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Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Founded in 1949, the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition is rich in both tradition and innovation and is regarded as one of the most successful institutions of its kind. Its biennial structure includes the Glocal Piano Project and final stages that are both intensively followed by audiences worldwide.
MAIN OFFICE
via Portici 19/A
39100 Bolzano ITALY
+39 0471 976568
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Ages 16 to 30; past winners of the Busoni Prize are not eligible.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | May 13, 2026 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 2026: Various locations worldwide (Glocal Piano Festival)
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FINALS (live rounds)
August 25 - September 5, 2027, Bolzano, Italy |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✔ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2025, Yifan Wu, piano
2023, Arsenii Moon, piano
2021, Jae Hong Park, piano
2019, Emanuil Ivanov, piano
2017, Ivan Krpan, piano
2023, Arsenii Moon, piano
2021, Jae Hong Park, piano
2019, Emanuil Ivanov, piano
2017, Ivan Krpan, piano
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