Pianist, Professor at Vienna National University of Music and Performing Arts
Honorary President at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Executive Management
Administrative Director
The spirit of this competition is to find talented artists from around the world and help them to compete in an international setting. We are dedicated to promoting arts and culture under the banner of world peace and mutual understanding.
Categories
Piano, Vocal Music, String, Wind
Early Music (Solo and Ensemble), Two Pianos, Four Hands, Duo, Ensemble, Folk Instruments
Amateurs, Youth
Schedule
Mahidol University
College of Music
Torishima Hall
Osaka, Japan
Awards & Gala
Recognition
Prizes
Best performer from Section I or Section II;
Prize of JPY500,000, Certificate and Trophy.
Second best performer; Certificate
Third best performer; Certificate
1st to 3rd Prize of each category: Certificate, Medal
Espoir Prize: Certificate
[Regional Round] / [Semi-finals]
Gold Prize (Eligible to enter the finals for Section III), Silver, Bronze Prizes, others.
[Final Round]
Best Amateurs/Youth Award: Best performer in the Youth and Amateurs Categories;
Prize of JPY30,000 for Youth, JPY70,000 for Amateurs, Certificate
1st to 3rd Place: Certificate, Medal
4th to 6th Place, Certificate
Chief Executive Award: Recommendation to play at a Gala Concert in 2027.
(participation fee waiver)
Paris Music Forum Award: Concert in Paris or Seoul.
Cap Ferret Music Festival Scholarship: Invitation to Cap Ferret Music Festival in France.
Sawallisch Award: Exemption from the participation fee for a masterclass organised by the Sawallisch Music Academy (Germany, 2027) or Engagement as a performer in a concert organised by the Wolfgang Sawallisch Foundation in Grassau (Germany)
IMK Prize: Perform with orchestra in Europe.
Toccoa Falls College Award: Concert at Toccoa Falls College Recital Hall in Georgia, USA.
Matsumoto Memorial Music Guest House Award: Concert at Matsumoto Memorial Music Guest House.
Puccini Award: Concert at OSAKA Hommachi Puccini Hall.
Thomas Kreuzberger Award: 500 euros a talented pianist aged 18 and under.
OSAKA Mayor Award, Takatsuki Mayor Award, Journalist Award, ALSO Award, Ongakugendai Award, Audience Award.
Opportunity to perform at Concert or Concerto concert.
※ Travel, accommodation and other costs incurred participating in seminars and concerts must be paid by participants.
