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The VWIPC recognizes and nurtures the career paths of gifted young pianists from around the world with monetary prizes and opportunities to perform both nationally and internationally. This competition, held in Palm Desert, California, maintains its stature as one of the major world piano events.  There are separate competitions for Juniors (12 and under); Intermediate (13-17) and Senior (18-35).  Each division has solo and concerto competitions.  The Senior Division has an Ernst Krenek Solo Competition in addition to the solo and concerto competitions.  All concerto finalists play with orchestra.  Steinway is the official piano of the competition.