APPLY

vancouverpianosessions

07.31 – 08.12.2026

Application deadline: April 15, 2026

APPLY NOW

vancouverpianosessions

07.31 – 08.12.2026

Application deadline: April 15, 2026

APPLY NOW
Experience a transformative celebration where classical music intertwines with inner awakening. Join us in a unique sanctuary where musical transcendence, mindful moments, community healing, and urban revival converge into one extraordinary journey.
vps news

Applications are now open!

Apply now to share your music, refine your craft, and learn from exceptional mentors.

PERFORMING ARTISTS
CONCERTO COMPETITION

Applications are now open!

Apply now to share your music, refine your craft, and learn from exceptional mentors

APPLY NOW
Applications open October 15

Performing Artists and Concerto Competition

HAOCHEN ZHANG 08.12
Haochen Zhang 08.12
GALA CONCERT 08.13
FULL PROGRAM
VISION

Vancouver Piano Sessions envisions a world where the freedom of self expression is fused with acceptance, respect and understanding of all humankind through the universal language of music which knows no limitations or prejudices.

MISSION

Vancouver Piano Sessions is an annual festival dedicated to deepening the understanding and appreciation of classical piano music. Musicians of all ages develop and refine their personal expression of humanity through the international language of music. The freedom to express oneself through performance is deepened by the ability to accept the visions of all people. Distinctively, we are the only piano festival to offer Mindfulness workshops, expanding the awareness of self and the importance of oneself in the broader collective environment. Through our Reconciliation and community Sessions, we create a more vibrant and harmonious future for Vancouver.

CORE VALUE(S)

UNIQUE:

Understanding Noble Insight Quietly Unifying Emotions

Donna Fishwick Series

Van Cliburn winners

ALEXANDER KOBRIN
HAOCHEN ZHANG
Let your talent shine!

An incredible opportunity to share your voice with a global audience

CONCERTO COMPETITION

Piano programs

Experience exceptional piano education in Vancouver this summer

PERFORMING ARTISTS
ADULT SESSIONS

Performing Artists

Gain exclusive insights from world-renowned mentors

LEARN MORE

VPS Concerto Competition

Showcase your talent on the world stage for a chance to define your career

LEARN MORE

EXPLORE VPS 2025 PROGRAM

Pacific Spirit Hostel

UBC Campus

UBC_Accommodations_Pacific_Spirit_Hostel_Twin_750x500-750x500
pacific-spirit-hostel
d4f0274c
pacific-spirit-hostel-vancouver-pic-3

Located at the University of British Columbia, the Pacific Spirit Hostel offers budget travellers private single and double rooms with high-speed wifi, shared washrooms, and on-site laundry. 

Explore Rooms & Book

©2026 Pacific Spirit Hostel

alexander kobrin
saturday, august 9, 2025 7:00 pm
christ church cathedral

johannes brahms (1833 – 1897)

Six Klavierstücke, op. 118
I. Intermezzo in A minor
II. Intermezzo in A major
III. Ballade in G minor
IV. Intermezzo in F minor
V. Romanze in F major
VI. Intermezzo in E-flat minor

Four Klavierstücke, op. 119
I. Intermezzo in B minor
II. Intermezzo in E minor
III. Intermezzo in C major
IV. Rhapsody in E-flat major

- intermission -

robert schumann (1810 – 1856)

Arabeske in C major, op. 18

Kreisleriana, op. 16
I. Äußerst bewegt (Extremely animated)
II. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch (Very inwardly and not too quickly)
III. Sehr aufgeregt (Very agitated)
IV. Sehr langsam (Very slowly)
V. Sehr lebhaft (Very lively)
VI. Sehr langsam (Very slowly)
VII. Sehr rasch (Very fast)
VIII. Schnell und spielend (Fast and playful)

haochen zhang
tuesday, august 12, 2025 7:00 pm
christ church cathedral

robert schumann (1810–1856)

Fantasie in C major, op. 17
I. Allegro Fantastico e Con Passione
II. Moderato, Ma Energico
III. Andante Sostenuto e Sempre Mezza Voce

- intermission -

ludwig van beethoven (1770–1827)

Sonata No. 30 in E major, op. 109
I. Vivace, ma non troppo – Adagio espressivo
II. Prestissimo
III. Tema (Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo) – Variazioni I–VI

Sonata No. 32 in C minor, op. 111
I. Maestoso – Allegro con brio ed appassionato
II. Arietta: Adagio molto semplice e cantabile

Sergei Babayan in recital

August 9, 2024 7:00PM Chirst Church Cathedral

Franz Schubert [transcr. Franz Liszt] (1797 - 1828)
Der Müller und der Bach S. 565 No. 2
Aufenthalt S. 560 No. 3
Auf dem Wasser zu singen S. 558 No. 2
Die Stadt S. 558 No. 11
Gretchen am Spinnrade S. 558 No. 8
Ständchen „Horch! Horch!“ S. 558 No. 9
Erlkönig S. 558 No. 4

Robert Schumann [transcr. Franz Liszt] (1810 - 1856)
Liebeslied (Widmung) S. 566

Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886)
Hymne de la nuit S. 173a/1
"Romance" in E Minor S. 169 "O pourquoi donc"

Manuel María Ponce (1882 - 1948)
Intermezzo No. 1

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943)
"Where beauty dwells" from Twelve Songs, Op. 21 No. 7
[transcr. Arcadi Volodos]

"Melody" from Twelve Songs Op. 21
[transcr. Arcadi Volodos]

"Dream" from Six Songs Op. 38
[transcr. Earl Wild]

Fritz Kreisler (1875 - 1962)
"Liebesleid"
[transcr. Sergei Rachmaninoff]

INTERMISSION

Frederic Mompou (1893 - 1987)
Canción No. 6
Canción No. 8
Canción No. 7
from “Cançons i Danses”

Komitas (1869 - 1935)
Chinar es
[transcr. Villy Sargsyan]

Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957)
V Kuusi “The Spruce”
from Five pieces for piano, Op. 75

Harold Arlen (1905 - 1986)
"Over the Rainbow"
[transcr. Keith Jarrett]

Leonid Desyatnikov (1955 - present)
"Red arrowwood, green leaves"
from Songs of Bukovina No. 18

Jesús Guridi (1886 - 1961)
"La carrasquilla"
from Danzas viejas

Paul Hindemith (1895 - 1963)
"Einleitung und Lied"
from Klaviermusik, Op. 37 Pt. 2 "Reihe kleiner Stücke"

Komitas (1869 - 1935)
Berceuse
1. Semplice from Seven Songs
[transcr. Georgy Saradjian]

Georges Bizet (1838 - 1875)
Chants du Rhin: I. L'aurore

Stephen Reynolds (1947 - present)
"Chanson d'automne"
from Two Poems in Homage to Fauré

Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963)
Improvisation No. 15 in C Minor
"Hommage à Edith Piaf" FP 176

Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924)
"Au bord de l'eau", Op. 8 No. 1
[transcr. Sergei Babayan]

Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963)
"Les chemins de l'amour"

Charles Trenet (1913 - 2001)
"En avril à Paris"
[transcr. Alexis Weissenberg]

George Gershwin (1898 - 1937)
"Oh lady, be good!"
[transcr. Maurice Whitney]

Johann Strauss II (1825 - 1899)
Arabesken über „An der schönen blauen Donau“
[transcr. Andrey Schulz-Evler]

LOG IN