“The Honens International Piano Competition, based in Canada, prides itself on awarding accomplished pianists who are complete musicians. This may seem a lofty claim, but the Honens has a long list of thoughtful awardees to back it up.”—The New York Times
The Honens Artist Development Program is one of the most comprehensive artistic development and career accelerators available in the world.
The holistic three-year program—offered to Honens Laureates—provides the mentorship, opportunities, and resources needed to support every dimension of a modern concert artist’s career: artistic, professional, and personal.Tailored to each Laureate, the program may include:
- Debut recitals in career-building markets (i.e. Berlin, London, New York, Toronto, etc.)
- Introductions to artist managers
- Coaching and mentorship
- Opportunities for vocal coaching and public speaking development
- Media training
- Education in financial literacy and acumen
- Opportunities to experiment with programming and collaborations for specific audiences
- Residencies and special projects
- Production, release, and distribution of professional recordings
The Artist Development Program is made possible by donations from the Honens Laureate Circle members across Canada, and is supported by the RBC Emerging Artists Project and the Azrieli Foundation.

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Upcoming Competition
The search for the next Complete Artist is on! The 2025 Honens International Piano Competition returns to Calgary with the Semifinal and Final rounds, 16 to 24 October.
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