XVII Chopin International Piano Competition, US
Hartford ( Connecticut), US
Deadline: February 1st, 2026
XVII Chopin International Piano Competition is open to pianists of any nationality.
Age categories:
“Young Talents” – up to 10 years old
“Junior” – up 13 years old
“Young Artist” – up 17 years old
“Professional” – no age limit
Schedule:
“Young Talents” , “Junior” , “Young Artist” / One Round
“Professional” / 2 Rounds
Application Fees:
Category “Young Talents” – 100 USD
Category “Junior” – 100 USD,
Category “Young Artist” – 110 USD,
Category “Professional”- 120 USD
Prizes:
Category “Piano Talents”
Grand Prix, I Prize, II Prize, III Prize
Category “Junior”
Grand Prix, I Prize, II Prize, III Prize
I Prize: 500 USD medal diploma
II Prize: 200 USD medal diploma
III Prize: 100 USD medal diploma
Category “Professional”
I Prize: 2000 USD * medal diploma possible invitations for other recitals in USA, Poland, etc.
II Prize: 700USD medal diploma
III Prize: 500 USD medal diploma