MALTA INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION 2024
From 23rd to 25th August (Live & Online)
Venue: Malta School of Music, Hamrun
Categories & Programmes:
- Piano Solo -
Baby Category 5 - 6 years old candidates
Free programme up to 5 minutes,
with or without accompaniment
I. Category 7 - 8 years old candidates
Free programme up to 7 minutes
II. Category 9 - 10 years old candidates
Free programme up to 9 minutes
III. Category 11 - 12 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 11 minutes
IV. Category 13 - 14 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
V. Category 15 - 16 years old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 17 minutes
VI. Category 17 - 18 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 20 minutes
VII. Category 19 - 24 years old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes
- Piano Duo -
Four Hands
I. Category 7 - 8 years old candidates
Free programme up to 5 minutes
II. Category 9 - 10 years old candidates
Free programme up to 7 minutes
III. Category 11 - 12 years old candidates
Free programme up to 9 minutes
IV. Category 13 - 14 years old candidates
Free programme up to 12 minutes
V. Category 15 - 16 years old candidates
Free programme up to 15 minutes
VI. Category 17 - 18 years old candidates
Free programme up to 20 minutes
VII. Category 19 - 24 years old candidates
Free programme up to 25 minutes
AWARDS
Laureate* Prize - Baby, I, II and III Category -
- free participation at
The International Piano Competition 2025
Laureate Prize - IV and V Category -
- free participation at the Masterclass 2025
Laureate Prize - VI Category -
- Recital at the Malta Piano Festival 2025
Laureate Prize VII Category -
- 150 Euros and Recital in Tiggiano (Italy) - May / June 2025
First Prize - from 95 to 99,99 points
Second Prize - from 90 to 94,99 points
Third Prize - from 85 to 89,99 points
Certificate of participation - less than 85 points
Award for the best performance of CONTEMPORARY PIECE (Optional)
Award for the youngest participant
Award for the most successful professor
Audience Award
Baby, I, II & III. Category:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
IV & V Category:
- 3 First Prizes
- 4 Second Prizes
- 5 Third Prizes
VI & VII Category:
- 1 First Prize
- 2 Second Prizes
- 3 Third Prizes
Laureate* Prize - Participant with 100 Points
Click here to download Application form for Piano Solo
Click here to download Application form for Piano Duo
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age:
Birth certificate, Passport or ID card; high resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
Applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
Please submit your application with documents required to:
All programmes must be performed from memory.
(This applies only to Piano Solo)
Application fee for Piano Duo is for both competitors in total.
For Online Competition:
Please make sure that you send your performance as one YouTube link only!
The video can not be older than 6 months.
Please note that the video can not be edited in any way!