Piano Summer

03/06/2026

Day 2 of Piano Competition 26 🎹

What a wonderful day yesterday! We were delighted to welcome talented young musicians and young adults from all over the world. We were amazed by the diversity of backgrounds represented and by the outstanding level of artistry and musicianship on display.

Congratulations to all participants and especially to yesterday’s prize winners. Your dedication and passion made the day truly memorable.

Today, we look forward to Category F and our professional categories, and to another inspiring day filled with exceptional performances.

02/06/2026

Day 1 of the Munich Piano Competition 2026 is complete!

What an inspiring start to this year’s competition. We were amazed by the incredible level of musicianship, dedication, and artistry presented by so many young pianists from around the world.

From the very first notes, the stage was filled with talent, passion, and courage. It is a privilege to welcome participants representing different countries, cultures, and musical backgrounds, all united by their love for piano music.
A huge congratulations to all performers who took the stage today. Your hard work and commitment were evident in every performance.

We are excited for the days ahead and can’t wait to hear more outstanding music at Nymphenburg Palace.
Thank you to all participants, teachers, families, jury members, volunteers, partners and audience members for making this first day so special.

02/05/2026

09/04/2026

FINAL CALL – MMunich Piano Competition2026 (Extended Deadline)

This is a final call and reminder that the extended application deadline for the Munich Piano Competition 2026 is closing very soon.

Extended Deadline: April 10th, 2026 – 23:59 CET
Event Dates: June 1 – 6, 2026

Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ww6WOe2mojz7ZuDOAwr06tbMN34TufKFiefjcNh8TPQ/edit

The Munich Piano Competition, presented by Piano Summer, offers selected participants the opportunity to perform live in Munich at the prestigious Johannissaal at Nymphenburg Palace in front of an international jury:

• Zoran Imširović• Michael Leslie
• Gernot Sieber
• Barış Büyükyıldırım
• Hyun Sook J. Tekin
• Mimoza Keka
• Gromoglasova

Jury details:https://pianosummer.eu/en/competition/jury/

Who can apply?
We welcome participants of all ages and nationalities:
• Piano Solo, Piano Duo, Chamber Music
• Students and emerging professionals
• Music lovers seeking feedback and performance experience
We are also proud to include an Inclusive Artists Category for pianists with disabilities, aiming to create accessible and equal performance opportunities.

Prizes:
• Official diplomas for all participants and their teachers/professors
• Scholarships for the Piano Summer Academy (Southern Italy)
• Concert opportunities within our European concert platform
• Performances in Munich (Adpianum)
• Sheet music awards (Universal Urtex)
• Literature awards (Richard-Strauss Institut)

Visa invitation letters can be provided upon request.
Full details, rules, and application:
https://pianosummer.eu/en/competition/rules/

We are looking forward to all applications!

Munich Piano Competition Team

08/03/2026

Jury Announcement 3/7

We are delighted to welcome Gernot Sieber to the jury of the Munich Piano Competition for the first time.

His musical formation began very early: at the age of nine he was admitted to the Mozarteum University Salzburg, where he studied piano with the Salzburg pianist and Mozart specialist Kurt Neumüller and composition with Austrian composer and theorist Friedrich Neumann. During this time, the Mozarteum’s director Bernhard Paumgartner recognized his talent and frequently invited the young pianist to perform Mozart and Beethoven concertos.

After receiving the Cultural Award of German Industry, Sieber continued his studies at the Munich Academy of Music with the internationally renowned Viennese pianist Friedrich Wührer, deepening his engagement with the major works of Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Beethoven.
His repertoire today ranges from Bach, Mozart and Beethoven to Debussy, Bartók and the Second Viennese School, including the piano works of Arnold Schönberg. As a concert pianist he has performed internationally with ensembles such as the Munich Chamber Orchestra and in numerous chamber music collaborations.

In addition to his performing career, Sieber has over 25 years of teaching experience, continuing a rich tradition of European piano pedagogy while mentoring new generations of pianists.

