Vince and Kaitlyn Gia have collectively achieved remarkable success in piano performance, securing 1st place in over 50 prestigious competitions to date. Noteworthy accolades include Gold Medals at the 2020 and 2021 NW Chopin Competition, Platinum Medals at the 2021 Canadian International Music Competition, Gold honors at the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Russian Chamber Competition, and Gold Medal at the 2022 Pacific International Piano Competition. They were also invited to perform at distinguished events such as Ten Grands in Portland, Oregon. Kaitlyn has performed with 4 different major orchestras, including Mukilteo Orchestra, Eastside Symphony, Federal Way Symphony and Everett Philharmonic Orchestra. Vince just performed with Mukilteo Orchestra last Fall. Both Kaitlyn Gia and Vince attend Lakeside School in Seattle. Their musical achievements aside, they have expanded their musical endeavors to fundraising initiatives supporting various causes. These include aiding the Ukrainian and Russian communities, fostering opportunities for aspiring musicians on the autistic spectrum, and recently, advocating for the North Shore School District amidst budgetary challenges through organizing and performing concerts. They have performed at various outdoor park concerts and also at the SeaTac airport’s Gina Marie Lindsey Hall. Vince and Kaitlyn Gia are Elite Students of Allan Park.
You can find the duet’s 20th Century Music Competition 2024 performance here.