https://www.musicalchairs.info/rss/en/piano-accompanimentThe latest Piano Accompaniment Jobs, Courses, Competitons & Instrument Sales from musicalchairs - The world's leading online resource for Classical Music Professionals.enCopyright: (C) musicalchairs 2026 see https://www.musicalchairs.info/about/terms for terms and conditions of reuse.features@musicalchairs.info (musicalchairs)Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:30:15 +000060http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssNational Strings Easter Course 2026 will be held at Oakham School. The course will combine solo performance opportunities, daily individual lessons, masterclasses with leading teachers and playing chamber music with other students and staff PROFESSORS: Violin - Clare Thompson, David Adams and Vanessa David Viola - Alex Thorndike and Errika Collins Cello - Ben Davies, William Bruce and Jo Cole Piano - Rebecca Selley and Louisa Lam Senior Course - for Conservatoire students/Recent graduates or younger students of an advanced standard. Auditions requirements on leaflet Intermediate Course - for string players grade 8+. Students age 12+ are welcome to stay residential. See or website for info about our Junior Course 3-4 April for grade 6+Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:30:15 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10900?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10900?ref=347We are an international online music competition created to celebrate talent, creativity, and passion for music. We proudly offer two competition options: • PMIC Pro – for university students and musicians worldwide • PMIC (Youth Competition) – open to young talents up to 21 years of age. Whether you are an instrumentalist, singer, composer/songwriter, PMIC is a welcoming platform where you can share your music with an international audience and receive thoughtful, professional written feedback from our expert jury. Our competitions are open in different instrument and age categories. New category in 2026: Choir! PMIC and PMIC Pro Main Prizes: • Prize Winners’ Concert at the beautiful Nádor Hall in Budapest • Free professional mixing and mastering of your selected audio works. If you’re ready for a challenge, apply to our competition and let your music shine! Our 9 jury members would love to hear your performance. https://premiermusic.eu/ https://pmiconline.eu/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5848?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5848?ref=347(FREE ENTRY) The Ravel Award IMC – International Music Competition is an international online competition open to musicians of all ages and nationalities, including instrumentalists, vocalists, ensembles, composers, conductors, and music video creators. The competition takes place entirely online and consists of two stages: a complimentary Preliminary Round and a Final Round by invitation. All finalists receive the title of Laureate and an official diploma. The highest distinction, the Absolute Prize, includes a €200 cash award. The Ravel Award IMC provides musicians with an international platform for artistic recognition and professional visibility.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:49:31 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5845?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5845?ref=347The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global Genius Music Competition is an online classical music competition open to all talented musicians around the world - No Travel is Needed Application Deadline: 3rd April, 2026 ​ Results date: 22nd April, 2026 Apply now at: https://www.globalgeniusmusic.com/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:52:47 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5841?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5841?ref=347Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity and artistic excellence of performers. It opens to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music, there is no age limit. The application deadline: 10th April 2026 Results announcement: 29th April 2026 Website: https://www.bizetcompetition.com/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:29 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5840?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5840?ref=347The Beethoven International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications online! The competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, and chamber music for multiple categories. Application Deadline: 1st April 2026 Results Date: 21st April 2026 https://www.beethovenmusiccompetition.com/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:38:22 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5839?