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Hong Kong International Piano Competition

Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong SAR)

Next edition

No future edition is announced on the official pages we could check.

Overview

Triennial international piano competition organised by the Chopin Society of Hong Kong and a WFIMC member. After video rounds, 15-16 semifinalists give full recitals in Hong Kong, and six finalists play chamber music before the concerto final with the competition orchestra. The 7th edition took place 29 September to 16 October 2025 at Hong Kong City Hall.

Organiser
The Chopin Society of Hong Kong
Instruments
Piano
Category
Solo piano

Rules & repertoire

Registration & fee

Video application.

Rounds & time limits

  • Application: video of a programme from a given list
  • Quarter-final: video recordings, 35 selected
  • Semi-final: full recitals in Hong Kong (45 min + interval + 45 min)
  • Final: chamber music, then concerto with the competition orchestra

Repertoire

Semi-final recitals largely free repertoire apart from commissioned pieces; finals include a chamber programme (with a commissioned duo) and a concerto.

Jury & prizes

Jury

  • Peter Donohoe (2025)
  • Raymond Holden (2025)

Prizes

  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes
  • Semifinalists paid for their recitals

Past editions

  • 2025 — Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall (29 Sept - 16 Oct 2025) source

Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source