We are committed to enabling young pianists to perform, learn, and connect across different continents, creating transformative experiences that propel promising talents toward global recognition. Our flagship event, the WPTA Australia International Piano Competition, is designed to empower young and emerging talents by removing geographical barriers and providing unparalleled opportunities to shine on the global stage.
Highlights of Prizes
Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at the historic Ehrbar Saal in Vienna, Austria
Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at the iconic Mozarthaus in Vienna, Austria
Professional Artist Laureate – Solo recital at the renowned Kolarac Endowment Concert Hall in Belgrade, Serbia
Solo recitals at the premier Baroque Hall, Adelaide, Australia
Solo Recital at the International World Piano Conference
in Novi Sad
Exclusive Masterclasses with world-renowned pedagogues (Austria, Spain, Australia, Hong Kong, Serbia and beyond)
Free Entry to WPTA IPC (next edition)
Categories
A) Tiny Keys Talents : Age 7 and under
Maximum Duration : 5 mins
B) Little Maestro Showcase : Age 8 - 11
Maximum Duration : 8 mins
C) Teen Talents : Age 12 - 14
Maximum Duration : 10 mins
D) Rising Teen Recital : Age 15 - 17
Maximum Duration : 15 mins
E) Young Artist Talents : Age 18 - 24
Maximum Duration : 25 mins
F) Professional Artists: Age 18 - 35
Maximum Duration : 35 mins
Winners will be announced starting April 7, 2026
General Rules
We welcome a wide range of interpretations and personal artistry — the focus is on your musicianship and expression.
Repertoire
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Free choice of programme — make it your own!
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All works must be solo piano pieces.
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The programme should suit and reflect your current skill level, and may draw from any musical period(s) to showcase variety and depth.
Video Recording Requirements
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Videos must be unedited and recorded within the past 12 months from the submission date.
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You may submit multiple separate videos (as long as the total duration stays within the category limit).
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Please ensure the recording clearly shows your face, hands, and (where possible) pedals — we recommend landscape orientation.
Submission Guidelines
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Upload your video(s) to a public platform (e.g., YouTube) and set them to “unlisted”.
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Provide the link(s) in the application form.
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In the video title: Include your category and full name (e.g., “Category E – John Smith”).
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In the video description: List each piece with title(s), composer(s), and exact performance duration(s).
Additional Notes
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Pianists eligible for Category E are warmly invited to also enter Category F by submitting two separate applications.
Winners will be announced starting April 7, 2026
By submitting an application, participants agree to abide by the above rules and regulations, and the decisions of the juries, committee and organizers.
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Prizes
Tiny Key Talents - Age 7 and under (Max. 5 mins)
1st Prize
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Cash Prize 250€ (Top Award)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
2nd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
3rd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Invitation to Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
Note on 3rd Prizes:
Up to three 3rd Prize winners may be awarded. The performance at the Mozarthaus Gala Concert is guaranteed only for the primary 3rd Prize winner (3/1). Additional performance slots for 3/2 and 3/3 are offered subject to program availability and venue capacity.
Honorable Mention (multiple)
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Certificate
Category B)
Little Maestro Showcase - Age 8 - 11 (Max. 8 mins)
1st Prize
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Cash Prize 300€ (Top Award)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
2nd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
3rd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Masterclass in Vienna (31 May)
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Invitation to Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
Note on 3rd Prizes:
Up to three 3rd Prize winners may be awarded. The performance at the Mozarthaus Gala Concert is guaranteed only for the primary 3rd Prize winner (3/1). Additional performance slots for 3/2 and 3/3 are offered subject to program availability and venue capacity.
Honorable Mention (multiple)
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Certificate
Category C)
Teen Talents - Age 12 - 14 (Max. 10 mins)
1st Prize
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Cash Prize 350€
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
2nd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
3rd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Masterclass in Vienna (31 May)
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Invitation to Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
Note on 3rd Prizes:
Up to three 3rd Prize winners may be awarded. The performance at the Mozarthaus Gala Concert and the masterclass in Vienna are guaranteed only for the primary 3rd Prize winner (3/1). Additional performance slots for 3/2 and 3/3 are offered subject to program availability and venue capacity.
Honorable Mention (multiple)
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Certificate
Category A)
Category D)
Rising Teen Recital - Age 15 - 17 (Max. 15 mins)
1st Prize
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Cash Prize 450€
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
2nd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
3rd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Mozarthaus in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Masterclass in Vienna (31 May)
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Invitation to award ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
Note on 3rd Prizes:
Up to three 3rd Prize winners may be awarded. The performance at the Mozarthaus Gala Concert and the masterclass in Vienna are guaranteed only for the primary 3rd Prize winner (3/1). Additional performance slots for 3/2 and 3/3 are offered subject to program availability and venue capacity.
