JURY - G.Gershwin Music Competition 2026
Michael Bulychev-Okser (USA)
Competition Artistic Director & Chairman
A top prizewinner of many international competitions in USA, Italy, Andorra, Spain and Mexico, pianist Michael Bulychev-Okser was born in Moscow, Russia in a family of distinguished musicians. He composed and played music since the age of seven. Because of Michael’s early and extraordinary talent […]
Olga Kern (United States)
Russian-American pianist Olga Kern is now recognized as one of her generation’s great artists. With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship and extraordinary technique, the striking pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike. Olga Kern […]
Pierluigi Camicia (Italy)
Honorary Invitee Juror
Pierluigi Camicia, a native of Apulia, Italy, began piano study at the age of five. In 1962, at the age of ten, he won first prize in the prestigious national competition "ENAL" at La Spezia. At the age of twentyone he won first prize in the most important piano competition in Italy: […]
Jerome Lowenthal (USA)
Jerome Lowenthal, born in 1932, has been a prominent presence in the international piano world for more than sixty years. In his youth a student of three legendary musicians- William Kapell, Eduard Steuermann and Alfred Cortot (with coachings from Arthur Rubinstein)-he has performed a voluminous and variegated repertoire that includes more than 63 different concerti, which […]
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Krystian Tkaczewski (Poland/United States)
Hailed as “Polish Virtuoso,” Krystian Tkaczewski is pursuing his splendid piano career in USA, Asia and Europe. He had his triumph in having Carnegie Hall Debut in April 2007. […]
Luana Struppa (Italy)
Luana Struppa was born in Italy in 1979. She began studying piano led by Salvatore Spanò. In 1999 she graduated in piano at the "G.B. Martini" Conservatory of Bologna. After graduating, she completed her studies at L'Ecole Normale de Musique “A. Cortot” of Paris, with Professor […]
Nikita Fitenko (USA)
Internationally acclaimed pianist and Yamaha Artist Nikita Fitenko has performed recitals and with orchestras in the former Soviet Union, Europe, Asia, and South and North America. He has appeared as a soloist with such orchestras as St. Petersburg Capella Symphony, […]
Wu Yang (Singapore)
Dr. Wu Yang’s journey with the piano began at the tender age of 4, igniting a lifelong passion for music. Her pursuit led her to Moscow, where she immersed herself in the rich musical traditions of the […]
Jeffrey Cohen (USA)
American pianist Jeffrey Cohen continues to draw international attention to the brilliance and artistry of his interpretations. Mr. Cohen has been praised by The New York Times for the “lucidity and poetry” of […]
Jury - Preliminary Rounds - Live in New York - February 27-28, 2025
Michael Bulychev-Okser (United States)
Competition Artistic Director & Chairman
A top prizewinner of many international competitions in USA, Italy, Andorra, Spain and Mexico, pianist Michael Bulychev-Okser was born in Moscow, Russia in a family of distinguished musicians. He composed and played music since the age of seven. Because of Michael’s early and extraordinary talent […]
Giovanni Calabrese (Italy)
Giovanni Calabrese graduated brilliantly in piano and graduated in chamber music under the guidance of […]
Piano, Brass, Preliminary by Video
Marilyn Nonken (United States)
Recognized as "one of the greatest interpreters of new music" (American Record Guide), pianist Marilyn Nonken has been Director of Piano Studies at NYU's Steinhardt School. She has been presented at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Miller Theatre, the Guggenheim Museum, Neue […]
JUAN JOSÉ NAVARRO HERNÁNDEZ (Spain)
Juan José Navarro is a native of Godelleta in Valencia. He graduated as Profesor Superior of the Clarinet with Honours. He has studied and assisted on various clarinet seminars with teachers such as […]
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