15th PianoTalents International Piano Competition, Italy

Milan, Italy

Deadline Extended: May 10th, 2026

The XV edition of the International PianoTalents Competition will take place in Milan, at the historic headquarters of “G.Verdi Foundation” Retirement Home.

Pianists of all nationalities between the ages of 5 and 21 will be admitted to the competition.

Age Categories:
A Category: 5 – 7 years old
B Category: 8 – 10 years old
C Category: 11 – 13 years old
D Category: 14 – 17 years old
E Category: 18 – 21 years old

Schedule: 3Rounds
1st Round:     Online/ video recorded
2nd Round:   Live, Hall of Honor of Casa Verdi (max 10 candidates)
Final Round: Live, Hall of Honor of Casa Verdi (only Candidates Awarded the Absolut 1st Prize in each Category will be admitted)

Registration fees:

Video selection:
Categories A-B:  € 40
Categories C-D:  € 50
Category E:         € 60
Registration fee for candidates admitted to the 2nd Round:
Categories A-B: € 40
Categories C-D: € 50
Category E:        € 60

Prizes:

Scholarships

Category A/ 1st absolute prize: € 300
Category B/ 1st absolute prize: € 500
Category C/ 1st absolute prize: € 700
Category D/ 1st absolute prize: € 900
Caterory E/ 1st absolute prize: € 1,100
The 1st Absolute Prizes of each category must participate to the Final on June 14th, 2026 for the assignment of the Super Prize of € 1,500.

1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes: Diploma

Merit and Ceriticate of Participation

Special Prizes