08/03/2026

We are proud to unveil the international jury for the Munich Piano Competition 2026.

Under the visionary leadership of our Artistic Director, Zoran Imširović, we have gathered a panel of world-renowned maestros to evaluate the next generation of pianistic talent at the historic Nymphenburg Palace.

Meet the Masters:
- Zoran Imširović (Yugoslavia)
- ⁠Michael Leslie (Australia)
- ⁠Gernot Sieber (Germany)
- ⁠Barış Büyükyıldırım (Türkiye)
- ⁠Hyun Sook Tekin (South Korea / Türkiye)
- ⁠Mimoza Keka (North Macedonia)
- ⁠Liubov Gromoglasova (Russia)

⏳ Final Deadlines Approaching: • Online Edition: Today, March 8, 2026 (23:59) • Live Competition: March 13, 2026

Secure your place before the jury.
🔗 Link in bio for applications.

07/03/2026

We are proud to unveil the international jury for the Munich Piano Competition 2026.

Under the visionary leadership of our Artistic Director, Zoran Imširović, we have gathered a panel of world-renowned maestros to evaluate the next generation of pianistic talent at the historic Nymphenburg Palace.

Meet the Masters:
- Zoran Imširović (Yugoslavia)
- ⁠Michael Leslie (Australia)
- ⁠Gernot Sieber (Germany)
- ⁠Barış Büyükyıldırım (Türkiye)
- ⁠Hyun Sook Tekin (South Korea / Türkiye)
- ⁠Mimoza Keka (North Macedonia)
- ⁠Liubov Gromoglasova (Russia)

⏳ Final Deadlines Approaching: • Online Edition: Tomorrow, March 8, 2026 (23:59) • Live Competition: March 13, 2026

Secure your place before the jury.
🔗 Link in bio for applications.

07/03/2026

Jury Announcement 1/7
We are delighted to have Michael Leslie back at the jury for the Munich Piano Competition!

During his studies at the Conservatorium of Sydney he made several appearances with leading Australian orchestras. As a student of Rosl Schmid at the Munich Hochschule für Musik he won 1st prize in the Competition of the West German Hochschulen and 3rd prize in the International Competition of the Bavarian Radio.

His repertoire ranges from William Byrd to Lutoslawsky and includes the Bach Goldberg Variations and The Art of Fugue, all the Beethoven Piano Sonatas and the complete piano works of Schönberg.
His concert activity includes tours of Germany, Austria, England, Scotland, France, Italy, Sicily, Norway, Ghana, Serbia, Sweden and Australia.

30/12/2025

PIANO SUMMER REVIEW 2025 | Part 6 of 6 The Finale: Salento, Italy – Education & Empowerment

Our journey reaches its final destination in the sun-drenched landscape of Salento for a impactful chapter of our season: the launch of our new project, „MEETS“. This initiative marks a significant expansion of our mission, focusing on political education and the dedicated promotion of young talent.

In the heart of Lecce, we brought classical music directly to the next generation. Under the guidance of our Artistic Director, , and the brilliant pianist .chiarelli , we performed Prokofiev’s beloved musical fairy tale, „Peter and the Wolf“, at two local schools. Seeing the curiosity and joy of the students reminded us why nurturing young minds through artistry is at the core of what we do.

Parallel to our work in schools, we dedicated a vital part of our program to historical justice: a lecture discussion held by , on female composers on the example of F***y Mendelssohn. We aim to provide a platform for voices that have been overlooked for too long, blending musical heritage with contemporary social awareness.

We are incredibly honored to realize these visionary projects through the support of our dedicated partners. Our deepest gratitude goes to , .regionale.puglia , Edmondo di Amicis, Istituto Comprensivo Cavallino-Lecce, for their patronage and commitment to cultural education.

This finale in Salento is more than a conclusion; it is a promise for the future—where music serves as a bridge for education, equality, and the vibrant spirit of the next generation.