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5839?ref=347Join us for the fourth edition of Lied Academy in Prague from August 24 to August 28, 2026! Early Bird registration is available until June 1, 2026. This intensive five-day course is designed for a maximum of eight singers and eight pianists. Secure your spot now! * 12 lessons conducted by three internationally renowned lecturers * Opportunity to perform in the Final Concert for Participants * Professional video recording of your final performance * Gustav Mahler Festival Prize for the best performance of a work by Gustav Mahler at the Final Concert, including a recital at the Mahler Jihlava Festival in 2027 All activities, including accommodation, will take place in the beautiful area of the historical centre of Prague. We look forward to welcoming you to our Lied Academy! Listen to feedback from participants of Lied Academy 2025: https://youtu.be/fOt5xsQm_pk?si=pHYIn6icIp7keyffMon, 23 Feb 2026 19:33:17 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10865?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10865?ref=347OPERA WORKSHOP 2026 for conductors, singers, directors, repetiteurs at TEATRO SOCIALE CAMOGLI (GE) W.A. Mozart: Così fan tutte * 7/6 – 8/1 G. Verdi: Rigoletto ** 8/3 –29 Limited number PROFESSORS: Orchestra Conducting: Marco GUIDARINI*, Vittorio PARISI ** Voice: Gabriella RAVAZZI *, ** Repetiteurs: Laura Soracco * , ** Stage Direction: Gabriella Ravazzi *, Alberto Jona * / Renato BONAJUTO** Each opera has several performances with professional orchestra, scenes, and costumes. Best participants will debut in the Festival Spazio Musica Opere e Concerti 2026. COURSES FOR SINGERS & INSTRUMENTALISTS Limited number - Free program – Final Concert PIANO - Giovanni DORIA MIGLIETTA -7/6-10 BASSOON / BAROQUE BASSOON - Giorgio MANDOLESI 8/4-8 OPERA SINGING - Gabriella RAVAZZI 8/23 - 31 PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT - Laura Soracco 8/23 - 31 Certificate of participation. Best participants will perform in public concerts in the Festival Spazio Musica Opera e Concerti 20Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10837?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10837?ref=347With a prize fund of £7000, paid recitals offered by three of Yorkshire’s leading festivals and a distinguished judging panel, the Competition is open to soloists, duos or even ensembles of up to 8 participants, providing the principal focus of the group is singing and all participants are UK or Irish nationals or residents. THE PANEL Paul Daniel CBE (Conductor) Carolyn Sampson OBE (Soprano) Anna Tilbrook (Accompanist) Robert Ogden (Festival Director of Northern Aldborough Festival and Chief Executive of Temple Music Foundation) Sir Andrew Lawson-Tancred (Panel Chair and Chair of Northern Aldborough Festival) THE PRIZES 1st Prize – The Seastock Trust Prize: £5000 Cash Award & Recital at Northern Aldborough Festival 2027 2nd Prize – The Yorkshire Music Future Fund Prize: £1500 Cash Award The Armitage Prize chosen by the Audience – £500 Cash Award Paid recitals at two of Yorkshire’s leading festivals, Leeds Lieder and Harrogate International FestivalsMon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5812?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5812?ref=347Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, chamber music, music videos, innovative writings. Application Deadline: 26th March, 2025 Results Date: 17th April, 2026 Visit and apply at: https://www.rameaucompetition.com/Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5814?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5814?ref=347The New York Music Award is a modern online competition celebrating musical excellence in all its forms — performance, composition, and creativity. Open to students, professionals, and passionate amateurs, the competition makes global recognition accessible to everyone. Gold + Winners are also invited to have their biography featured on our Winners’ Gallery webpage for the respective competition year — offering musicians and composers a valuable opportunity to be discovered and recognized online, and to leave a lasting artistic footprint in the digital world. Application Deadline: 28th March 2026 Website: www.newyorkmusicaward.comFri, 13 Feb 2026 12:34:59 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5815?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5815?ref=347Schubert International Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, chamber music, creative videos, innovative writings. Application Deadline: 23rd March, 2025 Results Date: 11th April, 2026 Visit and apply at: https://www.schubertcompetition.com/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:07:54 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5813?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5813?ref=347Join a summer of music, fun & international excellence! Courses for all: orchestral programs, masterclasses & workshops under Artistic Director Angela Chiofalo. ON HOLIDAY WITH YOUR INSTRUMENT (ages 8–16, 19–26 July): instrument lessons, choir & orchestra workshops, improvisation, chamber music, physical activity, full board in a 4-star hotel. MASTERCLASSES (all ages): PIANO: Pietro De Maria, Filippo Gamba, Massimiliano Ferrati, Michele D’Ambrosio, Cecilia Grillo VIOLIN: Boris Garlitsky, Ulf Wallin, Lorenzo Rüdiger VIOLA & CHAMBER MUSIC: Jean Sulem, Simone Gramaglia CELLO: Orfeo Mandozzi, Francesco Storino, Erica Piccotti BASS CLARINET & CLARINET: Davide Lattuada, Andraž Golob, Rui Ferreira FLUTE: Nicola Campitelli GUITAR: Arturo Tallini, Gian Marco Ciampa VOICE: Luciano Borin CHAMBER MUSIC: Simone Gramaglia, Simone Rugani, Erica Piccotti - CAMPUS AWARD: online preselection, live final, gala concert, prize concerts - Scholarships&special discounts available. campFri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10812?