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Contrapuncta 2026 — International Solo Piano Composition Competition
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Contrapuncta 2026 — International Solo Piano Composition Competition

Association Contrapuncta

June 30, 2026France (international open call)

Association Contrapuncta's international composition competition for solo piano: anonymized judging, a €1,000 jury prize and €500 public prize, with six finalist works performed live by a professional pianist.

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Association Contrapuncta's international composition competition for solo piano: anonymized judging, a €1,000 jury prize and €500 public prize, with six finalist works performed live by a professional pianist.

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Open to all, with no restriction of nationality or age. Original work for solo piano (2 hands), 6–12 minutes, not commercially released; scores judged anonymously. Multiple works may be submitted.

Dates & details

Deadline
June 30, 2026
Costs to the artist
€35 entry
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Jury Prize €1,000; Public Prize €500; six selected works performed by a professional pianist in concert
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€35 registration

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