Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy (PYPA)
Mission
The mission of Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy is to bring world class concerts and educational events to Philadelphia and the music community. Our in-person and online programs provide opportunities for young pianists to achieve their dreams of becoming professional musicians, while cultivating appreciation for classical music and serving as a bridge of cultural partnerships between the West and the East.
About Us
Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy (PYPA) was established by concert pianist Charlotte Hu (formerly known as Ching-Yun Hu) to help young artists achieve their dreams of becoming professional pianists. It has blossomed into one of the most highly anticipated and unique organizations, presenting the sought after PYPA Piano Festival, the PYPA Young Virtuosi, PYPA Classical Encounters, and PYPA Piano World.
Each program offers a distinctive platform, offering intensive master classes, public concerts and audience forums, featuring internationally celebrated pianists ad pedagogues. The accompanying guest lecture series led by music industry executives offers insight to students and the international music community.
Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy is under the fiscal sponsorship of the Yun International Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Pennsylvania, USA.
Yun International Music Foundation
833 North Capitol Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
Tax ID/EIN: 83-3732154
PYPA Piano Festival was founded in 2013. For the first five years, the festival took place at the Curtis Institute of Music, and since 2018, it has been in residence at the historic Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.
Each summer, the piano festival offers an intensive nine-day program that encompasses master classes, lectures, and concerts performed by international renowned pianists, as well as PYPA young artists. The Summer Piano Festival also presents the annual Philadelphia International Piano Competition.
PYPA Young Virtuosi is a yearlong customized development program for young pianists. A handful of selected young pianists perform in monthly master classes and attend career workshops, working alongside internationally renowned faculty and influential music professionals to develop their performance careers.
Young Virtuosi students also receive additional assistance with their performance career portfolios and invitations to perform in live-streamed or in person concerts.
PYPA Classical Encounters
Classical Encounters is an in depth interview series featuring renowned pianists and pedagogues. Previous guests have included Seymour Bernstein, Gary Graffman and Simone Dinnerstein.
In each program host Charlotte Hu explores the unique attributes of each guest as she delves into their contribution to the world of music.
PYPA Piano World
Piano World is a membership forum that brings PYPA's programs to Chinese speaking audiences through online platforms.
PYPA Piano World offers monthly events that include performances, interviews, guidance on developing and improving piano performance skills for students and a platform for answering member questions from top international pianists and pedagogues.
Sponsors
We thank our sponsors for their generous contribution and support.
