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Johann Nepomuk Hummel International Piano Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 11-18 September 2027
- Location
- Bratislava
- Registration deadline
- 30 June 2027
- Fee
- EUR 70
Source: filharmonia.sk
Overview
The Hummel Piano Competition in Bratislava honours the Bratislava-born composer and pianist Johann Nepomuk Hummel and helps young pianists launch concert careers. The final includes Hummel's Septet and a concerto with orchestra.
- Organiser
- Slovak Philharmonic
- Instruments
- Piano
- Category
- Solo piano
- Age limits
- Pianists of all nationalities born after 11 September 1997 (2027 edition)
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Application by 30 June 2027 with an entry fee of EUR 70 paid by bank transfer.
Rounds & time limits
- Round 1: up to 12 advance, 25 minutes
- Round 2: 50-60 minutes, three advance
- Round 3: final
Repertoire
Round 1: Mozart sonata, Hummel étude, a Chopin étude and a further étude. Round 2: a Beethoven sonata and a free program. Round 3: Hummel's Piano Septet in D minor Op. 74 and a concerto by Mozart, Beethoven or Hummel.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Pavel Gililov (Chair)
- Eliso Virsaladze
- Andrew Brownell
- Jingge Yan
- Leo de María
- Ivan Klánský
- Marian Lapšanský
- Jakub Čižmarovič
Prizes
- 1st prize EUR 6,000 and three concerts at the Slovak Philharmonic
- 2nd prize EUR 4,000
- 3rd prize EUR 2,000
Past editions
- 2024 — Bratislava source
Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source