8th Steinway Youth Piano Competition Thailand 2027
The Grand Prize Winner of The Professional Class will represent Thailand in the South-East Asia Pacific Regional Finals, competing for a chance to perform at the International Steinway Festival in Hamburg, Germany.
The contestants have to be at the age of 17 and below (i.e. born after July 31st 2010.)
Category 1 – Age 11 and below
(i.e. born on or after January 1st, 2016)
Category 2 – Ages 14 and below
(i.e. born between and inclusive of January 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2015)
Category 3 – Ages 17 and below
(i.e. born between July 31st, 2010 and inclusive of December 31st, 2012)
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*Contestants have to be Thai Citizens or Thai Residents. *Contestants are allowed to participate in only one of the SYPC Thailand Classes: Professional Class, Amateur Class, or Open Class. *1st Prize Winners of previous SYPC editions are not eligible to participate in the same age category and class as the previous participation. *Previous Grand Prize Winners of SYPC Thailand are not eligible to participate in SYPC. *Contestants should be non-professional, not playing for fees, signed to an agent or management. *The Grand Prize Winner selected to the Regional Finals has to hold Thai Citizenship or Permanent Residency. *The Grand Prize Winner must be able to participate the South-East Asia Pacific Regional Finals and potentially the International Steinway Festival in Hamburg, or travel to any location as required by Steinway & Sons for activities related to the 8th Steinway Youth Piano Competition 2027. |
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Requirements |
Preliminary |
Semi-Finals |
Grand-Finals |
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| Format | Solo Piano Recital Program | ||
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Maximum Duration |
10 minutes *Refers to the entire length of the video clip. |
15 minutes *Starting from the first note with all pauses and intervals between pieces. |
20 minutes *Starting from the first note with all pauses and intervals between pieces. |
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Number of Piece(s) |
1 |
At least 2 |
At least 2 |
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Permitted Piece(s) |
First movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert. |
First movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert, with one or more different work(s) written for solo piano, as the additional piece(s). |
First movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert, with one or more different work(s) written for solo piano, as the additional piece(s). |
| Conditions |
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Contestants are not required to perform the same repertoire as in the previous round. |
Contestants are not required to perform the same repertoire as in the previous round(s). |
Judges to be announced.
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1 Grand Prize Winner Trophy & Certificate Honour of representing Thailand at the 8th Steinway South-East Asia Pacific (SEAP) Regional Finals, and competing for the opportunity to participate at the 22nd International Steinway Festival in Hamburg, Germany, in September 2027. (exact date to be confirmed) |
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Category 1
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Category 2
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Category 3
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Early Bird Price |
To be announced |
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Standard Price |
To be announced |
*The registration fee is payable upon application and is non-refundable.
*The prices are VAT applicable.
In the Preliminary Round, contestants will be required to submit their pre-recorded performance videos.
All contestants are required to participate in this Preliminary Round.
• Contestants must present the first movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert.
• The duration of the video should not exceed the maximum of 10 minutes.
• Contestants must perform from memory.
• All pertinent program details (Composer, Work, Key, Op., No., Hob., K. designations) for each movement of the work intended for performance must be listed.
• The program must consist of works for solo piano only. Concertos, concerto movements, or any works originally composed for piano and orchestra are strictly forbidden. Jury has the right to request for the photocopies of all the scores from the contestants.
• The repertoire must be submitted within 15th January 2027 via the Repertoire Submission Form. The contestants will receive the link to the form after their registration is completed. Changing of the repertoire is not allowed once the form is submitted.
• Contestants are required to perform the exact same repertoire for this stage of the competition as indicated in the Repertoire Submission Form. Changing of the repertoire is not allowed once the form is submitted.
• The Organizing Committee shall not be responsible for reviewing, correcting, or requesting amendments to any repertoire submissions that do not conform to the requirements.
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• Contestants must perform the repertoire in one continuous take with no pause or stopping. Edits and cuts are not permitted.
• Contestants are required to print the provided Contestant Code format from this link, write down their Contestant Code, and place the paper visibly on the piano during the video recording. Click to see example.
• Contestants are advised to dress formally and appropriately in the video.
• No one except the contestant is allowed to appear in the video.
