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SUMMARY:11th International Competition for Young Pianists “Merci, Maestro!”, Belgium
DESCRIPTION:Brussels, Belgium\nDeadline: March 1st, 2027\nDesigned for highly accomplished and ambitious young pianists age 8–25, the MASTER Competition is intended for participants with advanced technical and artistic abilities.\nIt features a more demanding repertoire, a highly selective format, prestigious prizes, and valuable performance opportunities. The competition is ideal for young musicians preparing for an international concert or professional career.\nDivisions: 2\nMASTER COMPETITIONS:\nCategory A: JUNIOR 8-11 years old\nCategory B: TEEN 12-14 years old\nCategory C: SENIOR 15-17 years old\nCategory D: ADULT 18-25 years old\nRISING STARS COMPETITION (age 4-18):\nSTARTERS 4- 7 years old\nJUNIOR 8-11 years old\nTEEN 12-14 years old\nSENIOR 15-18 years old\nSchedule:\nMASTER COMPETITION: \nCat. A and Cat. B: 1Round/ April 11th, 2027/ Brussels\nCat. C and Cat. D: 2Rounds\n1st Round: Online/ Results: March 10th, 2027\nFinal Round: Live/ Brussels: April 9th, 2027\nRISING STARS COMPETITION: 1Round\nSTARTERS and JUNIOR: Live/Brussels: April 11th, 2027\nTEEN and SENIOR: Live/Brussels: April 9th and April 10th, 2027\nGala concert of the winners at Brussels Town Hall, Grand place/ April 11th, 2027\nRegistration Fee:\nMASTER COMPETITION: \nCat. A: €50\nCat. B: €70\nCat. C: \n1st Round: €50/ 2nd Round: €80\nCat. D:\n 1st Round: €50/ 2nd Round: €100\nRISING STARS COMPETITION:\nStarters:€40\nJunior:  €50\nTeen:     €70\nSenior:  €80\nPrizes and Awards:\nRISING STARS COMPETITION/ all categories\n\nGRAND PRIX: Cup, Diploma, Medal and special gifts\n1st Prize: Diploma, Medal and special gifts\n2nd Prize: Diploma, Medal and special gifts\n3rd Prize: Diploma, Medal and special gifts\n4th Prize: Diploma\n5th Prize: Diploma\n6th Prize: Diploma\nDiploma of the participation: Diploma\n\nMASTER COMPETITION: \nCat. A: \n1st Prize: Diploma, Special Gifts and €200 Masterclass Scholarship\n2nd Prize: Diploma, Special Gifts and €150 Masterclass Scholarship\n3rd Prize: Diploma, Special Gifts and €100 Masterclass Scholarship\n4th to 6th Prize:Diploma, Special Gifts\nCat. B: \n1st Prize: €250 Cash Prize, Diploma and €300 Masterclass Scholarship\n2nd Prize: Diploma and €250 Masterclass Scholarship\n3rd Prize: Diploma and €200 Masterclass Scholarship\n4th to 6th Prize: Diploma\nCat. C:\n1st Prize: €750 Cash Prize and Diploma\n2nd to 6th Prize: Diploma\nCat. D:\n1st Prize:  €1,500 Cash Prize, Diploma and €300 Masterclass Scholarship\n2nd Prize: €700 Cash Prize, Diploma and €300 Masterclass Scholarship\n3rd Prize: €500 Cash Prize, Diploma and €300 Masterclass Scholarship\n4th to 6th Prize: Diploma\n\n\n\n
URL:https://piano-travel.com/events/11th-international-competition-for-young-pianists-merci-maestro-belgium/
ORGANIZER;CN=Merci, Maestro!:MAILTO:info@mercimaestro.be
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