The Indonesia International Piano Competition (IIPC) 2024 concluded with an impressive award ceremony held at the H. Usmar Ismail Film Center in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on the evening of Sunday, July 14.

The event saw the announcement of winners across eight categories, with a total of 33 pianists of various ages receiving accolades for their outstanding performances.

Helen Gumanti, President of IIPC, expressed her pride and satisfaction with the successful execution of the competition for the second time. She emphasized the importance of the event in showcasing Indonesia's classical music talents to the world.

"I am immensely proud that this international piano competition was successfully held in Indonesia," said Helen Gumanti following the announcement of the winners. "The Indonesia International Piano Competition serves as a global stage dedicated to supporting the progress of young international classical pianists, particularly those in Indonesia who have high aspirations in their musical journeys."

Helen continued, "After witnessing the extraordinary talents from both local and international participants, we are even more inspired. We hope this event will continue to garner greater enthusiasm in the coming years, allowing us to further support classical music in Indonesia and discover outstanding classical music talents."

The IIPC 2024 not only highlighted the exceptional skills of its participants but also reinforced Indonesia's growing reputation as a hub for classical music excellence. The ceremony ended on a high note, with attendees looking forward to future editions of the competition, which promises to be an even grander celebration of musical talent.