The Hamamatsu International Piano Competition was started in 1991 in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of Hamamatsu City. Since then, this international cultural program has been held every three years to celebrate the history and tradition of the city of music and musical instruments. Over the course of more than three decades, the Competition has established itself as one of the leading international piano competitions, attracting talented young pianists from around the world. The purpose of this Competition is to encourage the development of music and culture, to promote international cultural exchanges and to contribute to the nurturing of musicians by providing promising young pianists with an opportunity to display the fruits of their daily study.
8 January to 28 February, 2027 - Application period for the Preliminary Selection.
June 2027 - Results of Preliminary selection announced
7 November, 2027 - Opening Concert
13 - 17 November, 2027 - 1st stage
19 - 21 November, 2027 - 2nd stage
23 - 24 November, 2027 - 3rd stage
27 - 28 November, 2027 - Final
28 November, 2027 - Presentation of Awards
29 November, 2027 - Prizewinners’ Concert
| Kategorie | Klavier |
| Anmeldeschluss | 08 Jan - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Finalrunden | 27 - 28 Nov 2027 |
| Wo | Hamamatsu City, Japan |
| Altersgruppen | Open to pianists born on or after January 1, 1997 |
All rounds of the Competition will be open to audiences.
In addition, all rounds will be streamed throughout the event.
- First Prize: ¥4,000,000, Gold Medal; Certificate of Merit and Concert Tour
The First Prizewinner will be given at least 10 opportunities to perform in and outside of Japan, including solo recitals and performances with major orchestras, before the end of March 2029.
The performer will be paid an appearance fee of ¥200,000 per performance, and related travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Organizer.
- Second Prize: ¥2,500,000, Silver Medal and Certificate of Merit
- Third Prize: ¥1,500,000, Bronze Medal and Certificate of Merit
- Fourth Prize: ¥1,000,000 and Certificate of Merit
- Fifth Prize: ¥800,000 and Certificate of Merit
- Sixth Prize: ¥600,000 and Certificate of Merit
- Best Performer of the Japanese Work: ¥300,000 and Certificate of Merit
- Diploma of Outstanding Merit: ¥150,000 and Certificate of Merit
- Violin Sonata Award: ¥150,000 and Certificate of Merit
- Audience Prize: Certificate of Merit and additional awards
Additional awards may be offered by private companies or individuals who support the Competition’s objectives.
Momo Kodama (Japan) – Chairperson, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier (France), Akiko Ebi (Japan), Till Fellner (Austria), Ralf Gothoni (Finland, Germany), Michael Haefliger (Switzerland), HaeSun Paik (South Korea), Arabella Pare (Germany, UK), Ewa Poblocka (Poland), Ayako Uehara (Japan), Xiaohan Wang (China)
Each contestant is responsible for his/her own travel expenses. However, the following contestants will receive travel support as outlined below:
- Non-Japanese contestants currently residing in Asia - ¥50,000 toward air travel and domestic travel expenses
- Non-Japanese contestants currently residing outside Asia - ¥100,000 toward air travel and domestic travel expenses
- Japanese contestants currently residing outside Japan - 50% of the above-stated travel support
- Contestants currently residing in Japan - Not eligible for travel support
Contestants who possess dual nationality will receive travel support based on the country in which they currently reside. Contestants must inform the Secretariat of any change of residence after application.
The Organizer will bear the accommodation expenses of contestants staying in a hotel specified by the Secretariat from the day of contestant registration until the applicable departure date.
- 1st Stage - Until the morning of November 18, 2027
- 2nd Stage contestants - Until the morning of November 22, 2027
- 3rd Stage contestants - Until the morning of November 25, 2027
- Finalists - Until the morning of November 30, 2027
