The live experience
What reaches the room
Welcome to the Gulf Coast Steinway Society (GCSS) performer page for the Competition VII Winners Concert. GCSS is a Mobile, Alabama-based non-profit founded by Steinway Artist Kadisha Onalbayeva to promote music education and yearly Gulf Coast Steinway Music Competition. Winners from Competition VII (2022) across categories A–D, College, and Instrumental have gone on to perform at prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Kadisha Onalbayeva, GCSS President and founder, is a professor of music at the University of Mobile and a key advocate for high-level piano education along the Gulf Coast. This page highlights the competition’s winners, their backgrounds, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information. We’ve got you covered for accurate, reliable updates on when and where to see these talented performers live. Secure your seats and follow official channels for the latest news.