8th Steinway youth piano competition 2027 announcement ceremony
A Sharing Session and Recital by the 7th SYPC Grand Prize Winner, featuring Akin Nilphairojana
27th July 2026 | 11.00 hrs.
Steinway Thailand cordially invites interested pianists, parents and teachers to the Announcement Ceremony of the 8th Steinway Youth Piano Competition (SYPC) 2027. The event will feature a recital and sharing session by the Grand Prize Winner of the 7th SYPC, Akin Nilphairojana.
During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to experience a special performance by Akin Nilphairojana, followed by an inspiring sharing session with Akin and his mentor, San Jittakarn.
PROGRAM
Recital
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55
I. Ondine
M. Ravel
Sonatina No. 6
(Kammer-Fantasie über Bizets "Carmen"), BV 284
F. Busoni
Grandes Études de Paganini, S. 141
No. 6 in A minor
F. Liszt
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Winner's sharing
Between the two performance sessions, Akin Nilphairojana will share his competition journey — his preparation, challenges, and the keys to winning the Grand Prize at the 7th SYPC Thailand and 2nd Prize at the SYPC Southeast Asia Pacific Regional Finals. Joined by mentor San Jittakarn, they'll discuss how mentorship shaped his artistic growth. Akin will also reflect on his broader musical journey, offering advice for aspiring pianists ahead of the 8th SYPC 2027.
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Recital
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55
III. Scarbo
M. Ravel
Fantasy in C major, Op. 15 (D. 760)
"Wanderer Fantasy"
III. Presto
IV. Allegro
F. Schubert
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The 8th SYPC Announcement
Preliminary information on the 8th Steinway Youth Piano Competition, Thailand 2027 will be announced along with the competition timeline, guidelines, as well as repertoire requirements.
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ABOUT AKIN NILPHAIROJANA
Akin began his musical journey at the age of 5. Now 11 years old, the piano has become the most vital part of his life. He draws profound inspiration from the works of great classical masters such as Schubert, Chopin, Ravel, Prokofiev, and Liszt. Their music serves as the driving force behind his dedicated daily practice and continuous artistic growth.
For Akin, the piano is a sanctuary of joy and a center of focus—a powerful medium through which he channels his emotions and soul into music. He is currently dedicated to mastering a new and challenging repertoire to further elevate his artistry, with the aspiration of performing in more international competitions and recitals abroad. Beyond the stage, Akin’s ultimate goal is to travel to new destinations, sharing his passion for music with global audiences and building meaningful friendships with fellow piano enthusiasts from around the world.
Akin currently continues to refine his musicality and technical mastery under the tutelage of Mr. San Jittakarn, a distinguished Steinway Artist in Thailand. In addition to his regular studies, he has had the privilege of participating in masterclasses with world-renowned pianists such as Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Didier Castell-Jacomin, and Sara Davis Buechner. These experiences have further broadened his artistic horizons and continue to fuel his ambition to become a world-class concert pianist in the future.
Achievements & Awards 2025
- Grand Prize & First Prize: 7th Steinway Youth Piano Competition, Thailand
- Second Prize: 7th Steinway Youth Piano Competition, South-East Asia Pacific Regional Finals
- First Prize: Vietnam International Piano Competition and Festival
- First Prize: Piano Island Festival 2025
Performance & Recital Highlights
2026
- July 19, 2026: Rencontres Musicales autour de Piano, Cayeux Sur-Mer, France
Repertoire: F. Busoni (Sonatina No. 6 Kammer-Fantasie uber Bizets “Carmen”, BV 284), F. Schubert (Fantasy in C major, Op. 15 D. 760, Wanderer Fantasy), M. Ravel (I. Ondine, III. Scarbo, Gaspard de la nuit) - May 17, 2026: Thailand International Piano Festival, Young Edition
Repertoire: F. Busoni (Sonatina No. 6 Kammer-Fantasie uber Bizets “Carmen”, BV 284), M. Ravel (Gaspard de la nuit)
2025
- November 05, 2025: International Award Winners Piano Recital
China (Shanghai) International Piano Education Conference
Repertoire: Beethoven (32 Variations in C minor), Liszt-Paganini (Etude No. 6), M. Ravel (Le Tombeau de Couperin: Prelude & Toccata), Prokofiev (Sonata No. 3).
2024
- November 03, 2024: Thailand International Piano Festival: “Complete Études, Living the Chopin Dream”
Repertoire: Liszt (6 Concert Etudes: Il Lamento, La Leggierezza, Un Sospiro, Waldesrauschen, Gnomenreigen, Ab Irato) - October 09, 2024: Pianists: The New Gen
Repertoire: Liszt (6 Concert Etudes - Complete Set)