Munich Piano Competition

26/08/2025

Application is open!
We are delighted to invite pianists to join the Piano Summer - Academy 2025 — an extraordinary opportunity to refine your artistry, perform in Italy, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Salento region.

📅 12 – 23 October 2025
📍 Convitto Palmieri, Lecce, Italy

Under the guidance of world-renowned pianists Zoran Imširović, Michael Leslie, and Goara Nonna Lazič, participants will:
🎶 Receive five individual lessons to deepen technical and interpretative skills
🎶 Perform in public concerts, including the prestigious Solo Concerts (21–23 Oct) at the stunning cloister of Convitto Palmieri
🎶 Discover Lecce’s Baroque beauty & explore Salento through guided cultural tours

This is more than a masterclass — it’s a complete artistic and cultural immersion, combining top-level piano training with the “dolce vita” of Southern Italy. 🌿☀️

💶 Tuition Fee: €500
📝 Apply now: https://forms.gle/jDpfLGqx6dDdcFoA6
ℹ️ More info: pianosummer.eu

⚠️ Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, personalised experience — secure your place today!

We look forward to welcoming you to Lecce this October. 🎹

— The Piano Summer Academy Team

03/04/2025

APPLICATION ENDS TOMORROW!
DEADLINE: 4.4.25 23.59CET

YOU CAN STILL APPLY!
https://pianosummer.eu/en/competition/munich-piano-competition/

INTERNATIONAL MUNICH PIANO COMPETITION 25
WHEN? 2-6.6.2025
WHERE? Nymphenburg Castle, Munich,Germany
JURY?
* Zoran Imširović
* Joseph Paratore
* Ritva Sjöstedt
* Ema Jedlička Gogova
* Peter Vogel

DISCIPLINES?
* Piano Solo
* Piano Duo (4 hands on 1 piano)
* Chamber Ensemble

CATEGORIES?
* Pre category (born 2018–2020) (1-3 min)
* Category A, born 2015–2017 (3-6 min)
* Category B, born 2013–2014 (5-8 min)
* Category C,born 2011–2012 (8–13 min)
* Category D, born 2009–2010 (10–15 min)
* Category E, born 2007–2008 (12–17 min)
* Category F, born 2005–2006 (15–20 min)
* Professionals, no age limit (20–35 min)
* Music Lovers, no age limit (10–18 minutes)

Find all information and rules under:
https://pianosummer.eu/en/competition/munich-piano-competition/

For any questions, just leave a comment or send a mail to:�[email protected]

25/03/2025

EXTENDED APPLICATION PHASE UNTIL 4.4.25 23.59CET

YOU CAN STILL APPLY!
https://pianosummer.eu/en/competition/munich-piano-competition/

INTERNATIONAL MUNICH PIANO COMPETITION 25
WHEN? 2-6.6.2025
WHERE? Nymphenburg Castle, Munich,Germany
JURY?
Zoran Imširović
Joseph Paratore
Ritva Sjöstedt
Ema Jedlička Gogova
Peter Vogel

DISCIPLINES?
Piano Solo
Piano Duo (4 hands on 1 piano)
Chamber Ensemble

CATEGORIES?
Pre category (born 2018–2020) (1-3 min)
Category A, born 2015–2017 (3-6 min)
Category B, born 2013–2014 (5-8 min)
Category C,born 2011–2012 (8–13 min)
Category D, born 2009–2010 (10–15 min)
Category E, born 2007–2008 (12–17 min)
Category F, born 2005–2006 (15–20 min)
Professionals, no age limit (20–35 min)
Music Lovers, no age limit (10–18 minutes)

Find all information and rules under:
https://pianosummer.eu/en/competition/munich-piano-competition/

For any questions, just leave a comment or send a mail to:
[email protected]

The application phase for Munich Piano Competition 25 extended until 4 April 2025 23.59 CET. If you had trouble registering through our form, please try again via a Google Chrome Browser. If you have any difficulties please don’t hesitate to contact us via [email protected]

25/03/2025

EXTENDED APPLICATION PHASE UNTIL 4.4.25 23:59CET
APPLY NOW
https://pianosummer.eu/en/competition/munich-piano-competition/

30/07/2024

The application phase is closing soon!

Piano Summer Academy in Lecce, Italy
16-24 August 2024

Includes
* 5 individual masterclasses with our artistic director Zoran Imširović
* 1 final Concert in Lecce, Italy
* Round trip of the historic city

https://pianosummer.eu/en/about/artist-residency/summer-academy/

13/04/2024

11/04/2024

Jury Presentation Part 4:

https://youtu.be/Giq6iYZq8Z4?si=DBVJggzEQRYv5DHj

11/04/2024

Jury Presentation Part 3!

18/03/2024

2 Days left to Apply!

15/03/2024

Jury Presentation Part 2: Yuka Imamine

15/03/2024

Yuka Imamine Plays Schubert Impromptu D935 op 142 No 4 f-moll at Osaka University Hall.

In April 2017, Professor Yuka Imamine at the University of Music and Performing Arts (Hochschule für Musik und Theater) in Munich had her piano recital "Bee...