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THE EXCELLENCE IN PIANO PLAYING

“I believe in using the entire piano as a single instrument
capable of expressing every possible musical idea.”

Oscar Peterson

Excellence Piano Awards aims to reward the effort and results of all pianists and piano duos and trios, around the world.
No matter in which style you specialize, we want to show your talent to the world and encourage you to continue pursuing the path of music, continuously growing and improving, and giving you professional opportunities, such as CD publishing, master classes and concert opportunities.
Classical, Jazz, Film Music, Minimalist, Pop Covers and Original compositions are welcome to the competition.
Applicants will be judged exclusively upon material made available online (YouTube or similar).
Deadline of submissions: 31st of MARCH, 2023
Results announcement: 18th of April, 2023.
Majestic Excellence Awards as well as Gold Excellence, Silver Excellence and Bronze Excellence will be awarded.

CLASSICAL

Rewards for classical pianists!
For those pianists with a deep commitment to classical music, who are focused on continuous growth and learning and who pursue a high-level performance, the excellence in piano playing.
All ages admitted.
Excellence is not an achievement, but an attitude!
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JAZZ

We want to reward as well those pianists who play jazz, America’s musical heritage, and pursue excellence in this speciality.
We are sure that jazz has a wide and bright future and we look forward to those musicians of all ages, all around the world who help preserve and promote this wonderful musical genre.
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MINIMALIST

In love with Michael Nyman, Philipp Glass, Mike Oldfield, Ludovico Einaudi, Arvo Pärt…?
We have a spot for you as well!
Excellent composers deserve excellent performers! Do not hesitate to apply for the minimalist section if you are one of the fans of that type of music.
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POP COVERS

It is definitely possible to play pop music pursuing the excellence in piano playing.
Are you a fan of a pop star? Maybe of more than one?
We are too fans of pop music!
You can enter Excellence Piano Awards with your piano covers of any pop song.
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FILM MUSIC

For those fans of film music:
John Williams, James Horner, Hans Zimmer, John Barry… and many others have composed excellent music for unforgettable films.
If you prefer to play only film music, you are welcome to apply to Excellence Piano Awards! Looking forward to excellence and emotions!
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ORIGINAL

We welcome original compositions!
If you prefer to express your own inner creativity and you want to be flexible and personal, you can apply with your own compositions. The judgement will not be made by the composition itself, but the performance of it.
Excellence can be reached by playing your own compositions!
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RULES SUMMARY

Online piano competition for pianists and piano duos and piano trios, all around the world.
Classical, Jazz, Film Music, Minimalist, Pop Covers and Original compositions are welcome to the competition.
Applicants will be judged exclusively upon material made available online (YouTube or similar).
Deadline of submissions: 31st of March, 2023.
Results announcement: 18th of April, 2023.
Majestic Excellence Awards as well as Gold Excellence, Silver Excellence and Bronze Excellence will be awarded.