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Keanu Maximilian Zeller

USA

Keanu Maximilian Zeller, a native of California, began his piano study at the age of four. He won his first competition in the San Diego Junior Bach Festival at 6 years old. Since then, Keanu has been actively participating in many competitions and programs, and receiving high marks, including first place in the Southern California Junior Bach Festival, first place of International Charlston Music Competition, first place of American Protégé International Music Competition, platinum prize of Berlioz International Music Competition, platinum laureate of Haydn International Competition. In his spare time, Keanu plays cello in the orchestra and is a member of the string quartet at his high school. Whenever Keanu is not playing music, he enjoys reading, fencing, and swimming.

Latest Recognition
  • Pianist of the Season
  • Piano Senior Gold Prize
  • 20th Century Gold Prize
  • Rachmaninov Gold Prize
Piano
Ad Libitum International Piano Competition — 2/2026
Awards & Recognitions

A timeline of recognition

Ad Libitum International Piano Competition — 2/2026
Piano · Piano Senior
Rachmaninoff Prelude in G# minor Op. 32 No 12
  • Pianist of the Season
  • Piano Senior Gold Prize
  • 20th Century Gold Prize
  • Rachmaninov Gold Prize
BACH International Music Competition — 1/2026
Piano · E
Chopin Nocturne Op. 9 No.3 in B Major
  • First Prize
Haydn Online Music International Competition — 3/2025
Piano · E: 14-15 years old
RACHMANINOFF Prelude in g# minor Op.32 No 12
  • Platunim Laureate