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International Franz Liszt Competition for Young Pianists Weimar
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 7-17 November 2027
- Location
- Weimar
- Registration deadline
- 7 July 2027
Source: hfm-weimar.de
Overview
International piano competition for children and teenagers run by the Weimar University of Music, held every few years (2005, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2023; 7th edition in 2027). Two age categories, two rounds, with a prizewinners' concert in Weimar.
- Organiser
- University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar
- Instruments
- Piano
- Category
- Solo piano
- Age limits
- 2027: Category I born after 16 November 2013; Category II born 17 November 2009 - 16 November 2013
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online application via the Application page of the competition; second-round candidates receive accommodation support up to EUR 25 per night.
Rounds & time limits
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Prizewinners' concert in Weimar on 17 November 2027
Repertoire
Solo works from memory (exemption possible for contemporary works); candidates choose the order of works; detailed repertoire on the Repertoire page ('further information will follow').
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Prizes per category; first prize cannot be shared (amounts on the Prizes page)
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.
- 2023 — Weimar sourceCategory I · youngest group
- 1st prize — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
- 2nd prize (2 winners) — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
Category II · older youth group- 1st prize — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
- 2nd prize — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
- 3rd prize — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source