Sixth Canadian Chopin Piano Competition: Divisions

The Sixth Canadian Chopin Piano Competition will take place January 9-14, 2025 at the Telus Center For Performance and Learning (The Royal Conservatory).

The Competition will include three divisions: Junior (born between 2012-2016), Intermediate (born between 2007 and 2011) Senior (born between 1995 and 2009).

To encourage and facilitate broad participation, a Virtual Preliminary Round will be held for all three divisions. As part of their application, all competitors will submit a video which will be used for initial screening and will also serve as the Preliminary Round performance. 

The Junior and Intermediate divisions will consist of Virtual Preliminary Rounds, in-person Semi Final and Final Rounds.  

The Senior division will consist of a Virtual Preliminary Round, and in-person Quarter Final, Semi Final and Final Rounds. 

JUNIOR DIVISION
Eligibility  pianists born between 2012 and 2016 open to Canadian citizens or   permanent residents	Repertoire Requirements:  any solo works by Chopin time limit – 12 minutes	Application Fee: $200
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Eligibility  pianists born between 2007 and 2011 open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents	Repertoire Requirements:  one etude, one nocturne, one solo additional work by Chopin time limit – 22 minutes	Application Fee: $300
SENIOR DIVISION
Eligibility  pianists born between 1995 and 2009  open to Canadian citizens; Canadian birth certificate or Canadian passport required with application	Application and Preliminary  Round Repertoire Requirements:  two etudes, one nocturne, one mazurka, one additional work by Chopin time limit – 30 minutes * Additional repertoire required   for in-person to be confirmed	Application Fee: $400

Note that pianists born in 2007, 2008, and 2009 may enter either the Intermediate or the Senior Division. 

COMPETITION TIMELINE

• Applications open: May 1, 2024

• Application deadline: September 15, 2024

• Screening of applicants: September 15 - Oct 1, 2024

• Virtual Preliminary Round: October 17 - 25, 2024

• Results of Virtual Preliminary Round: October 25, 2024

• In-Person Competition (Toronto): January 9-14 2025

Rules & Regulations and Repertoire Requirements

will be posted soon!

Please visit our Past Competitions page for information about our previous competitions.

Past Competitions

If you have any questions regarding the competition, please contact: competition@canadianchopinsociety.ca