Honorable Mention (multiple)
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Certificate
Category E)
Young Artist Talents - Age 18 - 24 (Max. 25 mins)
1st Prize
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Cash Prize 700€
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Masterclass in Vienna (31 May)
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Masterclass in the Kaisersaal in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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50% scholarship course in Madrid
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Certificate and Award
2nd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert with Award Ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Masterclass in Vienna (31 May)
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Masterclass in the Kaisersaal in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Partial scholarship course in Madrid
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Certificate and Award
3rd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026) with Award Ceremony
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Masterclass in Vienna (31 May)
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Masterclass in the Kaisersaal in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Certificate and Award
Note on 3rd Prizes:
Up to three 3rd Prize winners may be awarded. The performance at the Ehrbar Saal Gala Concert and the masterclass in Vienna are guaranteed only for the primary 3rd Prize winner (3/1). Additional performance slots for 3/2 and 3/3 are offered subject to program availability and venue capacity.
Honorable Mention (multiple)
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Certificate
Category F)
Professional Artists - Age 18 - 35 (Max. 35 mins)
1st Prize
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Cash Prize 1000€
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026) with Award Ceremony
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Laureate solo recital at Kolarac Endowment Concert Hall in Belgrade, Serbia
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Laureate solo recital at at the premier Baroque Hall, Adelaide, Australia
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Masterclass in the Kaisersaal in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Full scholarship course in Madrid
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Invitation as a juror in the next competition edition
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Certificate and Award
2nd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026) ) with Award Ceremony
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Solo Recital at WPTA Conference, Novi Sad
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Masterclass in in the Kaisersaal in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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50% scholarship course in Madrid
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Certificate and Award
3rd Prize
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Performance at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026) with Award Ceremony
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Free entry to WPTA International Piano Competition
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Masterclass in the Kaisersaal in Vienna (1 Jun 2026)
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Partial scholarship course in Madrid
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Certificate and Award
Note on 3rd Prizes:
Up to three 3rd Prize winners may be awarded. The performance at the Ehrbar Saal Gala Concert and the masterclass in Vienna are guaranteed only for the primary 3rd Prize winner (3/1). Additional performance slots for 3/2 and 3/3 are offered subject to program availability and venue capacity.
Honorable Mention (multiple)
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Certificate
Special Awards
Pianists of any categories are welcomed to include Australian composer Max Kielly’s “Paths of Amber” in their programme, contributing to a complete performance under the maximum time limit of their relevant age group.
Performance of this new Australian set piece could be recorded as a separate video. Performance with score or by memory are both acceptable.
Pianists of any nationalities with “Paths of Amber” performed in their submitted videos are automatically considered for the selection of this special prize.
Prizes include
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Invitation to perform at Prize Winners’ Gala Concert at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Invitation to award ceremony at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna (2 Jun 2026)
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Certificate
Score and demo recording are available here:
1) Best performance of the Australian Miniature
2) Special North Adelaide Baroque Hall Prize
The Special North Adelaide Baroque Hall Prize recognizes an exceptional pianist for unique artistry that stands out in its own way.
The winner receives a fully arranged solo recital in Australia's only circa-1720 rococo-inspired chamber hall, celebrated for its exquisite acoustics and intimate elegance.
3) Best Australian Pianist
Recognizing excellence among Australian participants (students, citizens, or residents).
Prizes include
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Exclusive online tuition with one of the jury members (eligible for categories C–D)
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Certificate
4) Best Hong Kong Pianist
Recognizing excellence among Hong Kong participants (residents, students, or citizens) in categories A–F.
Prizes include:
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Masterclass(es) at Octavus Music, Hong Kong (with Dr Elsa Lee, Pianist and University Teacher) – up to 4 awards available
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Certificate
5) Best Serbian Pianist
Recognizing excellence among Serbian participants (residents, students, or citizens) in categories A–F.
