This program is a prestigious recognition for outstanding young musicians who represent the future of classical performance and the possibilities of the Spirio high-resolution player piano.
This program will serve as a curated platform recognizing exceptional young musicians who embody the artistic and technological promise of the Spirio piano. Selected by invitation only, the inaugural ambassadors will be chosen for their outstanding ability and deep connection to the Steinway community, receiving performance opportunities, official recognition, and visibility across Steinway platforms.
The Ambassador Program connects the Steinway Spirio to the living tradition of great performance. Each selected musician deepens the cultural value of Spirio ownership for the entire Steinway community—transforming the instrument from a product into a shared artistic identity.
To Qualify:
Benefits:
Juilliard Pre-College under Dr. Ernest Barretta
Winner of Juilliard Pre-College Piano Concerto Competition
Top prizes at Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, the Hong Kong International Music and Arts Festival, and the PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival
Winner and Finalist at the Young Maestro International Competition 2025
Gold Prize & Carnegie Hall Performer at PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival 2024 & 2025
Pre-college Composition Program: Manhattan School of Music
Third Prize – International youth Music Composition Competition
Honorable Mention U.S. Golden Finger Composition Competition
Pre-College Division: The Juilliard School
Juniors II Grand Prize – International Youth Music Competition
Grand Prix – III International Piano Competition
Third Prize GJMC International Piano Competition
Pre-College Division: Manhattan School of Music under Zhen Chen
First Prize – Crescendo Internation Competition & American Protégé International Competition
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