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International Baltic Piano Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2026
- Dates
- 28 November - 5 December 2026
- Location
- Gdańsk
- Registration deadline
- 6 September 2026
- Fee
- EUR 120 (waived for students of the Academy)
Source: ibpc.amuz.gda.pl
Overview
International piano competition of the Gdańsk Academy of Music; the sixth edition runs from 28 November to 5 December 2026 with up to 35 pianists. Open to pianists of any nationality (except citizens of Russia and Belarus) within the age limits.
- Organiser
- Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk
- Instruments
- Piano
- Category
- Solo piano
- Age limits
- Born 1993-2010 (2026 edition)
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Electronic application form with recording links, biography, birth document copy, photo and proof of fee payment.
Rounds & time limits
- Eliminations: YouTube video 15-20 min
- Stage I: 30-35 min
- Stage II: 55-60 min (up to 12 pianists)
- Stage III final: Mozart concerto (up to 3 pianists)
Repertoire
Video eliminations 15-20 min; Stage I: one Chopin work from a list (Scherzos, Ballades, Fantasy Op. 49, Barcarolle, Polonaise-Fantasy) plus free choice; Stage II: recital including a Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven sonata; Final: Mozart concerto K. 466, 467, 488 or 491.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Waldemar Wojtal (president, Poland)
- Edward Auer (USA)
- Thérèse Fahy (Ireland)
- Bernd Goetzke (Germany)
- Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń (Poland)
Prizes
- Prize pool approx. PLN 65,000
- Special prize PLN 2,000 for best performance of a Polish composer's work (other than Chopin)
Past editions
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source