2025 Competition

The 2025 Rubato International Piano Competition delivered an extraordinary week of music in Oxford, Alabama, as young pianists from around the world competed in both classical and jazz categories. Across the semifinals and finals, audiences experienced stunning performances that showcased artistry, creativity, and versatility on the OPAC stage. Building on the success of past years, this third edition of the competition highlighted Rubato’s growing reputation as a premier international event and reaffirmed its mission to inspire, elevate, and celebrate the next generation of pianists.

Rubato 2025 Medalists

Classical 19-27
Gold - Huan Ching Chou | Silver - Jiusi Zhang | Bronze - Celine Chen
Classical 10-18
Gold - Shixun Song | Silver - Enni Harlan | Bronze - Hiroshi Corro
Jazz 12-27
Gold - Tomás Jonsson | Silver - Brahm Sasner | Bronze - Jake Nalangan

2025 Competitors

Classical | 10-18

Josephine Chow
Austin, TX
Hiroshi Corro
Fremont, CA
Enni Harlan
Los Angeles, CA
Henry Hewitt
Mobile, Alabama
Shixun Song
Andover, MA

Classical | 19-27

Celine Chen
Valencia, CA
Huan-Ching Chou
Hsinchu County, Taiwan
Aleks Shameti
Tirana, Albania
Chau Tran
vietnam
Jiusi Zhang
Langfang, CHina

Jazz | 12-27

Phineas Davenport
Houston, TX
Leon Hsu
Taiwan
Tomas Jonsson
Baltimore, MD
Jake Nalangan
Sacramento, CA
Brahm Sasner
San Francisco, CA