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Piano Campus International Piano Competition

Pontoise, France

Next edition

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

Overview

Annual competition (24th edition in February 2026) for young pianists aged 16-25 of international level, selected by video. There is no entry fee, and travel is partly refunded with accommodation and meals covered.

Organiser
Piano Campus (association AEuropAA)
Instruments
Piano
Category
Solo piano
Age limits
16-25 (born 2000-2009 for the 2026 edition)

Rules & repertoire

Registration & fee

Email file with CV, letter of introduction and YouTube link; no fee; 2026 deadline 21 Nov 2025.

Rounds & time limits

  • Selection: YouTube video up to 15 min
  • Semi-final: 12 candidates, up to 30 min
  • Final: 3 candidates with orchestra of CRR Paris Ida Rubinstein

Repertoire

Semi-final of up to 30 min starting with Poulenc Novelette No. 3 plus pieces from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries; final: world premiere by a guest composer and Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

Jury & prizes

Jury

  • Michel Beroff (Chairman)

Prizes

  • Gold EUR 5,000
  • Silver EUR 4,000
  • Bronze EUR 3,000
  • Total about EUR 30,000 with special prizes

Past editions

  • 2026 — Pontoise (Cergy), 13-15 Feb 2026 source

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