original Composition of the Year: “Für Elise (Reverie)” by Jon Batiste
- Contemporary Pianist of the Year: Jonah Nilsson
- Jazz Pianist of the Year: Jesús Molina
- Classical Pianist of the Year: Yunchan Lim
- Pop Pianist of the Year: Clyde Lawrence
- YouTube Pianist of the Year: Frank Tedesco
- Social Media Pianist of the Year: Loren DiGiorgi
- Oscar Peterson Legacy Award: Billy Joel
The evening was a celebration of innovation, passion, and musical brilliance. Jon Batiste took home two of the night’s top honors, further cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in modern music. Emerging talents such as Elijah Stevens were also spotlighted, reminding us of the next generation’s boundless potential. The icon Billy Joel received a legacy award, which reminded us of his inspiring career.
