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2024 IPPA International Piano Competition Timeline

Preliminary National Round: January-March 2024 Video Submission

  •  Collegiate students (piano performance major) are exempt from the preliminary round and apply directly to the national round.  
  • Candidates who qualify for the IPPA Outstanding Pianist Showcase can proceed directly to the national round
  • Candidates who made to the 2023 International Final Round are qualified to proceed directly to the 2024 national round
  • Preliminary Round Adjudicators
  • Application fee: Please check your own division.

National Round: February – May, 2024  

In Person Application fee: Please check your own division.
Online Division Application Fee: $70
National Round In Person Locations:

  • United States:  Charlotte, NC; Fairfield, CT; Spring Field, MO;Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA
  • Canada: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton
  • China: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Changsha, Wuhan
  • Indonesia: Surabaya
  • United Kingdom: London
  • Argentina: Buenos Aires
  • Paraguay: Asuncion
  • Brazil: São Paulo
  • Online ( video submission) Online participants will be adjudicated separately. 

International Final Round: July 6th to 7th, 2024 

Application Deadline: June 10th, 2024
Location: Murphy Hall, University of Kansas, United States

Online Final Round: June 20-30th, 2024 
Online Application Deadline: June 10th, 2024

For finalists who participate virtually, the IPPA team will schedule a performance time with them. Available times will fall between June 20-June 30th. No pre-recording allowed, it will be a live performance. The online Final Round will be adjudicated separately from the in-person Final Round. The awards will also be different.
Final Round Application Fee: 
In-person Final round: $150 for Young Artist Category/ $180 for Professional Artist Category and Chamber Music Category. 
Online Final Round: $100 for all category 

Divisions

China Division
United States Division
Indonesia Division
Canada Division
South America Division
United Kingdom Division
Other Countries Division

IPPA Conero International Piano Competition 
Categories and Repertoire

* This is a category for piano students who are at a more amateur level and who are not aiming for piano major as career. 

Group A: Age 16 to 17

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 8 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 10 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: 1 or 2 free choices not exceeding the max duration of 13 mins. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round.

Group B: Age 14 to 15

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 7 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 8 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: 1 or 2 free choices not exceeding the max duration of 12 mins. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round.

Group C: Age 12 to 13

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 6 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 8 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round:1 or 2 free choices not exceeding the max duration of 11 mins. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round.

Group D: Age 10 to 11

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 6 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 7 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: 1 or 2 free choices not exceeding the max duration of 10 mins. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round.

Group E: Age 8 to 9

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 5 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 6 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: 1 or 2 free choices not exceeding the max duration of 8 mins. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round.

Group F: Age 6 to 7

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 4 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 5 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round:1 or 2 free choices not exceeding the max duration of 6 mins. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round.

This is a category for pianists who are professionally trained and are aiming for a career as a concert pianist and/or professional music educator. 

Group A: Adult (Age 18–32)

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 12 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 15 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round:  1, A solo recital of 21 to 25 minutes which includes at least 3 works of different styles. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round. 2, One single movements from selected piano concerto repertoire. See the repertoire list below. 

Group B: Age 14-17

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 10 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 12 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: 1, A solo recital of 17-20 minutes which includes at least 3 works of different styles. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round. 2,  One single movements from selected piano concerto repertoire. See the repertoire list below. 

Group C: Age 10-13

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 8 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 10 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: 1, A recital of 16 to 19 minutes which includes at least 3 works of different styles. Only one piece is allowed to be the same as previous round. 2, One single movements from selected piano concerto repertoire. See the repertoire list below. 

The finalists will need to provide their own piano accompaniments for orchestra part in the piano concerto performance.   

J.S Bach:
Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056 
Keyboard concerto No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058

C.P.E Bach:
Keyboard Concerto Wq. 23 in D minor

Mozart:
Piano Concerto No. 11 in F Major, K 413
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K 414
Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K 415
Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat Major, K 449
Piano Concerto No.17 in  G Major, K453 
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K 466
Piano Concerto No.21 in C Major, K467
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K 488

J. Haydn 
Piano Concerto in D major Hob. XVIII:11

Beethoven:
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
Piano Concerto No.5 in Eb Major, Op.73

Chopin:
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op.11 
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21

Mendelssohn：
Piano Concerto No.1 in g Minor, Op.25 

Schumann:
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54 

Rachmaninoff:
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

Adult Piano Duo / Duets: Average age above 18 years old

Preliminary Round :One piece of free choice, no more than 8 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 12 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: Free choice from three different periods; one of them must be the Classical period. No more than 20 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.