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10812?ref=347SUOR ANGELICA - G.Puccini XVI international opera workshop for Singers, directors, and accompanists June 21-27, 2026 and September 5-16, 2026 Padova-Venezia-Piove di Sacco (Italy) Final performances in Semi-Staged Form with The Venice Chamber Orchestra Sala Giganti - Padova Sale Apollinee, Gran Teatro La Fenice - Venezia N.18 Scholarships and prize concerts Teachers: Alessandro Trebeschi, vocal coach - accompanist Massimo Pizzi Gasparon Contarini, director Luca Baracchini, director Silvia Dalla Benetta, Vocal Technique and Interpretation Carlos Natale, Vocal Technique and Interpretation Nicola Simoni, conductor With the extraordinary participation of Maestro Pier Luigi Pizzi, director Age limit : 45 years old Application deadline June 8, 2026 Application form https://forms.gle/2M3EgDi9UMkBwFKUAMon, 09 Feb 2026 16:12:20 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10790?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10790?ref=347World Artistry Music Award opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The application deadline: 20th March 2026 Results announcement: 11th April 2026 Apply now at: https://www.worldartistrymusic.com/Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:49:39 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5790?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5790?ref=347Clementi International Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals, conducting, compositions, creative video, film music, creative music writing and chamber music. Application Deadline: 15 March 2026 Website: https://www.clementicompetition.com/Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:40:12 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5789?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5789?ref=347International Music Leadership Award 2026 — Where Global Talents Rise! Step into the spotlight and let your artistry be heard worldwide. Showcase your musical brilliance, earn international recognition, and lead the next generation of global musicians. Open to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition, Chamber Music & Music Videos. Apply by 19th March 2026 https://www.musicleadershipaward.com/Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:31:38 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5788?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5788?ref=347The Opus One Summer Music Festival 2026 unfolds across London and Paris, offering a carefully curated programme that combines intensive study, high-level performance, and rich cultural immersion. The festival opens in London, where piano, violin, and cello students take part in full-day masterclasses with distinguished professors, including Julian Jacobson (piano) and Marc Djokic (violin), alongside duo and small-ensemble rehearsals that foster collaborative music-making. The London programme culminates in a competition and concert at the Royal Academy of Music’s Duke’s Hall, followed by a celebratory reception. Students who choose to continue to Paris will take part in the Bastille Day celebrations before visiting the Musée Debussy, housed in the composer’s former home, and performing a Debussy tribute concert. The festival concludes with a final concert and reception at the elegant Rachmaninoff Conservatoire, with the Eiffel Tower shimmering in view through its windows.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:01:43 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10774?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10774?ref=347GIOVANI IN CRESCENDO 2026 - Music and Singing Competition (digital edition) Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini (G. Rossini Symphony Orchestra) with the patronage of the Ministry of Education, University and Research and the Municipality of Pesaro are proud to announce the 13th edition of the "Giovani in Crescendo - digital edition 2026" Music Competition. The goal of the competition is to promote the exchange of musical experiences, in order to provide young participants with an important opportunity for growth as performers, as musicians and, above all, as individuals. GIOVANI IN CRESCENDO 2026 - Concorso di musica e canto L’Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini, con il patrocinio del Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Comune di Pesaro, indice la XIII edizione del Concorso Musicale “Giovani in Crescendo – 2026”. Quest’anno il Concorso non potrà essere in presenza, a causa di lavori urgenti del Teatro Rossini, nostra sede storica fin dalla prima edizione, ma sarà una digital edition.