Wiener Klavierforum Competition 2026, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Deadline: July 1st, 2026
To revive the tradition of sophisticated musical and cultural participation in Austria, the WIENER KLAVIERFORUM promotes a dedicated pianist scene based on international models.
Pianists of all nationalities are eligible.
Categories:
Music Students: 20–35 years old; enrolled or graduated, provided that graduation was no more than 2 years ago.
General: from 20 years old, no upper age limit/ Requirement: the participant’s livelihood must not be (or no longer be) earned through playing the piano. If participants hold an academic degree in piano, it must have been obtained at least 2 years ago.
General: from 20 years old, no upper age limit/ Requirement: the participant’s livelihood must not be (or no longer be) earned through playing the piano. If participants hold an academic degree in piano, it must have been obtained at least 2 years ago.
Schedule: 2Rounds
Preselection: video/ Results: September 2026
Final Round: live audition/ November 20th to November 21st, Großer Ehrbarsaal
Participation Fees
Music Students: €95
General: €150
Music Students: €95
General: €150
Prizes:
1st Prize: €2,000
2nd Prize: €1,000
3rd Prize: €500
“Woelfl” Prize: €1,000