Youth Piano Duo / Duets:

Group A: Average age 13-17
Preliminary Round: One piece of choice, not exceeding the max duration 6 mins.
National Round: 1 or 2 pieces of choice, not exceeding the max duration 10 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece(s) as previous round.
International Final Round: 1 or 2 choices not exceeding the max duration of 12 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.

Group B: Average Age 8-12
Preliminary Round: One piece of choice, not exceeding the max duration 5 mins.
National Round: 1 or 2 pieces of choice, not exceeding the max duration 8 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece(s) as previous round.
International Final Round: 1 or 2 choices not exceeding the max duration of 10 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.

Adult Chamber Group:(Piano with string or woodwind) Average ages above 18 years old.

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 8 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 12 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: Free choices from three different periods. No more than 20 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.

Youth Chamber Group: (Piano with string or woodwind) Average ages no more than 18 years old

Preliminary Round: One piece of free choice, no more than 6 mins.
National Round: 1-2 pieces of free choice, no more than 8 mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.
International Final Round: 1-2 free choices not exceeding the max duration of 12mins. It is allowed to be the same piece as previous round.

All contestants must meet the age requirements at July 1st, 2024. Their current age before July 1st, 2024, will determine the category they must compete in. For example, if the student turns 18 on July 1st or after, he/she will compete in the adult category. 

 FINALS AWARDS (In-person competition)

  1. Concert Contract
    The 1st place winners in professional category will have the opportunity to play with professional String Quartet for selected piano concerto works. After discussing with the competition committee, the winners of the Professional Category will be eligible to sign a contract as an IPPA Artist, and engaged to perform recital tours in Italy, China, South America, Canada and the United States. IPPA will be responsible for the advertisement and promotion of the IPPA Engagement Artist. 
  1. Cash Prizes，Certificates，Trophies and Medals.

Professional Artist Category – Adult (Group A)

The First Place Winner will get 1000 USD, a trophy and certificate of award.
The Second Place Winner will get 800 USD, a trophy and certificate of award.
The Third Place Winner will get 300 USD, a trophy and certificates of award.

Professional Artist Category – Youth (Groups B/C)

The First Place Winner of each group will get 500 USD, a trophy and certificates of award.
The Second Place Winner of each group will get 300 USD, a trophy and certificates of award.
The Third Place Winner of each group will get 200 USD, a trophy and certificates of award.

Young Artist Category

The First Place Winner of each group will get 200 USD, medal and certificates of award.
The Second Place Winner of each group will get 100 USD, medal and certificates of award.
The Third Place Winner of each group will get 50 USD, medal and certificates of award.

Chamber Music Category

The First Place Winner of each group will get 200 USD, medal and certificates of award.

Note: please be aware, all cash prizes for the IPPA Conero Piano Competition will be delivered via check (U.S. only) or bank transfer. PayPal is also available. Prize recipients are responsible for paying any money transfer fees that may be incurred; depending on the transfer method, the amount received may be less than the face value of the prize. 

3. All finalist candidates will receive detailed performance comments from the jury committee.

4. Recommendation letters

The member of Jury Panel would provide recommendation letters for winners, for the purpose of competition application or graduate school application.

5. Special prizes and scholarship opportunities.

Some specific outstanding performances which attract attention from the jury, will be awarded Most Distinguished Performance of (name of piece).

FINALS AWARDS (Online Competition )

Honor Recital and Award Ceremony: The first and second place winners in all categories will be invited to Recanati, Italy for the Award Ceremony and Honor Recital on July 31st. All participants will receive a digital certificate and detailed comments from the jury. There are no fees to participate in the Honor Recital, but all invited prizewinners must cover their travel and accommodation expenses.

