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Maisons-Laffitte 5th of June 2024 in the morning

Registration deadline :  April 19, 2024

Competition rules

The competition is open to pianists of all nationalities.
Pieces must be played from memory excepted for contemporary works *.

Auditions will take place on 5th June 2024 in the morning.
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the auditions.
Audition dates and times are subject to change.

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Competitors present a programme lasting a maximum of 15 minutes comprising:

One "Etude"

One baroque or classical work (without repeats)

One romantic, modern or contemporary work*

Competitors who exceed the timing will be interrupted by the jury.

* Contemporary composers accepted

Adès, Anderson, André, Bacri, Barber, Beffa, Benjamin, Berio,  Birtwistle, Boucourechliev, Boulez, Bussoti, Cage, Campo, Carter, Castérède, Castiglioni, Chin, Copland, Crumb, Denisov, Donatoni, Dusapin, Dutilleux, Eötvös, Escaich, Fedele, Filidei, Francesconi, Fujikura, Gagneux, Gaussin, Gervasoni, Glass, Goubaïdoulina, Hersant, Höller, Holliger, Holt, Hosokawa, Jervik, Jolas, Jolivet, Kapustin, Knussen, Kröll, Kurtág, Kyburtz, Ligeti, Lindberg, Magin, Mantovani, Messiaen, Murail, Neuburger, Nicolau, Ohana, de Pablo, Pärt, Pauset,  Penderecki, Saariaho, Sancan,  Saunders, Sciarrino, Silvestrov,  Stockhausen, Stroppa, Suckling, Takemitsu, Vachi, Volkonski, Xenakis, Zimmerman.

The jury

Members of the jury are expert pianists with an outstanding musical reputation. They are chosen by Anne QUEFFELEC.
Their reputation, competence and integrity contribute to maintaining the excellence of this competition.

Aude-Liesse
MICHEL

France

Biography

Gaspard
DEHAENE

France

Biography

Célia Oneto
BENSAID

France

Biography

Thuy Anh
VUONG

France

Biography

Emmanuel
MERCIER

France

Biography

List of the Prizes and Rewards

Click on the star to get the list

Winners of the 2023 competition


1st Prize

Adrien GUY-DUCHE

2nd Prize

Pablo HIGUERAS-MENEGHIN

3rd Prize

Mickaël BRIDE-LANOE

2023 WINNERSADVANCED
1st Prize
Adrien GUY-DUCHE (France) - 16 ans
2nd Prize
Pablo HIGUERAS-MENEGHIN (France) – 17 ans
3rd Prize
Mickaël BRIDE-LANOE (France) - 17 ans
SPECIAL PRIZES
Kabalevski
Dastan HUMBERT (France) – 12 ans
Prokofief
John ARGELES (France/ USA) - 19 ans

Attend auditions

Auditions are open to the public.
The public is allowed to enter and leave between performances.
Silence is required during each audition.

Venue: Ancienne Église – Place de la vieille église – 78600 Maisons-Laffitte – Acces map below.

Information/reservations:
Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office +33 1 39 62 63 64
online www.concoursdepiano.com or at the entrance.