Section II
International Piano Competition
Open to pianists of all ages and nationalities
Have a young pianist aged 4-20? See our Youth Section →Announced 12 April 2026
Meet the 2026 Finalists
Eight pianists, selected by the Jury from the online pre-selection, performed in the final round on 3 May 2026 at the Castello Ducale di Agliè.
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Akira Oyauchi
Japan
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Jiwon Park
South Korea
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Lorenzo Dellapiana
Italy
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Marc Ruben Herscu
Germany
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Matteo Buonanoce
Italy
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Omar Al Deek
Italy
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Serafym Ivanov
Ukraine
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Sijie Huo
China
Scholarships
Non-winning finalists receive a certificate of merit. In addition to the scholarships, winners receive concert opportunities (6 concerts total: 3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 1 for 3rd) offered through separate collaborations.
Competition Format
Two rounds: an online video pre-selection, followed by an in-person final at the Castello Ducale di Agliè.
Online Pre-selection Completed
Maximum 18 minutes
Candidates submitted a video recording featuring:
- J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue (WTC)
- Virtuosic Study by F. Chopin or F. Liszt
- Free-choice piece
The Jury has selected the 8 best pianists to advance to the final round.
Final Round — In Person
Maximum 35 minutes
Free programme. No repetition of pre-selection repertoire. Performance from memory is mandatory.
What's Included
Free Final Round
Selected finalists compete at no additional cost
Free Accommodation
Host family stay for the first registered finalists
Practice Pianos
Available throughout the competition
Concert Opportunities
Up to 3 concerts for prize winners