PYPA

Looking for some cool summer entertainment? Head to Center City, Philly for some wonderful performances (indoors) by renowned concert pianists and some rising stars. The fun begins on Saturday, July 30th and runs until Sunday, August 7th.

WRTI is thrilled to be a partner with the Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy as it presents its 9th Annual Summer Piano Festival. The festival lasts for…

Sergei Rachmaninoff was born in Russia on April 1st, 1873. Now, 130 years later, watch this beautiful music video rendition of his Vocalise, played by…

Heading back to school is different this year, and here at WRTI we're especially aware of the challenges for young people working hard to continue their…

Listen to the winners of the 2019 Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy (PYPA), directed by Ching-Yun Hu, perform live in our studio. Kevin Gordon is…

At 17 years old, pianist Sarah Tuan has already won mulitiple competitions, including first prize at the 2018 Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy. In…

Listen to concert pianist Ching-Yun Hu, founder and director of the Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy (PYPA), plays works by Chopin, Albeniz, and Alkan…

Listen to a live performance by pianist Huiping Cai, in advance of her solo piano recital at the Philadelphia Young Pianist Academy on August 10, 2019.…

Listen to an exciting live performance by the three finalists of the 2018 Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy International Piano Competition. The…