Honorary Patrons

Special appreciation to the Polish Diplomatic Outposts for recognizing and honorary patronage of the competition on their respected territories where the in-person competition rounds will be held.

The competition will be held in a hybrid mode.
Participants may choose to participate in an offline + online format or an online-only format.

There are FOUR CATEGORIES:
1. Solo (two rounds: Round One is off line or online, Final Round is online)
2. Chamber (two rounds: Round One is on line or online, Final Round is on line or offline)
3. Concerto (two rounds: Round One is on line or online, Final Round is online or offline)
4. Standized (one round only: offline or online)

* all groups complete in two rounds except for Standized Category.
* Participants are allowed to play the same piece for Preliminary Round and Final Round.

There are FIVE AGE GROUPS:

Cut of date for the age calculation is 31 December 2026
How to count:
If for example, you are born in the year 2000,
👉 2026 − 2000 = 26 years. You are 26 years old.

Standized: 5-18 years old  *one round only, Solo category
Junior: 5-10 years old   *two rounds (same piece is allowed for both rounds)
Young Artists: 11-18 years old   *two rounds (same piece is allowed for both rounds)
Professional: 19-33 years old  *two rounds (please refer to repertoire for details)

Amateur: 19-100 years old.  *two rounds (same piece is allowed for both rounds)

TWO ROUNDS:

PRELIMINARY ROUND Format

Online: Video submission

 

FINAL ROUND Format

Solo, Chamber and Young Amateur Categories:

Offline: (face-to-face) in three locations:
Hong Kong :
Japan: Tokyo
South Korea: Seoul
or
Online: Video Submission

*please refer to Schedule section for details

 

 

All deadlines are according to the last time zone on Earth,
UTC+14hrs

26 January 2026

  • Registration Deadline (Online Worldwide) – Junior / Young Artist / Professional / Adult Amateur

  • Video Submission –  Round One

2 February 2026

  • Round One Solo and Duo Results Announcement

5 February 2026

  • Registration Deadline for Final Round

  • Registration Deadline for Concerto Category [Online Only, One Round Only]

7 February 2026

  • Final Round Offline, Tokyo, Japan [Live] (same day results announcement for local round)

14 February 2026

  • Final Round Offline, Hong Kong SAR, China [Live] (same day results announcement for local round)

21 February 2026

  • Final Round Offline, Seoul, South Korea [Live] (same day results announcement for local round)

22 February 2026

  • Online Worldwide – Video Submission

22 February 2027

  • Concerto Category – Video Submission

28 February 2026

  • Final Results Announcement for Solo/Duo Online Round and Concerto Category

 

For All Participants:

Dress Code: Appropriate concert attire is advised for all participants.
Age and Identity Verification: Participants may be required to present their identification document before performing to confirm their birth date, name, and last name.
Age Accuracy: Misrepresentation of age will lead to disqualification.
Multiple Categories: Participants can apply for more than one category. However, separate applications are necessary for each.
Memorization Requirement: If specified, pieces must be played from memory.
Jury’s Decision: All decisions made by the jury are final.
Terms Subject to Revision: Be aware that rules, awards, and the judging panel might be revised without prior notice.
Promotional Activities: Winners and participants may be asked to partake in promotional events.
Copyrights: All recordings, photos, and videos from the competition are the property of the organizers and may be used as deemed appropriate.
Registration Fee: This fee is non-refundable.
Awards Discretion: The jury may choose not to present certain awards if they deem no participants qualified.
Primary Round Registration: All participants must register for the primary round. Only those qualifying for the final round will receive an email with instructions for final round payment.
Communication: If participants don’t receive any email before the competition, they should check their spam folder or contact us via our social media channels.

Additionally, For Online Participants:

Video Recording Guidelines: The participant’s face and full body must be clearly visible during the performance. The recording should not be older than 6 months.

Additionally, For Offline (In-Person) Participants:

Sheet Music: Participants should provide a copy of their score for in-person events. This will be returned post-performance.
Scheduling: The schedule for in-person competitions will be shared a month in advance. If participants can’t attend, an online option is available.
Audience Policies: The audience may or may not be permitted at the physical venue.
Dress Code Reminder: Participants are expected to wear proper concert attire.
Recording Restrictions: No audio or video recording is permitted during the competition.

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