WFIMC 2025 Yearbook

VALENCIA ITURBI INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Valencia, Spain

WFIMC Member since 1993

Held in Valencia (Spain) and named after Valencian piano virtuoso José Iturbi, this biennial competition is open to young pianists of all nationalities born on or after 4 June 1990. The Jury is presided over by its Artistic Director, eminent Spanish pianist Joaquín Achúcarro. With four challenging rounds, including two solo recitals and two finals accompanied by the Orchestra of Valencia, the 23rd edition promises a thrilling competition in one of Spain’s most vibrant cities. First Prize is EUR 30,000 and a CD recording, while further prizes include EUR 20,000 for Second and EUR 10,000 for Third Prize, with concert engagements for all three.

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2025/ Piano 2027/ Piano

Applications have closed Competition Dates: Jun 4 - 14, 2025

Total Prize Money: EUR 82.000 Other Awards: Concerts/ Tours, Recordings

Travel support: in part/ limited Streaming: own website/ other Application System: own

Jury Joaquín Achúcarro, Catherine d’Argoubet, Nikolai Demidenko, Janina Fialkowska, Ana Guijarro, Paul Hughes, Jorge Luis Prats, Nicola Sani, Didier Schnorhk Artists Orchestra of Valencia/ Guillermo García Calvo, conductor Sebastián Mariné, composer

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