The Southeastern Piano Festival's opening concert extravaganza features Marina Lomazov, Joseph Rackers, Phillip Bush, Charles Fugo and guests performing on Living Legends Steinway Concert Artist Pianos chosen for performance by some of the greatest names in music.

The Southeastern Piano Festival transforms the USC School of Music and Columbia into a major cultural destination that draws in audiences and young piano talent from across the United States. The Festival is a high-level training platform for young pianists, a presenter of new and world-renowned concert pianists and master teachers, an advocate for new piano music, and a vehicle for exploring different roles the piano plays on stage and beyond. For music lovers, the Festival offers nightly concerts by a rich lineup of world-class pianists.