{"id":16303,"date":"2024-02-04T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=16303"},"modified":"2024-12-27T09:54:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T17:54:58","slug":"pianote-awards-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/pianote-awards-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Pianote Awards!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’re excited to announce our first event of this kind: the 2023 Pianote Awards!<\/strong> This event brings the piano community together to celebrate talented keyboardists of all styles who are doing amazing things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In February, you voted for your favorite pianist in 10 categories. Then, you tuned in to our YouTube channel<\/a> on March 14, 2024<\/strong> to hear the winners announced and for your chance to win some free stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn about the 10 categories, the nominees, and what makes them awesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more<\/a> about how we selected these nominees.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE 2023 PIANOTE AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special thanks to our sponsors:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Award Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pianist of the Year<\/a>
Pop Pianist of the Year<\/a>
Classical Pianist of the Year<\/a>
Jazz Pianist of the Year<\/a>
Contemporary Pianist of the Year<\/a>
Instagram Pianist of the Year
<\/a>TikTok Pianist of the Year<\/a>
YouTube Pianist of the Year<\/a>
Original Composition of the Year<\/a>
Most Inspiring Pianist of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pianist of the Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This top prize is awarded to a pianist or keyboardist in any genre whose achievements in 2023 went above and beyond. The Pianist of the Year is chosen for their professional achievement, exceptional artistry, technical ability, and impact on the music scene and piano community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jon Batiste – WINNER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jon Batiste is a creative powerhouse who’s made a name as a pianist, composer, singer-songwriter, and media personality. He’s probably best known as the Academy Award-winning composer of the soundtrack to Soul<\/em> (2020). In 2023, Batiste received 6x nominations<\/a> for the 66th GRAMMYs, 2x nominations<\/a> at the SCL (Society of Composers and Lyricists) Awards, and was featured in his own documentary American Symphony<\/em>. Batiste also collaborated with artists like Lil Wayne, Kenny G, and Lana del Rey on his 2023 album World Music Radio<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yuja Wang<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of today’s top concert pianists, Yuja Wang is recognized for both her virtuosic power and iconic fashion style. In 2023, Wang’s album The American Project<\/em> was nominated for a GRAMMY<\/a>. She also played a marathon 4.5-hour concert <\/a>of all four Rachmaninoff piano concertos plus “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini” at Carnegie Hall. Wang appeared at the BBC Proms<\/a>, in a Hunger Games<\/em> soundtrack<\/a>, and her virtuosity was highlighted in a video by music commentator Rick Beato<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emily Bear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s not every 22-year-old who gets chosen to play piano for Queen Bey. Emily Bear captured the attention of the music industry when she became Beyonc\u00e9’s keyboardist during the Renaissance World Tour<\/a>. She also composed the soundtrack behind Dog Gone<\/a><\/em> (2023)\u2014 becoming the youngest person ever to compose a score for a streamed feature film\u2014and performed at the 2023 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lang Lang<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

World-class pianist Lang Lang is known for his virtuosity and showmanship as well as his philanthropic efforts. In 2023, Lang Lang performed at Charles III’s coronation<\/a> with Nicole Scherzinger and judged the BBC talent show The Piano<\/a><\/em> with Mika. He was also featured in the TV special Lang Lang Plays Disney<\/em> and was shortlisted for Best Classical Artist at the 2023 Global Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jacob Collier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best known for his virtuosity, originality, creativity, and live shows that engage audience participation, Jacob Collier is one of the most popular and respected musicians today. 2023 saw Collier collaborate with popular artists: “WELLLL” (with Remi Wolf), “Little Blue” (with Brandi Carlile), and “Witness Me” (with Shawn Mendes, Kirk Franklin, and Stormzy). His performance of “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning”<\/a> (with Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick, and Amanda Taylor) was nominated for a GRAMMY<\/a>. Collier’s influence extends beyond composition: his custom-made Strandberg 5-string guitar<\/a> was featured in “WELLLL” and he even designed a pair of Crocs<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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