4th Paul Badura-Skoda International Piano Competition

10 Apr - 30 Jun, 2026

The 4th Paul Badura-Skoda International Piano Competition (Piano, Piano Duo/4 Hands, Chamber Music, Composition)

aims to celebrate and continue the legacy of the renowned pianist Paul Badura-Skoda by providing a platform for pianists to showcase their talent worldwide

Awards:
Main Prizes: Grand Prix Prize (€4,250), 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Special Prizes include the “Wiener Klassik” Prize, Special Jury Prize, and Honorable Mentions.

The 1st prize winner in each category and the Grand Prix winner will have the honor of performing live at Mozarthaus Vienna – Bösendorfer Hall on October 18, 2026. This prize also includes audio and video recordings of the concert and award ceremony, as well as a professional photo shoot.

Submission Deadline: JUN 30, 2026
Results Announcement: JULY 15, 2026

Closing date: 30 Jun 2026

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This competition appears to include an online round that charges over €35. musicalchairs is concerned that the fee for online judging must be commensurate with the value offered to applicants whether they are successful or unsuccessful. Please therefore study the guidelines for this competition carefully:

Is the Jury for the online round published and are they widely respected musicians?
Does each Jury member listen to the submissions in full?
Do applicants receive detailed and considered feedback about their complete performance/score from the Jury?

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