Competition Schedule

REVISED July 7, 2021

Washington International Piano Artists Competition Locations and General Information

Note: Links underlined below, may contain additional information or maps suggestions

DATES OF COMPETITION: Thursday JULY 29th to Sunday, August 1st, 2021. A Welcome reception is held on JULY 28th evening.

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EVENTS AND RECEPTIONS

WELCOME RECEPTION, Wednesday, JULY 28th 6:30-8:30pm LOCATION:
Residence of the Ambassador of Bulgaria, 3516 Rittenhouse St. NW, Washington, DC 20015.
Registration, and Prelim to Semifinal Rounds are at 1424 16th Street at P NW, 2nd floor. "The Embassy Bldg": Owned by Scientology. Masks, gloves and distancing still required. Supplies available at main entrance. Registration via stairs or elevator to 2nd floor, and to the LEFT from the stairs..
A Reception is held after the 2nd day PRELIMINARY ROUND. You will enjoy good food and drinks
A Reception is held after the SEMIFINAL ROUND FOR PIANISTS AND GUESTS.
FINAL ROUND IS SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 2:00PM at THE COSMOS CLUB
Location: The Cosmos Club AWARDS CEREMONY COCKTAILS AND CELEBRATORY DINNER. Be there! It's important that winning pianists receive these publically supported awards "in person" from the donor.

PRACTICE PIANOS, FOOD, WIFI INFORMATION

Grands and uprights are available at https://www.facebook.com/m4arts .... 1804 T Street NW just west of 18th St. NW (across from Lauriol Restaurant --- nice place! Go there!) Practice can begin on Wednesday at 1424 16th at P St. NW location if available. Check if you are registering on Wednesday. Otherwise, setup practice times at T St. location....Ask about access at registration.
MASTER CLASSES: SATURDAY MORNING MASTER CLASS 9:30-11:30AM: Thomas Pandolfi (Julliard); Please NOTE: This will be held at the T Street location. Sign up at registration desk at 1424 16th St registration point to schedule practice and also to perform in master class, if you did not advance to next round. (Flexible this year if competitors in agreement.).

SUNDAY MORNING MASTER CLASS 9:30-11:30AM This MC will be held at the 1424 16th Street NW at P NW location, Janice Weber (Eastman) will head this class.
We encourage early signups.. Classes are open and free, BUT $50 to perform (goes to the instructor!)
TRANSPORTATION, LOCATION, MAPS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION

THERE ARE AT LEAST 3 VAN SERVICES BETWEEN DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND WASHINGTON, DC; use INTERNET SEARCH FOR "VANS at DULLES AIRPORT"
Those coming in at Reagan International Airport (DCA) can take taxi or use METRO, or the new internet taxi options such as Uber, Lyft (etc.)

AIRPORT SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION (Some links may change; you need to check DULLES AIRPORT GROUND TRANSPORTATION):

HOTELS.COM -- general site
www.AIRBnB.com AIRBnB is for a room or entire apartment. Residents of a city rent out their own properties to guests. If you don't have an account, go to airbnb.com and click "sign up." It takes an hour or so to sign up for an account. View photos and amenities of the property you select. Be sure to "read the reviews" on the website before choosing a place. Choose one located close to a METRO station, so that you can use it to “Foggy Bottom” METRO station at GWU.
Possible location best near Du Pont Circle. Crystal City or Rosslyn hotels or even areas near Reagan National Aiport could be used, but should be close to METRO so you can commute to METRO CENTER and take RED LINE to Du Pont Circle Station. Rates are frequently lower in VA, and taxes are lower, but you must plan on using the METRO or a TAXI. Crystal City is close to Key Bridge; a Marriot Hotels is in ROSSLYN near METRO, and you can also walk over Key Bridge to Georgetown which is always nice to visit. There are restaurants along the Potomac River down the hill from M Street..
Hotels.com and other travel online sites offer deals and coupons that can be used for future free night stays, using their services.
Tabard Inn Hotel is a popular destination with reasonable pricing. Good location spot. .

DC BUS & GOOD MAPS: Look up METRO MAPS and BUSES.....
For those of you visiting from abroad, it is customary to tip taxi drivers approximately 10% of the total amount. Restaurant servers expect approximately 15%. Fast food and carry outs: no tips required.