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International Competition of Young Pianists dedicated to the Work of Fryderyk Chopin (Narva)

Narva, Estonia

Next edition

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

Overview

Biennial Chopin competition for young pianists in Narva, started in 1997 and international since 1999; EMCY member. Open to pianists of all nations up to 18 in three age groups; Group III ends with a Chopin concerto movement with orchestra.

Organiser: Narva Municipality
Instruments: Piano
Category: Solo piano
Age limits: Up to 18 (age on opening day), three age groups

Rules & repertoire

Registration & fee

Form in Estonian, English or Russian, passport copy, photo and YouTube link with a virtuoso etude and a Chopin work.

Rounds & time limits

Groups I and II: two rounds (8-12 min / up to 20-25 min)
Group III: three rounds, final with symphony orchestra

Repertoire

Group I: own-country 20th/21st-century work, Chopin polonaise/ecossaises/waltz, Bach, Chopin works; Group II: Bach WTC, Chopin polonaise or nocturne and etude, Estonian composer, Chopin works; Group III: classical sonata-allegro, Chopin etude, large Chopin work, Chopin concerto movement.

Jury & prizes

Jury

Not published on the official pages we could check.

Prizes

Three diplomas per age group plus Grand Prix and special nominations (best Chopin performer, best Bach performer etc.)
Monetary rewards from Narva City Government and sponsors

Past editions

To protect minors, we do not show the names of winners in categories open to under-18s. Category, age range and prize are always shown.

2026 — Narva (1-8 February 2026) source
2023 — Narva (29 January - 5 February 2023) source
All groups · up to 18
- Grand Prix — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
Group I · up to 18
- 1st prize — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
Group II · up to 18
- 1st prize — name not shown (category open to under-18s)

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