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:44:18 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5765?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5765?ref=347Instrumental soloists (21-27 years of age) and chamber ensembles (average age 21-27 years), are invited to apply for financial assistance from the Hattori Foundation for living expenses and projects taking place between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027. Awards may be offered for: > financial assistance relating to intensive private study in the UK or abroad > financial assistance to attend masterclasses > living allowance and travel expenses in connection with a post-graduate course > living allowance in the UK to reduce the need for work unrelated to performance > financial assistance (sponsorship) in connection with concert performances > travelling expenses in order to enter international competitions For full details and application forms please visit the website.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:32:44 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5762?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5762?ref=347Vivaldi International Music Competition is now open for applications (16th Edition). Categories are available for all instruments, conducting, composition, voice & chamber music, creative videos, and innovative writings. Participants can collect exclusive digital collections, including winners' posters, e-certificates, and award e-badges. Also, they have the opportunity to order their own CDs and medal souvenirs. The Application Deadline: 19th March 2026 Results announcement: 7th April 2026Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:24:55 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5760?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5760?ref=347Spend your summer in Miami's notorious South-Beach to attend the 2026 Miami Music Festival! While enjoying the white sands and blue waters in Miami Beach, you will perform in a variety of Orchestral, Opera, and Chamber Music Performance Opportunities. Participants awarded an Orchestra Fellowship receive a full fellowship covering all tuition and housing costs. Fellowship students serve as the primary musicians for all MMF Opera Institute productions, Conducting Institute concerts, Annual Independence Day Symphony Concert & Fireworks Show, and several unique multimedia performances using MMF's groundbreaking Immersion Technology. Week 1: Independence Day Symphony Concert Week 2: Mozart | The Marriage of Figaro Conductor's Symphony Concert: Mozart | Symphony No. 36 (“Linz”) Franck | Symphony No. 3 Beethoven | Symphony No. 2 Week 3: Dvořák | Rusalka Week 4: Corigliano | The Ghosts of Versailles Week 5: Wagner- Die Walkùre Act 1 Immersive Symphony Concert*Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:44:08 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10693?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10693?ref=3476th International Piano & Pipe Organ Competition 2026 (Online) Organized by Festival 4 Arts, this international online competition is open to pianists and organists of all ages and levels worldwide. The competition includes multiple categories for piano and pipe organ (professional, amateur, accompaniment, ensembles), with age groups ranging from under 9 to adult (no upper age limit). Participants submit recorded performances via video link . Repertoire requirements vary by age group and category, with program durations of up to 30 minutes. Performances are evaluated by an international jury. Winners receive diplomas and prizes, with selected laureates invited to perform in Festival 4 Arts events. Application deadline: March 23, 2026 Competition dates: March 27 – April 2, 2026 Format: OnlineSat, 17 Jan 2026 13:06:14 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5734?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5734?ref=347Intensive creative workshop in the field of 20th and 21st-century music for three flautists, three clarinettists, three pianists, and three composers who want to grow artistically, discover, collaborate, and push the boundaries of their interpretation or creation. At the classicist Dobrohoř Castle—surrounded by silence, nature, and a focused atmosphere—young musicians from different countries meet with top-notch instructors who are among Europe’s most prominent performers and composers: flautist Monika Štreitová, clarinettist Anna Paulová, pianist Moritz Ernst, composers and pianists Kryštof Mařatka and Jan Dušek. Performers work individually and together every day under the guidance of experienced lecturers, composers create directly “tailor-made” for specific instrument combinations, hear their compositions performed immediately and can consult and modify them with colleagues and lecturers throughout the entire period. More on the web.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:25:10 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10673?