Competition for amateur pianists, dedicated to all piano lovers and enthusiasts
PianoLink International Amateurs Competition 2026
The PianoLink Music Association, in collaboration with Fazioli Pianoforti and Cremona Musica Expo and Festival, is announcing the 6th edition of the PianoLink International Amateurs Competition for amateur pianists, dedicated to all piano lovers and enthusiasts.
First Absolute Prize PianoLink International Amateurs Competition:
First Prize:
Award concert with Orchestra at the Fazioli Concert Hall in Sacile
Solo recital at the Pianolink Studios in Milan
The Competition will take place online starting from August, 2026 (Preliminary Phase) and subsequently in Cremona on October 3rd, 2026 (Final Phase) and in Sacile in 2027 (Winners’ Concerts).
Special Prize:
- Cremona Musica Prize – Special Prize
Jury:
The PianoLink International Amateurs Competition Jury is composed of renowned pianists and exponents of the international music scene
- Ingrid Fliter, President
- Michail Lifits
- Roberto Cominati
- Marie Francois
- Jeremy Nicholas
All amateur pianists of any nationality and origin born before September 1, 1995, who are not professional pianists or who have not been professional pianists for at least 10 years are admitted to the Competition. Professional pianists are defined as those who engage in remunerated concert pianism and/or piano teaching. An amateur pianist is considered to be one who carries out his or her piano activity outside his or her professional field, having earned or not earned a music degree. Amateur pianists who carry out professional activities in the field of music teaching, as long as related to subjects and/or musical instruments other than piano, are eligible for the Competition.