# Winners of the 18th Rubinstein Competition (20:00) > Haifa Events **Date:** 2026-09-22, 20:00 **Venue:** אודיטוריום חיפה **Address:** שדרות הנשיא 134, חיפה **City:** Хайфа **Price:** from 125 ₪ **Category:** classical **Event language:** he ## Description The Winners of the Rubinstein Competition. The three winners of the 18th Rubinstein Competition arrive for a festive recital right after their win! A unique and moving concert held once every three years! The Rubinstein Piano Competition is considered one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world and takes place in Israel once every three years. The best pianists from around the world, aged 18 to 32, compete in the competition. The competition serves as a significant springboard for its winners on their way to international recognition, and a considerable number of today's piano stars began their careers there. Here is a golden opportunity to hear them play before the world discovers their talent! The Rubinstein Competition, named after one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, has a glorious tradition spanning more than 50 years. The competition's founder, Yaakov Bistritzky, recognized the importance of preserving Rubinstein's musical legacy for future generations. Indeed, Rubinstein's spirit has been the inspiration for the competition since its founding in 1974, and it is no coincidence that it is considered one of the leading and most influential piano competitions in the world. Come listen to this year's competition winners! Update: The names of the 6 finalists who will reach the competition's final stage this coming September in Tel Aviv have been announced! Stanislav Korchagin (Russia), Philipp Lynov (Russia/Germany), Dmitry Yudin (Russia), Uladzislau Khandohi (Belarus), Roman Fediurko (Ukraine), Jinhyung Park (South Korea). In Ashdod: The Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition is considered one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, in which the best pianists from around the world, aged 18 to 32, compete. As one of the world's most esteemed piano competitions, the Rubinstein Competition serves as a significant springboard for its winners on their way to international recognition. A considerable number of today's piano stars began their careers at the Rubinstein Competition, among them: Emanuel Ax (1974), Gerhard Oppitz (1977), Alexander Korsantia (1995), Kirill Gerstein (2001), Alexander Gavrylyuk (2005), Boris Giltburg (2011), Daniil Trifonov (2011), and many more. In September 2026, the final stage of the 18th Rubinstein Competition will take place, and at its conclusion, on September 9th, we will know the winners. The two winners of the 18th competition will perform right after their win at the Ashdod Performing Arts Center — a golden opportunity to hear them play just before they launch their international careers. **Tickets:** https://haifaevents.kassa.co.il/announce/buy/207639 **Source:** bravo **Image:** https://pub-0a891185c33b4c5a8db7ede117f7c8e7.r2.dev/haifa-events/bravo/fa5010e3a99068ee5e911ebf3a08b9dc.jpg --- **Canonical event page:** https://www.haifa.events/en/event/laureaty-18-go-konkursa-rubinshteyna-sep-22/ **Other languages:** https://www.haifa.events/he/event/laureaty-18-go-konkursa-rubinshteyna-sep-22/, https://www.haifa.events/ru/event/laureaty-18-go-konkursa-rubinshteyna-sep-22/ Haifa Events is an aggregator. Verify the date, price, and ticket availability on the official website before purchase.