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Chopin Society Hanover international piano competition 2027
Chopin-Gesellschaft Hannover · Hanover, Germany
The Chopin Society in Hanover says its 2027 piano competition is open to pianists of all nationalities born from 1999 to 2009. Applications are due on 30 November 2026. No clock time is printed. The first prize is 9,000 euros. Five finalists play in Hanover on 20 February 2027.
At a glance
- Who
- Pianists of all nationalities, born 1999–2009
- First prize
- 9,000 euros
- Close
- 30 November 2026, no clock time
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
The competition page says it is open to pianists of all nationalities.
StatedYear of birth
Pianists must have been born between 1999 and 2009 inclusive. The organisers may waive that rule in exceptional cases.
StatedProgramme
About half of the video programme must be Chopin, including one Chopin étude, one mazurka and one étude by another composer. The final must include at least one Chopin work. Works are performed from memory.
StatedFunding and what it does not cover
Prizes are 9,000, 7,000 and 5,000 euros, plus a 1,000 euro audience award. Travelling finalists receive 250 euros. The application fee is 80 euros.
Covered by the funder
- First, second and third prizes
- Audience award
- 250 euro travel allowance for finalists who travel to Hanover
Not covered — you pay these
- The 80 euro application fee
- Travel costs above 250 euros