Prizes include:
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Masterclass(es) with prominent educators at the WPTA International Piano Conference in Novi Sad (May 2026) – up to 10 awards available
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Certificate
Results
Category A - Winners
Tiny Key Talents
Age 7 and under
1st Prize: (Top Award)
Ariana Trimbitas (Romania)
1st Prize
Bianca Conelly (Indonesia)
2nd Prize
Hailey Wang (USA)
2nd Prize
Lara Ceranic (Montenegro)
3rd Prize
Amelia Yuxuan Zhang (Australia)
3rd Prize
Vuk Stepanovic (Montenegro)
Category B - Winners
Little Maestro Showcase
Age 8 - 9 Years
1st Prize
Olivia Yan (Australia)
2nd Prize
Nathaniel Wang (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/1)
Diego Gabriel Puquio Gonzales (Peru)
3rd Prize (3/2)
Han Huang (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/3)
Jana Kovačević (Serbia)
Little Maestro Showcase
Age 10 - 11 Years
1st Prize (Top Prize)
Natchanok Chonlacoop (Thailand)
1st Prize
Edward Nathaniel Handoko (Indonesia)
2nd Prize
Dorobantu Ana-Julie (Romania)
2nd Prize
Samuil McArthur (USA)
3rd Prize (3/1)
Alexander CUI (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/2)
Tyler Zhou (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/3)
Alara Derin Kopar (Turkey)
3rd Prize (3/4)
Sofia Ana Ari (Romania)
Honorable Mention
Max Liu (Australia)
Honorable Mention
Mary Kate, Onggowijoyo(Indonesia)
Honorable Mention
Elaine Wu (Australia)
Honorable Mention
Sofía Saraí, Sánchez Guerra (Peru)
Honorable Mention
Tara Lazic (Serbia)
Honorable Mention
Madalina Bobilca (Romania)
Honorable Mention
Radu Ionel (Romania)
Category C - Winners
Teen Talents
Age 12 - 14
1st Prize
Ngai Ting Ho (Hong Kong)
2nd Prize
Jayden Wayne (Australia)
2nd Prize
Radomir Jovanosevic (Germany)
3rd Prize (3/1)
Bozhidar Gandurov (Bulgaria)
3rd Prize (3/2)
Olivia Hou (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/2)
Bjanka Rea Kišgeci (Serbia)
Honorable Mention
Isabella Fernanda Huaman Marcos (Peru)
Honorable Mention
Gianella Valencia Mørk (Peru)
Category D - Winners
Rising Teen Recital
Age 15 - 17
1st Prize
Darius-Isaac Lungu (Romania)
2nd Prize (2/1)
Maria Pirvulescu (Romania)
2nd Prize (2/2)
Nevena Benzon (Croatia)
3rd Prize (3/1)
Lucas Cai (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/2)
Symphony Shi (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/3)
Martin Bajer (Czech Republic)
Honorable Mention
Erik Hu (United States)
Honorable Mention
Teodor Blažej Pipal (Czech Republic)
Honorable Mention
Emma Rose Koeswandy (Australia)
Honorable Mention
Julia Gentry (United States)
Honorable Mention
Sara Botan (Switzerland)
Honorable Mention
Dennis Zhao (Canada)
Category E - Winners
Young Artist Talents
Age 18 - 24
1st Prize
Leonard Buta (Romania)
2nd Prize (2/1)
Varvara Kostenko (Ukraine)
2nd Prize (2/2)
Rareș Trufea (Romania)
3rd Prize (3/1)
Mateja Ivanov (Serbia)
3rd Prize (3/2)
Bogdan Spasić (Serbia)
3rd Prize (3/3)
Sean Kim (Australia)
Honorable Mention
Barnabás Lits (Hungary)
Honorable Mention
Maria Maranda Lalescu (Romania)
Honorable Mention
Andjela Zec (Serbia)
Category F - Winners
Professional Artists
Age 18 - 35
1st Prize
Quanzhou Yan (United States)
2nd Prize
Shuaizhi Wang (United States)
3rd Prize (3/1)
Tianke Hu (United Kingdom)
3rd Prize (3/2)
David Soo (Australia)
3rd Prize (3/3)
Yi Zhang (United States)
Honorable Mention
Trufea, Rareș (Romania)
Honorable Mention
Bogdan Spasic (Serbia)
Honorable Mention
Chin Wai Leung (Australia)
Best performance of the Australian Miniature
“Paths of Amber” by Max Kielly
David Soo (Australia)
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Meet Our Jury
Marta Kržič
Pianist, Head of Department of Complementary Piano at Academy of Music in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Sergio René Martinez
Pianist, Composer, Conductor, President of WPTA Argentina
Kristi Baker-Lampe
Pianist, DMA, NCTM, Adjunct Professor of Applied Piano, Washburn University of Topeka Owner & Teacher – KBL Piano, LLC
Marija Popovic Stojadinovic
Pianist, Piano Pedagogue, PhD
Andrea Françoise Arévalo Cuéllar
Pianist, Piano educator, Professor at the National University of Music of Peru
Jelena Simonović Kovačević
Pianist, Associate Professor at the University of Novi Sad, Academy of Arts
Dianna Vasiu
Pianist & University Lecturer,
Faculty of Music and Theatre Timișoara Executive Director,
WPTA Romania President,
Marko Stuparević
Pianist, Piano Pedagogue, Virginia Tech University - Piano Faculty. DMA.
Katherine Choi
Piano Pedagogue, Instructor at Riverina Conservatorium of Music, Australia
Cristina Cavalli
Pianist, Professor at Alfonso X
El Sabio University in Madrid and
L. Canepa Conservatory in Sassari
President of WPTA Italy
Sabina Oprea
Pianist and Teacher at the Piano Department of Gheorghe Dima Academy of Music (Cluj, Romania)
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Elena Popa
Pianist, piano pedagogue,
and coordinator of extracurricular artistic projects at the 'Ion Vidu' Art High School in Timișoara. PhD
Julijana Sarac
Pianist and Piano Educator, Music Researcher, DMA, President, WPTA Australia