• The camera should be static. The view can be either landscape or portrait.
• The contestant's side profile during performance should be visible. The whole piano and any pedals should be in view. Click to see example.
• Your recording must be of a good enough quality to allow assessment of all aspects of the performance, including tone quality and dynamic range.
• The video should be one file and must be uploaded to the contestant's available Youtube account with the visibility of the video set as 'Unlisted'. See 'Video Submission' section for how to submit the video.
• The videos submitted to the competition must be used only for this competition. Videos that have been used in other events are not allowed for this competition.
• The SYPC Organizing Committee reserves the rights to all recordings and videographs related to the competition. No royalties will be paid to the contestants.
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• The instrument in the video must be either an acoustic grand or upright piano.
• Contestants may record their performance videos at any location or facility of their choosing, provided the recording meets the video recording requirements.
• To facilitate this video recording, the SYPC Thailand Organizing Committee might provide a list of recommended venues. For any inquiries, please contact the designated partnered locations directly. It is important to note that contestants will be responsible for arranging their own video recording equipment and covering any costs associated with recording at these locations.
| Venue | Contact | Available Dates |
| (To be announced) | (To be announced) | (To be announced) |
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• The video recording submission can be done between 1st to 31st March 2027.
• The deadline of the video recording submission is 23:59 hours local time, on 31st March 2027.
• The Youtube link of the video recording must be submitted through the Google Form provided during the submission period. Contestants are not allowed to re-submit the form with their new recording to replace any previous submission.
• The Organizing Committee shall not be responsible for reviewing, correcting, or requesting amendments to any video submissions that do not conform to the requirements.
• The list of round winners who are eligible for the Semi-Finals will be announced on www.steinwaythailand.com.
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• All contestants who are not selected to proceed onto the Semi-Finals will receive a Participation Certificate and Medal.
• These will be awarded at the Steinway & Sons showroom at a pre-appointed date and time.
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Up to Eighteen (18) Contestants per age category from the Preliminary Round will be selected to compete in the Semi-Finals Competition. The Semi-Finals Competition will be held on-site as a live performance.
• Contestants must present a program of at least two different works. One of the works must be the first movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert.
• Each contestant is permitted a maximum performance time of 15 minutes. The timing will commence from the first note played and will include all pauses and intervals between pieces.
• The pieces can be performed in any order.
• Contestants are not required to perform the same repertoire as in the previous round.
• Contestants must perform from memory.
• All pertinent program details (Composer, Work, Key, Op., No., Hob., K. designations) for each movement of the work intended for performance must be listed.
• The program must consist of works for solo piano only. Concertos, concerto movements, or any works originally composed for piano and orchestra are strictly forbidden. Jury has the right to request for the photocopies of all the scores from the contestants.
• The repertoire must be submitted within 15th January 2027 via the Repertoire Submission Form. The contestants will receive the link to the form after their registration is completed.
• Contestants are required to perform the exact same repertoire for this stage of the competition as indicated in the Repertoire Submission Form. Changing of the repertoire is not allowed once the form is submitted.
• The Organizing Committee shall not be responsible for reviewing, correcting, or requesting amendments to any repertoire submissions that do not conform to the requirements.
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• The Semi-Finals competition will take place in Q2 2027 (date, time, and location, will be announced).
• Details of the on-site competition schedule, as well as general rules and preparation guidelines, will be announced in due course as the Semi-final round approaches.
• The Organizing Committee will conduct a live draw to determine performance sessions and time slots. All assigned sessions and time slots are fixed and non-transferable. Contestants are not permitted to exchange or switch performance times with others.
• Contestants whose names are called upon during their assigned session but unable to perform will be disqualified.
• Contestants should be in their best performance attire.
• Contestants who play beyond the time limit might be halted by judges.
• The scoring will be evaluated based on the entire performance program taken as a whole.
• The SYPC Organizing Committee reserves the rights to all recordings and videographs related to the competition. No royalties will be paid to the contestants.
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• All contestants who are not selected to proceed onto the Grand-Finals will receive a Semi-Finalist Certificate and Medal.
• These will be awarded at the Steinway & Sons showroom at a pre-appointed date and time.
