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Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition 2023 – Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence!

The Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition 2023 marks the competition’s 40th Anniversary  celebration with the aim to bring together aspiring piano players of all nationalities in a celebration of music and passion amid global hardships, and to spread joy and hope into the world. 

Held every two years since 1983, the Pearl River · Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition is currently the world’s largest with over 100,000 participants. Pearl River launched the Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition to support ongoing development in performing arts in general, and to promote music education in the new era. Their goal is to encourage learning, enthusiasm, and support a new generation of young artists.

This competition is open to all Piano Students and Enthusiasts of all ages* regardless of origin. 

The following Categories feature in this year’s competition for the Singapore & Southeast Asia Region:

OPEN PROFESSIONAL17–32 years old
Born between 1st October 1990 – 30th September 2006
STUDENT13–16 years old
Born between 1st October 2006 – 30 September 2010
JUNIOR12 years old and below
Born on & after year 2011

EXAM CATEGORY (From Grade 1 – Grade 8)ABRSM/Rockschool/RSL Classical Piano/Any accredited music examination board syllabus**No Age Limit

Grand winners from Open & Student categories will advance to the Grand Finals in Guangzhou, China.

Singapore’s own Estelle Goh clinched the Bronze Award for the Student Category back in 2021 at the International Grand Finals. 

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About the Venues

Regional Live Qualifying Round @ Alexandra Retail Centre

Built to house an inviting environment, the Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) is punctuated with open spaces and generous walkways which offer visitors a conducive shopping experience. 

Set amidst offices, schools, residences and the Labrador Park MRT station on the new Circle Line, ARC complements the amenities centre at Mapletree Business City and provides the ideal retail solution for the large population in the vicinity, this accessible spot is a great place to catch the new talents aiming for a spot at the Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition Regional Finals!

Alexandra Retail Centre Atrium
Level 1
460 Alexandra Road
Singapore 119963

Regional Finals @ Bechstein Music World

Bechstein Music World –Singapore’s largest European Piano showroom, located at level 2 of the Singapore Conference Hall is a paradise for piano lovers! Located along the bustling city street of Shenton Way, Singapore Conference Hall is also the home base for the Singapore Chinese Orchestra — a fitting location for the largest display of the most premium European pianos!

Bechstein Music World Recital Hall

Bechstein Music World
7 Shenton Way
#02-01 Singapore Conference Hall
Singapore 068810

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