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48 applications from 19 countries!

48 applications from 19 countries!

The YPF has received 48 applications from 19 different countries. Wonderful! The submitted video recordings will be reviewed and assessed by the pre-selection jury in the near future. Around December 1, it will be announced which 24 participants will advance to the quarter-finals. The schedule for the quarter-finals (that start on February 10, 2022 in […]
New work Finals 2022 published!

New work Finals 2022 published!

The work composed by the Dutch composer Reza Namavar (1980) especially for the final of the YPF European Piano Competition – Grand Prix Youri Egorov 2022 has been published! The work named Ti’afa’a can be viewed and downloaded here and will have its world premiere during the final of the competition on Sunday February 20th, […]
Ticket sales open!

Ticket sales open!

The YPF European Piano Competition 2022 takes place from February 10th up to and including February 20th, 2022 in Amsterdam. Tickets for the final weekend of the Competition with  ‘A Tribute to Youri Egorov‘ on Saturday February 19th and the Grande Final on Sunday February 20th, 2022 (both in Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, Amsterdam) can […]
Antony Hermus conductor Grande Finale

Antony Hermus conductor Grande Finale

Conducted by Antony Hermus, the Phion, Orchestra of Gelderland & Overijssel, will accompany the three finalists during the Grande Finale on February 20, 2022 in Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ. YPF is looking forward to an inspiring collaboration with him, not only as a conductor, but also as a member of the board of YPF. Antony […]
Enrol now!

Enrol now!

Registration for the first European edition of the YPF competition is now open. From February 1, 2021, young pianists under the age of 28 with a European passport can apply for the YPF European Piano Competition / Grand Prix Youri Egorov 2022. The competition will take place from 10 to 20 February 2022; the quarter- […]
The Repertoire 2022

The Repertoire 2022

The YPF and its artistic director, Thomas Beijer, are proud to announce the publication of the Repertoire for the YPF European Piano Competition 2022. Please have a look at the inspiring Repertoire. The application form will be published on February 1st, 2021.
Winner of the YPF Junior Competition 2019

Winner of the YPF Junior Competition 2019

Philip Karmanov is the winner of the YPF Junior Competition 2019. Jure Jurakic and Alexander came second en third. These young talents together with the Helikon Kwartet provided the audience a beautiful morning at Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ.
These Competitors are selected for the next round

These Competitors are selected for the next round

The chair of the preselection Jury of the YPF Piano Competition, Ronan O’Hora, made public that the following competitors will perform in de next rounds (starting as of Friday 1 February, Conservatory of Amsterdam, free entrance): Categorie A > Katie Yao Morgan, Carter Muller and Yiyuan Chen. Categorie B > Jorian van Nee, Yu-Ping Juo, Yang […]
Beethoven/Schubert Prize added to price list

Beethoven/Schubert Prize added to price list

We can add a wonderful new prize to our prize list: the Beethoven/Schubert Prize for the best performance of a Beethoven or Schubert Sonata (semi final). The winner of this prize receives a masterclass by the Dutch master pianist Ronald Brautigam. Click here for the extensive prize list.
Announcement Concert Prizes!

Announcement Concert Prizes!

CONCERT PRIZES (to be supplemented) GRAND PRIX YOURI EGOROV: The Jury may decide to award the Grand Prix Youri Egorov if the winner of the competition is, in the jury’s opinion, an exceptional musical, artistic and pianistic talent of international stature.   For the 1st Prize Winner: Concert with the Residentie Orchestra / The Hague Philharmonic | 2021 […]