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10673?ref=347The Appassionato International Music Masterclasses invite musicians of all ages and skill levels to develop musically and personally in an inspiring environment. Under the guidance of renowned international musicians, the courses offer a unique opportunity to deepen technical, interpretative, and artistic skills – whether in preparation for exams, competitions, or concert performances. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Villa Pitiana in the Tuscan hills, participants can look forward to a week filled with music: instrumental and vocal lessons, chamber music projects, engaging seminars, and the joy of making music together. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable week of music, passion, creative expression, and exchange with like-minded individuals – and experience the magic of Appassionato!Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:36:19 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10670?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10670?ref=347ASMI will take place July 13–26 in Premilcuore, a historic village nestled in Italy’s Casentinesi Forests. It is open to students of all ages and levels, welcoming orchestral instrumentalists, pianists, guitarists, composers, and conductors. ASMI fosters a supportive, inspiring environment focused on artistic growth and musical excellence. Participants receive private lessons, chamber coaching, orchestra, and masterclasses and seminars. Concerts take place in auditoriums, historic churches, amphitheaters, and classrooms with pianos. The festival features solo, chamber, and orchestral concerts in prestigious venues, as well as the opportunity for students to record with orchestra. Faculty include distinguished artists from Juilliard, New England Conservatory, Royal College of Music, and the Bologna Conservatory, as well as musicians connected to the Leopold Auer legacy. Instrumental and composition winners will solo with and have their piece premiere by the ASMI Chamber Orchestra.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:38:33 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10667?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10667?ref=347Vienna Opera Academy Pianist Répétiteur Program — Summer 2026 The Vienna Opera Academy offers a Pianist Répétiteur Program for advanced pianists seeking hands-on experience in a professional operatic environment. Participants work as rehearsal pianists in full opera productions, collaborating closely with conductors, stage directors, singers, and faculty. The program includes individual coaching and mentorship, in-depth work on operatic repertoire and score preparation, and the opportunity to perform in concerts at Mozarthaus Vienna. Program Dates: July 2–24, 2026 August 3–21, 2026 Tuition Fee: €950 Application Deadline: February 15, 2026Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:09:17 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10588?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10588?ref=347VI Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 2026 20 March 2026 The only online competition that offers real concert opportunities and cash prizes: STAR GRAND PRIZE, CONCERTS AND MONEY PRIZES! TOTAL PRIZE 15.000 EUROS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION WITH RENOWNED JURY MEMBERS Jury members from: ZHEJIANG CONSERVATORY, ROYAL ACADEMY of London, HAUTE ÉCOLE DE MUSICQUE de Genève, JUILLIARD SCHOOL of New York, MUSIC UNIVERSITY of Bern, SHANGHAI CONSERVATORY Our website: https://www.fannymendelssohncompetition.com The goal of the Competition is to help the new generation musicians to build their international career. Over 30 instrument and 12 age categories.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:36:47 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5654?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5654?ref=347The Zodiac Music Academy & Festival, set in the stunning French Alps, is an immersive summer program dedicated to emerging classical musicians. Founded in 2013 by the Zodiac Trio, the festival provides a high-caliber training experience within a warm, inspiring environment. The program includes private lessons with a distinguished faculty of celebrated performers and pedagogues, daily chamber music coaching, career development seminars, and masterclasses. Participants also explore the region's scenic beauty, enhancing their time outside the practice room. Students gain practical experience through numerous performance opportunities, appearing as both soloists and ensemble members in public concerts. Additionally, as part of the new music program, young composers collaborate with instrumentalists on the premiere of their work at the festival's Closing Gala. ZMAF offers a chance to study, perform, and connect with fellow artists in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:18:06 +0000https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10511?ref=347https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10511?ref=347