Cash Prizes and Scholarships:

  • Professional Artist Category – Adult (Group A):
    • 1st Place Winner: $1200 USD (including $200 cash award and $1000 festival scholarship) for 2024 IPPA Festival.
    • 2nd Place Winner: $600 USD (including $100 cash award and $500 festival scholarship) for 2024 Festival.
    • 3rd Place Winner: $300 USD (including $50 cash award and $250 festival scholarship) for 2024 Festival.
  • Professional Artist Category – Youth (Groups B/C):
    • 1st Place Winner: $600 USD (including $100 cash award and $500 festival scholarship) for 2024 Festival.
    • 2nd Place Winner: $400 USD (including $80 cash award and $320 festival scholarship) for  2024 Festival.
    • 3rd Place Winner: $200 USD (including $50 cash award and $150 festival scholarship) for 2024 Festival.
  • Young Artist Category:
    • 1st Place Winner of each group: $200 USD (including $50 cash award and $150 festival scholarship) for 2024 Festival.
  • Chamber Music Category:
    • 1st Place Winner of each group: $100 USD cash prize.

Competition Regulations

  1. The 2024 IPPA International Piano Competition has total three rounds: Preliminary Round,  National Round and International Final Round.
  2. The Preliminary round and National round of the 2024 IPPA International Piano Competition has Indonesia Division, China Division,  United States Division, Canada Division, Australia Division, South America Division and Online Division (For all other countries). Please double-check the dates and rules in your division.
  3. Preliminary round and national round competition will apply to the division’s rules. International final round will apply the common rules and regulations for all candidates.
  4. Preliminary Round and National Round Competitions are organized by individual organization, the organization should be authorized by IPPA.  International Final Round competition is operated by IPPA Headquarter in the United States. 
  5. Participating in each round of competition are voluntary; eligible candidates should complete the application and submit the fee before the deadline. 
  6. If applying for more than one category in the competition, applicants must complete separate applications and pay the required fees for each category.
  7. All divisions in the National Round Competition and International Final Round Competition should be performed from memory except Chamber Division.
  8. Piano concertos, self-composed pieces, or transcriptions done by the performer are not accepted in solo repertoire.
  9. Repeats are not required except the place marked with D.C.
  10. Judges’ decisions are final.
  11. Changes would not be allowed once the repertoires are submitted.
  12. The IPPA Team retains copyright of performance video, audio, and pictures of the competition and the award ceremony. The IPPA Team has the legal right to use these materials.
  13. The competition committee reserves all the right for the final interpretation of the regulations.
  14. Competition awards will be subject to applicable taxes and transfer fees. Recipients must complete tax paperwork when required in order to receive the award.
  15. Candidates in the preliminary round and national rounds will compete only against candidates in their own divisions (E.g., Canada candidates will compete against Canada candidates). The final round will be international and will include all selected finalists from all divisions.
  16. Candidates are required to join the division they reside in. If they do not reside in the specific divisions, they will need to join the Other Countries division.
  17.  From the national round, every Division’s candidates need to achieve Silver Award and Gold Award to proceed to the international final round.  This will apply to all of the categories.
  18. Finalists who participate Online National Round Competition and Online International Final Round Competition, will receive electronic certificates and comments. 
  19. Any eligible candidates can proceed either in-person or online competition. However, they will apply to each award rules in either online or in-person competition. 
  20.  Compositions for “prepared piano” are not permitted.
  21.  All the online and in-person International Final Round Competition apply the same repertoire and category rules. 
  22. Any misrepresentation by a candidate will result in automatic disqualification.  

Recording Instruction:

1,Recording Link: Via the listed flatforms: YouTube/Google Drive/Wetransfer/Dropbox/OneDrive/Bilibili. Please ensure that the link is shareable without requiring access permission. (for google drive, click Get Link, change General Access to Anyone with the link, then click share the link)
2, Your recording should remain unedited, except in cases where professional microphones were used separately from the camera. In such instances, you may synchronize the audio with the video.
3,Please make sure that the recording is landscape and include the whole side profile of the competitor (please see picture below for reference). Once we receive your recording, we will promptly forward it to the jury for evaluation.

