Join IDPC
Submit your application to either the Professional or Amateur Categories. We invite musicians from all over the globe to participate.
D1 Children
Apply to the 2026 International D Masters Piano Competition in the D1 Children division, part of the Professional Category.
D2 Youth
Apply to the 2026 International D Masters Piano Competition in the D2 Youth division, part of the Professional Category.
D3 Artist
Apply to the 2026 International D Masters Piano Competition in the D3 Artist division, part of the Professional Category.
all divisions
Apply to the 2026 International D Masters Piano Competition Amateur Category.
FAQs
Common questions about D Festival programs, competition, and participation.
IDPC is D Festival’s premier international piano competition (2026 is the 2nd edition), designed to support young pianists through competition, performance opportunities, and a broader “artist development” ecosystem.
The 2026 IDPC includes cash prizes, festival scholarships, and an artist/young-performer management and promotion package with a total stated value up to HKD $300,000 (plus additional prize structures by division)
The competition is open worldwide to pianists ages 8–30 who submit an application via the portal with required materials (including pre-screen recordings, repertoire list, and a portrait photo). Prior competition experience is not required.
Yes. For Professional divisions, the First Round is online, and later rounds are live.
Yes. First-round videos must be high-definition, recorded within the last 12 months, and editing/mixing/post-production is prohibited. Videos also must not display the contestant’s name/portrait/identifying info (only title + composer).
The early-bird discount is for the D Festival programs and does not apply to IDPC-only applications.
Solo and concerto pieces must be performed from memory; art songs and chamber music may be performed with sheet music.
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