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2026 International D Masters Piano Competition

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About Competition D Festival Program

Amateur Division

July 17 -31, 2026

I. Application Type

Choose one of the following:

I'm applying for myself

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I am applying for my student

Has the applicant applicant already submitted their application for the 2026 D Festival Young Pianist Program and paid the application fee?

Yes (Competition fee waived)

No

II. Applicant Information

Full Name in English

Full Name in Chinese (if applicable)

Age

Please provide a link to the applicant's portrait photo.

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Gender

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Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number (Mainland China) if applicable

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If you're a parent, enter your full name in English. Type 'NA' if not applicable.

Parent's Email Address

Parent's WeChat ID (if any)

If you're a teacher, enter your full name in English. Type 'NA' if not applicable.

Teacher's Email Address

Teacher's WeChat ID (if any)

Select all languages the applicant is fluent in.

Computer user can hold down the 'Shift' key to select multiple languages.

Does the applicant require assistance in obtaining a China Visa?

Yes

No

III. Applicant music background

Years of Piano Learning

Current Piano Teacher

Current Piano Teacher‘s E-mail

Are you currently enrolled in a music college, institution, or school?

Yes

No

If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please provide the name of the institution.

Recent achievements or prizes (up to 3), if applicable

100 words maximum

IV. Participating Format

Which format would you prefer for attending the First Round?

Online

Regional Live

If you selected Regional Live, please specify the location where you would like to perform the First Round.

V. Division

Select the division(s) you want to attend

VI. First Round Repertoire

For A1 and A2 participants, please be noted that you are only allowed to feature ONE piece in BOTH the First Round and Final Round.

Piece Title#1Composer #1Duration #1

Piece Title#2Composer #2Duration #2

Piece Title#3Composer #3Duration #3

Piece Title#4Composer #4Duration #4

Piece Title#5Composer #5Duration #5

Total duration of selected repertoire:

Online contestants who advance past the First Round will be notified via e-mail and provided with details for participating in the Final round, which will be held live at the Quanzhou Grand Theatre.

Online participants please upload video link(s) showcasing your First Round repertoire.

Please paste the video link(s) only from YouTube, Youku, Vimeo, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Baidu Drive here.

VII. Final Round Repertoire (LIVe at Quanzhou grand theatre)

For A1 and A2 participants, please note that you may present ONLY one piece for BOTH the First Round and the Final Round.

Piece Title#1Composer #1Duration #1

Piece Title#2Composer #2Duration #2

Piece Title#3Composer #3Duration #3

Piece Title#4Composer #4Duration #4

Piece Title#5Composer #5Duration #5

Total duration of selected repertoire:

Same as First Round (No need to complete this section)Same as the First Round at this moment. I will notify you if there are any repertoire changes before June 1. (No need to complete this section.)

VIII. Declarations & Agreements

I testify that all personal information provided in my application is true and accurate, including my age, educational background, and performance experience. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in the termination of my participation.

Yes

I testify that the video recordings submitted are unedited, were recorded within the past 12 months, and feature my own authentic performance without any audio or visual enhancement. I understand that any violation of these recording requirements will result in immediate disqualification.

Yes

I testify that I grant International D Masters Piano Competition the exclusive rights to all recordings, photographs, and video footage of my performances during the competition and festival. I understand these materials may be used for promotional, educational, or archival purposes without additional compensation.

Yes

I testify that I will maintain professional conduct throughout the competition, showing respect to faculty members, fellow participants, and staff. I understand that unprofessional behavior may result in dismissal from the festival without refund.

Yes

IX. Submission

Upon submission, a non-refundable application fee of HKD $550 will be required for applicant who did not submit an application for the 2026 D Festival Young Piansit Program.

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