Leeds International Piano Competition 2024
University of Leeds & St.Georges Hall, Bradford, UK
11 – 21 Sep 2024
The stage is set, the keys are polished and cameras are poised – the Leeds International Piano Competition is back with a resounding flourish in 2024!
Watch our pianists compete for the chance to join the legendary Leeds lineage of prize-winners – Radu Lupu, Murray Perahia, Mitsuko Uchida, András Schiff, Lars Vogt, Sunwook Kim, and more recently Anna Tsybuleva, Eric Lu and Alim Beisembayev.
Applications for the 2024 Competition have now CLOSED!
The Leeds International Piano Competition has launched the careers of some of the greatest pianists of our time.
A transformative prize package includes worldwide management with Askonas Holt, a debut recording with Warner Classics, recitals at prestigious UK venues like Wigmore Hall and Snape Maltings, and European and East Asian tours in association with the Steinway Prize-winner Concert Network. Moreover, it offers broadcast opportunities with the BBC and an extensive range of national and international engagements with prominent promoters and orchestras, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
2024 Competitors
Prizes & Incentives
The Leeds offers transformative prize packages, includes worldwide management, a debut recording, recitals at prestigious international venues, and broadcast opportunities.
First Prize & The Dame Fanny Waterman Gold Medal
£30,000
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Second Prize & The Marion Thorpe Silver Medal
£18,000
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Third Prize & The Lady Roslyn Lyons Bronze Medal
£12,000
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Fourth Prize
£6,000
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Fifth Prize
£6,000
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Alexandra Dariescu Award
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Yaltah Menuhin Award
£3,000
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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society Award
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Medici.TV Audience Prize
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Henle Urtext Prize
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Semi-finalist Awards
£2,400
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Now for the important bits
Full information on the competition can be found on the links below. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Wellings, Competitor Director at [email protected]