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Rules
Organized by the Elevato Piano Competition based in Germany
-Chopin Festival is open to participants of all nationalities.
-The competition comprises of participants from ages 16 and up
-The competition takes place in Tokyo & Toyosu, Japan on March 31, April 1, 4, 5, 2027:
March 31 - 18:00 to 22:00
April 1 - 11:00 to 17:00
April 4 - 18:00 to 22:00
April 5 - 9:00 to 12:00
March 31- Toyosu Cultural Centre
Address: 2-Chōme 2-18 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan 135-0061
April 1 - Tokyo Bechstein Piano:
Address: Hibiya Marine Building B1, 1-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 1
April 4 + April 5 - Toyosu Cultural Centre
Address: 2-Chōme 2-18 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan 135-0061
-Application deadline:
First Round Deadline (Video Recording): December 15th 2026
Final 4 Rounds Deadline (Tokyo/Toyosu, Japan): February 1 2026
-Applications open on September 20, 2026
The age of the participant is considered as of December 1, 2026
-After the preselection round, 8 to 10 winners will be selected to participate in the next 4 rounds in Tokyo/Toyosu (All 4 rounds)
-1 grand prize winner will receive the following prize:
Online Preselection
Preselection Round (Video Recordings):
Preselection-All participants submit 2 pieces by F. Chopin: free choice
(If youtube is unavailable in your country, please email videos to elevatopiano@gmail.com
Application Deadline
First Round Deadline (Video Recording): December 15, 2026
(Results announced December 31 2026)
Final 4 Rounds Tokyo & Toyosu, Japan Deadline: February 1, 2026
4 Rounds in Tokyo & Toyosu, 2027
Round 1: March 31 - Toyosu Cultural Centre
Address: 2-Chōme 2-18 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan 135-0061
18:00-22:00
-2 Etudes
-1 Nocturne
-1 Ballade
-1 waltz
Round 2: April 1 - Tokyo Bechstein Piano
Address: Hibiya Marine Building B1, 1-5-1 Yurakucho,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 1
Concerto: 1 movement
11:00-13:00 - Rehearsal with accompanist
14:00-17:00 - Competition
Round 3: April 4 - Toyosu Cultural Centre
Address: 2-Chōme 2-18 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan 135-0061
9:00-12:00
-6 Preludes from Op. 28:
Choose one group (12 minutes):
- 7–12
- or 13–18
- or 19–24
Mazurka, whole set from the following:
-17, 24, 30, 33, 41, 50, 56, 59
Round 4: April 5 - Toyosu Cultural Centre
Address: 2-Chōme 2-18 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan 135-0061
18:00-22:00
-2 pieces from the following:
-Scherzo Op.20 No. 1 In B Minor
-Scherzo Op.31. No. 2 in B Flat Minor
-Scherzo Op.39 No. 3 in C Sharp Minor
-Scherzo Op.54 No. 4 in E Major
-Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op.60
-Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49
-Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22
-Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op. 44
-Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53
-Polonaises from Op. 26. Both 1 and 2
Waltzes
E flat major, Op. 18. (6
A flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 (5
A minor Op 34 No 2 (6
F major, Op. 34 No. 3(3
A flat major, Op. 42 ( 5
A flat major, Op. 64 No. 3(3
Application Fee
First Round (Video Recording): 130 euros
Final Round (Tokyo/Toyosu, Japan): 600 euros
Application Deadline
First Round Deadline (Video Recording): December 15, 2026
Final 4 Rounds Tokyo & Toyosu, Japan Deadline: February 1, 2026
-Competition repertoire must be played from memory
-The Competition's Commitee has the authority to interpret the rules of the competition, and make any changes if necessary.
-Videos are not suggested to be filmed more than 8 months prior to submission.
-The video must clearly show the pianist’s face and hands in the frame at all times.
The video must be shot from one fixed angle/position. The quality of the videos
must be good and clear. The sound of the videos should not have any echo
-Videos are not advised to be filmed from any other concert performance. Videos must have been filmed specifically for the Elevato Piano Competition - Chopin Edition
Repertoire
Etudes
in C major, Op. 10 No. 1
in A minor, Op. 10 No. 2
in C sharp minor, Op 10, No 4
in G flat major, Op. 10 No. 5
in C major, Op. 10 No. 7
in F major, Op. 10 No. 8
in A flat major, Op. 10 No. 10
in E flat major, Op. 10 No. 11
in C minor, Op.10 No. 12
in F Major Op 25, No .3
in A minor, Op. 25 No. 4
in E minor, Op. 25 No .5
in G sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6
In D Flat Major Op . 25 No. 8
in B minor, Op. 25 No. 10
in A minor ,op. 25 no. 11
Nocturnes
in B major, Op. 9 No. 3
in F Major, Op. 15 No .1
in F-Sharp Major, Op 15. No. 2
in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1
In D flat Major, Op. 27 No . 2
in G major, Op. 37 No. 2
in C Minor, Op.48 No.1
in F sharp minor, Op. 48 No .2
in E flat major, Op. 55 No. 2
in B major, Op. 62 No. 1
Waltzes
E flat major, Op. 18
A flat major, Op. 34 No. 1
A minor Op 34 No 2
F major, Op. 34 No. 3
A flat major, Op. 42
A flat major, Op. 64 No. 3
Other Repertoire
Ballade in G minor, Op. 23
Ballade in F major, Op. 38
Ballade in A flat major, Op. 47
Ballade in F minor, Op. 52
Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60
Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
Scherzo in B flat minor, Op. 31
Scherzo in C sharp minor, Op. 39
Scherzo in E major, Op. 54
Polonaise-Fantasy in A flat major, Op. 61
Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E flat major, Op. 22
Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op. 44
Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53
Polonaise in E flat minor, Op. 26 No. 1
Polonaise in E flat minor, Op. 26 No. 2
Sonata in B flat minor, Op. 35
Sonata in B minor, Op 58
6 of the 24 preludes from op. 28
1 opus from the Mazurkas from 17, 24, 30, 33, 41, 50, 56, 59