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• 1st Prize: $10,000
• 2nd Prize: $5,000
• 3rd Prize: $3,000
• 4th Prize: $2,000
• Semifinalists: $700

³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø International Piano Competition welcomes all pianists of all ages. 

General Requirements (applies to Preliminary and Semifinal Rounds)

• Contestants may choose their repertoire.
• At least two contrasting works for solo piano from different eras (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century) are encouraged.
• Single movements from multi-movement works or sonatas are permitted.
• Repeats may be included or omitted at the performer’s discretion.

Preliminary Round (Video/Piano Solo):

• Submit a video or videos of a solo piano performance (no minimum length, not exceeding 25 minutes).
• The video must be submitted as an unlisted YouTube link, with:
  • Title: 2026 ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍøIPC, Performer's Name
  • Description: Composer's name and title of each piece performed
• Either a single link or multiple links are acceptable.

Semifinal Round (Live/Piano Solo):

• Selected semifinalists will perform live (performance must not exceed 25 minutes).
• Repertoire from the preliminary round may be repeated.
• All performances are open to the public.

Final Round (Live/Chamber Music):

• Four finalists will perform piano quartets live with the ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Chamber Music Ensemble.
• Finalists will select from the following piano quartets:
  • W. A. Mozart — Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
  • R. Schumann — Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47
  • J. Brahms — Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25
  • C. Fauré — Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15
• All performances are open to the public.

• $160.00 (non-refundable)
• Payments accepted online only through SimpleTix.
• All application materials (application form, recordings, and fee) must be received by February 14, 2026, by 11:59 PM (CDT).

• All participants must complete and submit the application online with payment through SimpleTix by February 14, 2026.
• Semifinalists will be notified by February 28, 2026, and must confirm attendance by March 2, 2026.
• All semifinalists must attend the Performance Drawing on April 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
• Semifinalists who do not advance to the final round will receive a stipend of $700.
• Non-finalist semifinalists are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the Judges on April 11, 2026.
• Finalists will have a 30-minute rehearsal with the ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Chamber Music Ensemble on the morning of April 11, 2026.
• Current and former students of jury members are eligible to compete; however, judges will recuse themselves from voting on their own students.
• Contestants are responsible for their own expenses.
• Contestants must be present at the Awards Ceremony to receive prizes or recognition.
• The jury’s decisions are final.
• A live Preliminary Round for the 8th ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍøIPC will be also held in Korea in October 2025. One qualified pianist from this round may be selected to advance to the Semifinal Round.
• The competition reserves the right to record, broadcast, stream, or otherwise distribute all performances for media and educational purposes.
• By applying, contestants agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the competition.
• All communication, including scheduling, will be conducted via email.
• The competition reserves the right to make adjustments as circumstances require.