Busoni Piano Competition

Casa
Italia
Bolzano
Busoni Piano Competition

International Piano Competition - Concorso Pianistico Internazionale - Internationaler Klavierwettbe

The Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition was founded in Bolzano, Italy, in 1949 to honour the 25th anniversary of the death of pianist and composer Ferruccio Busoni.

19/05/2026

🎹 The numbers are in!

596 pianists from around the world registered for the 66th Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition! Thank you to every artist who signed up, we can't wait to listen to you. 🩷

The registrations are now closed and the journey to the Glocal Piano Festival and beyond begins. 🌍✨

07/05/2026

“This is a huge step towards creating a new way of organising an International Piano Competition” ✨

We spoke to our own Yifan Wu, winner of the 2025 Busoni International Piano Competition, about next year’s Finals, a newly-added improvisation session, and how artists can choose to represent themselves on stage. 🚀

The deadline for sign up is only a few days away, don’t miss your chance and apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/BusoniCompetition

06/05/2026

Only a week left to sign up to the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to become part of history, the deadline is on 13 May! Sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/BusoniCompetition

29/04/2026

Art First. Then the competition. 🎹✨

Our Artistic Director Peter Paul Kainrath shares the vision behind the Glocal Piano Festival as we look ahead to the next Busoni International Piano Competition.

Because before rankings and results, there is only the music.

Only a few weeks left to apply, don’t miss your chance! Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/BusoniCompetition

21/04/2026

Only 3 weeks left to apply ⏳
The countdown to the Busoni International Piano Competition is on.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. 🎹✨

Don’t miss your chance to step onto one of the world’s most iconic stages. Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/BusoniCompetition

10/04/2026

🎹 Do you want to play on some of the world’s leading stages? 🌍

Step into the Glocal Piano Festival and perform in renowned concert venues across Asia, Europe, and the United States 🎶

Sign up for the Busoni International Piano Competition and become part of an international journey with the Glocal Piano Festival 🚀

🏆 Applications are open until 13 May, don’t miss your chance!
Sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/BusoniCompetition

01/04/2026

🎉 Happy 160th Birthday Ferruccio Busoni! 🎹

To celebrate this extraordinary composer, pianist, and visionary, the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, founded in his honour in 1949, has officially opened applications for its 66th edition.

This year, the competition goes global with the Glocal Piano Festival! 🌍 Participants will have the unique opportunity to perform live across prestigious venues in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

🎼 Are you a young pianist ready to take the stage? Apply now 👉 https://www.busoni-mahler.eu/competition/en/pagina-busoni-en

🎶 Would you like to help us find the next piano star? Stay tuned for the Glocal Piano Festival locations and get ready to experience incredible artistry... and even cast your own vote!

27/02/2026

The Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition is proud to support the first edition of the Cape Town International Piano Competition — a new international platform for the next generation of concert pianists.

All applicants to the 66th Busoni Competition will automatically receive a voucher with a discount on the Cape Town application fee.

From Europe to South Africa, this collaboration opens new artistic opportunities for participants and laureates of both competitions — including workshops, concerts, and future engagements. As Peter Paul Kainrath, Artistic Director of the Busoni Competition, says:
"Busoni himself stood for freedom, openness, and impartiality. Cape Piano shares these same values. Together, this voice becomes even clearer and stronger."

Stay tuned for all details.

20/02/2026

66th Busoni Competition Application guidelines

Applications close 13 May → https://www.busoni-mahler.eu/competition/it/busoni/

13/02/2026

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

This edition introduces important new features designed to place artistic identity, live performance and international visibility at the center from the very first stage of the selection process.

🎥 Phase 1: Video selection – check the official repertoire list
🌍 Phase 2: Perform worldwide in the new Glocal Piano Festival
📍 Finals: Live in Bolzano 2027

📅 Applications close on 13 May 2026.
Apply now → https://www.busoni-mahler.eu/competition/en/pagina-busoni-en/

Bonus info: Busoni applicants will also benefit from the partnership with the new Cape Town International Piano Competition 🎹

More info in the competition rules!

Indirizzo

Bolzano
39100

Sito Web

https://www.busoni-mahler.eu/competition/it/busoni/, https://www.busoni-mahler.eu/competition/en/pagina-busoni-en/

Notifiche

Lasciando la tua email puoi essere il primo a sapere quando Busoni Piano Competition pubblica notizie e promozioni. Il tuo indirizzo email non verrà utilizzato per nessun altro scopo e potrai annullare l'iscrizione in qualsiasi momento.