2026 Ocean Music
International Piano Competition
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Winners
We are delighted to present the winners of the Virtual Category of the 2025 Ocean Music International Piano Competition!
We are delighted to present the winners of the Live Category of the 2025 Ocean Music International Piano Competition!
We are delighted to present the Artist Teacher of Distinction Award, to the teachers of the First Prize Winners and Grand Prize Winners!
Application details will be announced in late August. Stay tuned!
November 14-15, 2026
Final Round: Live in New York City & Virtual
November 13-14, 2026
Live Preliminary Round in New York
October 31, 2026
Live Preliminary Round in Boston
The 2025 competition brought together nearly 150 pianists from more than 10 countries and regions, each demonstrating exceptional technical mastery and heartfelt musical expression. Our esteemed juries were deeply impressed by the artistic depth, musicianship, and stage presence displayed by all participants. We extend our sincere admiration to every pianist for their dedication and artistry.
Final Round: November 14–15, 2026
Live in New York City & Virtual
New York Preliminary Round: November 13–14, 2026
Boston Preliminary Round: October 31, 2026
September 20, 2026: Early Bird application deadline
October 15, 2026: Live Category application deadline
October 20, 2026: Virtual Category application deadline
October 31, 2026: Live Preliminary Round in Boston
November 13–14, 2026: Live Preliminary Round in New York
November 14–15, 2026: Live Final Round in New York
November 15, 2026: Award Ceremony and announcement of results
Open to pianists of all nationalities, ages 35 and under. Contestants may apply for the Live Category, Virtual Category, or both. The Live and Virtual Categories offer separate prizes and future performance engagements.
If you are unable to apply using the Google Form, you may email the completed PDF version of the application form to info@OceanMusicFoundation.org
** By submitting an application, applicants agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Ocean Music International Piano Competition. The competition reserves the right to make changes when circumstances require. Applicants also grant the Ocean Music Foundation permission to use materials submitted as part of their applications for archival and future publicity purposes.
Important Dates
More than $10,000 in cash prizes
Live and Virtual Categories with multiple age groups
Live Preliminary Round in New York OR Boston
Prestigious venues at City University of New York – Brooklyn College and Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Distinguished jury members
Future performance engagements, including concerto appearances and solo recitals
Full scholarship opportunities for the 2027 Ocean Music Summer Academy
Member of the Alink-Argerich Foundation
Competition Highlights
Virtual Concerto Category
Virtual Solo Category
Live Concerto Category
Live Solo Category
Important Dates
August 25, 2025: Early Bird application submission deadline
September 25, 2025: Application submission deadline for Live Categories
October 10-12, 2025: Preliminary Round
October 12-13, 2025: Final Round
October 13, 2025: Award Ceremony and announcement of results
Important Dates
August 25, 2025: Early Bird application submission deadline
October 1, 2025: Application submission deadline for Virtual Categories
October 10-12, 2025: Preliminary Round
October 12-13, 2025: Final Round
October 13, 2025: Award Ceremony and announcement of results
Live Category
If you are unable to apply using the Google Form, you may email the completed PDF version of the application form to info@OceanMusicFoundation.org
** By submitting an application, applicants agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Ocean Music International Piano Competition. The competition reserves the right to make changes when circumstances require. Applicants also grant the Ocean Music Foundation permission to use materials submitted as part of their applications for archival and future publicity purposes.
Virtual Category
If you are unable to apply using the Google Form, you may email the completed PDF version of the application form to info@OceanMusicFoundation.org
** By submitting your application, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Ocean Music International Piano Competition. The Ocean Music International Piano Competition reserves the right to make changes if circumstances dictate. You also agree to allow the Ocean Music Foundation to use any part of your submitted application for archival and future publicity purposes.
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