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Up to Six (6) Contestants per age category from the Semi-Finals Competition will be selected to compete in the Grand-Finals Competition. The Grand-Finals Competition will be held on-site as a live performance.
The Grand Prize Winner representing Thailand in the South-East Asia Pacific Pacific Regional Finals will be selected from the 1st Prize Winner of the 3 respective age categories.
• Contestants must present at least two different works. One of the works must be the first movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert.
• Each contestant is permitted a maximum performance time of 20 minutes. The timing will commence from the first note played and will include all pauses and intervals between pieces.
• The pieces can be performed in any order.
• Contestants are not required to perform the same repertoire as in the previous round.
• Contestants must perform from memory.
• All pertinent program details (Composer, Work, Key, Op., No., Hob., K. designations) for each movement of the work intended for performance must be listed.
• The program must consist of works for solo piano only. Concertos, concerto movements, or any works originally composed for piano and orchestra are strictly forbidden. Jury has the right to request for the photocopies of all the scores from the contestants.
• The repertoire must be submitted within 15th January 2027 via the Repertoire Submission Form. The contestants will receive the link to the form after their registration is completed.
• Contestants are required to perform the exact repertoire for this stage of the competition as indicated in the Repertoire Submission Form. Changing of the repertoire is not allowed once the form is submitted.
• The Organizing Committee shall not be responsible for reviewing, correcting, or requesting amendments to any repertoire submissions that do not conform to the requirements.
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• The Grand-Finals competition will take place in Q2 2027 (date, time, and location, will be announced).
• Details of the on-site competition schedule, as well as general rules and preparation guidelines, will be announced in due course as the Semi-final round approaches.
• The Organizing Committee will conduct a live draw to determine performance sessions and time slots. All assigned sessions and time slots are fixed and non-transferable. Contestants are not permitted to exchange or switch performance times with others.
• Contestants whose names are called upon during their assigned session but unable to perform will be disqualified.
• Contestants should be in their best performance attire.
• Contestants who play beyond the time limit might be halted by judges.
• The scoring will be evaluated based on the entire performance program taken as a whole.
• The SYPC Organizing Committee reserves the rights all recordings and videographs related to the competition. No royalties will be paid to the contestants.
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• There will be only one Grand Prize Winner selected from all age categories.
• The Grand Prize Winner will be awarded with Trophy and Certificate.
• The Grand Prize Winner will be representing Thailand at the 8th Steinway South-East Asia Pacific Regional Finals, held in July or August 2027. The Winner of the Regional Finals will represent SEAP at the 22nd International Steinway Festival in Hamburg, Germany.
• Top three Grand-Finalists in each age category will receive respective trophies and certificates.
• All Grand-Finalists will receive a Professional Class Grand-Finalists Certificate of Recognition and Medal.
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Contestants are reminded to always conduct themselves in the spirit of fair competition, failure of which might affect their Competition evaluation.
Contestants are strictly prohibited from receiving any form of guidance including but not limited to private lessons and masterclasses with jury members up till their last date of competition participation.
Contestants are expected to declare any past or present relationship with members of the Jury.
Contestants who are unable to perform at the designated time will have their right to participate in that round forfeited, and thus not entitled to any recognition as a participant of that round.
Evaluations for each round of the competition made by the Jury are final and non-disputable.
The Grand Prize Winner must be available to participate on the dates required. If the Winner is unable to compete on the designated dates, the prizes shall be forfeited without compensation.
Sanctions or Disqualifications might be imposed on contestants found to be in serious breach of the Competition Rules & Regulations, including but not limited to, manipulation of recordings, intent to gain an unfair advantage, and non-disclosure of conflict of interest.
The 8th SYPC Thailand Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend the Rules and Regulations of the competition without prior notice.
The prizes shall be accepted as is and may not be exchanged or transferred.
The Organizer shall assume no liability resulting from losses, delays, mistaken addresses on mail or e-mail received, typographical errors, or any other unintentional mistakes.
The Organizer shall not be liable for any cancellation or alterations to the events due to force majeure circumstances and circumstances beyond control, and for any associated damages and losses.
There will be no refunds once Registrations have been submitted.
The Organizer reserves the right to the interpretation of the Terms and Conditions and Rules and Regulations.
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