The event aims to recognise exceptional individuals across various genres and platforms
The popular learning platform Pianote has announced the winners of its first ever Pianote Awards.
The awards, streamed live on 14 March, gave pianists from all over the world the chance to gather and celebrate the achievements of their peers.
2023 Pianote Awards Winners (as voted by the public):
Pianist of the Year
Jon Batiste
Most Inspiring Pianist of the Year
Jude Kofie
Original Composition of the Year
"Butterfly" by Jon Batiste
Contemporary Pianist of the Year
Jordan Rudess
Jazz Pianist of the Year
Cory Henry
Classical Pianist of the Year
Yuja Wang
Pop Pianist of the Year
Jemma Heigis
YouTube Pianist of the Year
Lord Vinheteiro
TikTok Pianist of the Year
Margarita Sipatova
Instagram Pianist of the Year
Justin Lee Schultz
Pianote comments, "[A] heartfelt congratulations to all the winners! These artists have demonstrated incredible skill, creativity, and dedication to their craft. Their contributions to the music industry and the piano community are genuinely inspirational."
For more information about the Piano Awards and the 2023 winners, visit Pianote's website here.