Montréal International Piano Competition 2027 Invites Pianists Worldwide Aged 18–30
Competition and awards
The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) will hold Piano 2027 in Canada from April 24 to May 5, 2027. Twenty-four pianists selected by video audition will join a 2026 Concours OSM laureate to form a field of 25. Six finalists will perform with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal. The organizer advertises C$216,300 in total awards and professional support.
Eligibility and restrictions
The call is international but has precise restrictions: applicants must be 18–30 at the opening, born from April 25, 1996 through April 24, 2009. Previous Piano-edition finalists are excluded. Anyone invited must be available in Montréal for all scheduled activities from April 23 to May 5, 2027.
Submission materials
The official Muvac submission asks for two high-resolution photos, contact details of two references, provisional programmes for each round and four uninterrupted, unedited audition videos. Repertoire includes a Bach prelude and fugue, a complete classical sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert, a virtuoso étude and a contrasting work.
Dates, costs and support
Applications close October 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Montréal daylight time. The C$200 fee is not refundable. Selection notices are planned by December 18, with confirmations by December 22. First prize includes C$30,000 cash plus a separate C$40,000 career grant. Invited competitors receive economy-class return travel or equivalent and free host-family accommodation; independently booked lodging is their own expense.
Official information and related opportunities
This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details.
Information verified: October 11, 2026
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