JOHANN NEPOMUK HUMMEL INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Bratislava, Slovakia
WFIMC Member since 1996
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778–1837), a native of Bratislava, was considered one of Europe’s greatest composers and pianists during his lifetime. He studied with Mozart, Albrechtsberger, Salieri, and Haydn. As a composer, Hummel stands at the borderline between two epochs. His work embraces virtually all the genres from the turn of the century (except the symphony), and he is an outstanding representative of virtuoso piano writing. Stylistically, Hummel’s music connects the Classical tradition with many proto-Romantic elements. As one of the most renowned representatives of late Classicism, he developed the styles of Clementi, Mozart, and Beethoven, and his work anticipates that of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, the early Liszt, and Schumann. The International Johann Nepomuk Hummel Piano Competition aims to honor the legacy of this great composer and piano virtuoso. It is also the hope of the organizers that this competition will serve as a starting point for the artistic careers of exceptional pianists.
Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates
2027/ Piano
tba
Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2027
Second next edition tba Third next edition tba
Total Prize Money
EUR 12.000
Other Awards Travel support
Concerts/Tours
no
Streaming
own website/other
Application System OWN/OTHER Application fee EUR 50
Jury
Pavel Gililov, Marian Lapšanský, Eliso Virsaladze, Ivan Klánský, Andrew Brownell, Jingge Yan, Leo de María
Artists
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
www.filharmonia.sk/en/hummel/
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