Application submission
Extended deadline:
13th March 2026 23:59 CET
The updates
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Highlights
- Competition is open to for all competitors from all nations without ages limits.
- There is only one round of competition. All applications will be accepted and listen to.
- We are integrating a “Inclusive Artist Category” for pianists with disabilities.
Complete rules and provisions of Online Munich Piano Competition 2026
Disciplines
- Piano Solo
- Piano Duo (4 hands on 1 Piano)
- Chamber Music Ensemble
(Ensembles that include a piano as a mandatory part of their instrumentation)
Categories
| Category | Age (year of birth) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pre category | born 2010–2023 | 1-3 minutes |
| Category A | born 2016–2018 | 2-6 minutes |
| Category B | born 2014–2015 | 3–8 minutes |
| Category C | born 2012–2013 | 5–12 minutes |
| Category D | born 2010–2011 | 8–14 minutes |
| Category E | born 2008–2009 | 9–16 minutes |
| Category F | born 2005–2007 | 10–18 minutes |
| Professionals | no age limit | 20–35 minutes |
| Music lovers | no age limit | 5–15 minutes |
| Inclusive Artists | no age limit | 2–10 minutes |
PRIZES
- All competitors will receive a digital “Online Munich Piano Competition” certificate
- Selected participant(s) will get an opportunity to play concerts within in our European Platform and cooperations with our partners.
- Selected participant(s) will get an opportunity to participate in Piano Summer Academy, a masterclasses and cultural program led by eminent Professors, with scholarship.
(The scholarships consists of individual piano lessons and cultural program. Travel and accommodation expenses have to be paid by the student)
(The scholarships consists of individual piano lessons and cultural program. Travel and accommodation expenses have to be paid by the students)
JURY
- Zoran Imširović (Artistic Director)
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If you have any questions regarding the competition…
Contact us at competition@pianosummer.eu
Competition partners