 

2022 Final Round Results

2023 IPPA Conero International Piano Competition
Online Final Round Result

Yi Chang- 1st Prize, Taipei, China
Shaoming Yang-2nd Prize, United States
Qingcheng Guo-3rd Prize,  China

Zihong Wei-Excellent Performance, China
Chenxi Luo-Excellent Performance, China

 

Owen Yisu Wang – 1st Prize, Canada
Jeffrey Liang-2nd Prize, United States
Jerry Zheng – 2nd Prize (tie),  Canada
Fanzong Meng – 3rd Prize, China

Fritz Volini – Excellent Performance, United States
Nathaniel Hou – Excellent Performance, Canada

 

Michael Phillipe Andree – 1st Prize, Indonesia
Justin Chen – 2nd Prize, Canada
Clyde Li – 3rd Prize, Canada

Ethan Yichun Wang – Excellent Performance, Canada

 

Adam Giorgis – 1st Prize, Canada
Luke Xu – 2nd Prize, United States
Samantha Tran – 3rd Prize, Canada
Jessica Han – Excellent Performance Award, United States

Finalist Award:
Alexandra Mitnik, Canada
August Siefkes, United States
Kiana Chen, Canada

Giselle Evangeline Sunyoto- 1st Prize, Indonesia
Xiaoyue Lai – 1st Prize, United States
Ximurong (Jasmine) Zhai – 2nd Prize, Canada
Alex Wang – 3rd Prize, Canada

Sun Jiahe – 1st Prize, China
Rhea Fan – 2nd Prize, United States
Claire Nicole Lin – 3rd Prize, Indonesia
Xiaowei Wang – Excellent Performance Award, United States

1st Prize: Kenzo Otto Suwarno, Indonesia
1st Prize: Ethan Kuo, Canada
2nd Prize: Erik Byurkland, United Arab Emirates
3rd Prize: Yolanda Yao Fu, Canada

Iven Jiang- Excellent Performance Award, Canada
Wang Lingji – Excellent Performance Award, China

Weitong Geng – 1st Prize, Canada
Joshua Wang – 2nd Prize, Canada
Ian Jun-Yin Quon – 3rd Prize, Canada
Louis Gao – Excellent Performance Award, United States

Kong Xiangcheng – 1st Prize Tie, China    
Liao Xinyue – 1st Prize Tie, China
Wu Jinyu (Paco Ng) -2nd Prize, Macau, China
CC Chu – 3rd Prize, United States 
Ethan An – Excellent Performance Award, Canada

Ayla Youran Ma, Finalist Award, Canada

2023 IPPA Conero International Piano Competition In-Person Final Round Result

Group A (Age 18-32 )

Shawn Lee – 1st Prize (Malaysia)

Joyce Zheng – 2nd Prize (Canada)

Shoki Kawasaki – 3rd Prize (Japan)

Kristian Cvetkovic – Finalist Award (Switzerland)

Radymyr Tsiko – Finalist Award (Ukraine)

Romina Peralta – Finalist Award (Paraguay)

 

Group B ( Age 14-17)

Kiana Zhu – 2nd Prize  (Canada)

Group A (Age 16-17)

Shuya van Dooijeweert – 1st Prize (USA)

Maia Valeria Lysak – 2nd Prize (Paraguay)

Lucas Sola – 3rd Prize (USA)

Group B ( Age 14-15)

Brayden Miao – 1st Prize (USA)

Grace Luo – 2nd Prize (USA)

Paula Valentina Navarro Dávalos – 3rd Prize (Paraguay)

 

Group C (Age 12-13)

Zion Levy – 1st Prize (USA)

Seira Yonenaga – 2nd Prize (Argentina)

Victoria Zhao – 3rd Prize (Canada)

Dietrich Snyder – Finalist Award (USA)

 

Group D (Age 10-11)

Isabelle Ciccolella – 1st Prize (USA)

Hiromi Yonenaga – 2nd Prize (Argentina)

Giuliana Victoria Santosa – 3rd Prize (Indonesia)

 

Group E (Age 8-9)

Nadia Yuan Jayanata – 1st Prize (Indonesia)

Youth Group ( Age under 18 )

Joseph Bock, piano & Christian Giullian, violin – 1st Prize  (USA)