Latest update on 10 April 2026
Competition Results Announcement
LIVE and ONLINE ENTRIES: It is an honour for us to present the results of the 2nd Edition of the Chopin International Piano Competition (Singapore) 2026. The jury’s deliberations were by no means straightforward. With participants across multiple age categories, as well as both LIVE and ONLINE entries, careful consideration was required to ensure fairness and consistency in evaluation.

BOSENDORFER THE OFFICIAL PIANO: As the LIVE candidates performed on the Bösendorfer concert grand piano, the jury placed particular emphasis on pianists who demonstrated refined sensitivity to tone colour and sound production, bringing out the distinctive character of Chopin’s music.  We were delighted to welcome a strong and diverse group of pianists from different countries. The competition featured a wide range of repertoire and artistic approaches, including a performance of one of Chopin’s piano concertos.
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CONTROVERSY OF RECORDED WORKS: In the course of deliberation, the jury also noted the inherent differences between LIVE and ONLINE submissions. While LIVE candidates perform their programmes in continuity under competition conditions, ONLINE participants have the options of multiple takes and re-recordings. The jury further observed that some recordings were submitted from different periods and conditions, and were not always specifically prepared for this competition. 

HOW PRIZES ARE AWARDED: The jury has unanimously agreed that LIVE contestants should not be disadvantaged in the final outcomes. Prize awards have therefore been made to the top performers based on overall artistic merit and performance quality.

CONCERT AWARDS: As part of our continued commitment to providing meaningful performance platforms, Joyeux Music International will invite two highest scoring pianists—nominated by the jury—to perform solo works at Shine! Concerto in Perspective V, to be held at the Victoria Concert Hall on 24 June 2026. Concert awards cannot be exchanged for cash or other awards.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all participants for their dedication and artistry, and our sincere appreciation to the distinguished jury for their invaluable contributions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CONTESTANTS
  • All contestants will receive their judges’ transcripts and feedback, together with e-certificates, by 17 April.
  • All trophies, medals, and awards will be individually customised with the contestants’ names engraved. Participants will be notified (about 2-3 weeks) once these are ready for collection or for delivery arrangements to be made.
  • All competitors are marked out of 100 points.  

JUNIOR CATEGORY 
Trophy for Gold : 91-100 points, Silver: 86-90 points, Bronze 81-85 points.  Medal of Commendation 76-80 points

SILVER
Junior A: age 10
Levinne Quah  (Singapore)​
​Waltz, Op.64 No.1 
Etude Nouvelle No.1, B.130 
​BRONZE
Junior A: age 11
Lim Yu Ting (Singapore)
Waltz in B Minor Op. 69 No.2 
Nocturne in C Sharp Minor
Teacher: Khoo Hui Ling
Commendation
Junior A: age 9
Nerisse Quah  (Singapore)​
​Mazurka in B-flat Op.7 No.1 (1:45)
Waltz in B minor Op.69 No.2 (3:15)
Commendation
Junior B: age 11
Gloria Goh (Singapore)
​Waltz in E Minor (Op. Posthumous) 3.5 minutes
Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op.57 4.5 minutes
Teacher: Jipson Quah
Participation
 Junior B: age 11
Alexis Min-Gi Perrin (France) ONLINE
​Valse Op.64 No.2 in C Sharp Minor 
Mazurkas, Op. 33: No. 4 in B Minor 
Teacher: Jina Kim
Participation
Junior B: age 12
Deng Yuzhe (Singapore)
Nocturne in C Sharp Minor (No. 20) 
Waltz in A minor, B. 150, Op. Posth 
Teacher: Sonia

INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY
​Trophy for Gold : 91-100 points, Silver: 86-90 points, Bronze 81-85 points.  Medal of Commendation 76-80 points

GOLD
Intermediate A: age 12
Mazurka Prize $100, Concert award
Foo Ming En  (Singapore)
Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major
Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 68 No. 2 
Teacher: Khoo Hui Ling
SILVER
Intermediate A: age 13
​Mirelle Quah  (Singapore)
Mazurka in D major, Op.33 No.2 
Etude, Op.10 No.12 "Revolutionary" 
BRONZE
Intermediate A: age 13
Yau Hae Rae Yap  (Singapore)
​Mazurka in A minor Op. 17 No. 4 
Nocturne in B flat minor Op. 9 No. 1 
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GOLD
Intermediate B: age 14
Madeline - Rose New  (Singapore)
Marzuka in C Major Op. 24 No. 2 
Polonaise in C# minor Op. 26 No. 1 
Teacher: Nicolas Ong Chang Hooi
BRONZE
Intermediate B: age 14
Chua Ming Rui, Sophie  (Singapore)
Mazurka Op. 24, No. 2 in C Major
Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp Minor, Op. posth. 
​Teacher: Yee Yun Ying
BRONZE
Intermediate A: age 13
​Lucas Cai (Australia) ONLINE
Grande Valse Brillante Op.18 Waltz in E flat 
Mazurka in A minor Op. 17 No. 4 
Teacher: Glenn Riddle

ADVANCED CATEGORY
Distinction award: 91-100 points, Excellence Award: 86-90 points, Merit Award: 81-85 points, Commendation Award 76-80 points

EXCELLENCE (2nd prize)
$200 Cash, Concert award
Advanced B: age 18
AI Kisunuki (Japan) 
Etude Op.10-5 
Variations Brillantes, Op.12 
Teacher: Nicholas Ong Cheng Hooi
EXCELLENCE (3rd prize)
$100 Cash
Advanced A: age 14
​Ethan Xuan Lei Peleg (Singapore)
Ballade No .3 IN A Flat
Etude Op. 25 no 12 
Teacher: Albert Tiu 
MERIT
Advanced A: age 14
Andrei Slobodyanyuk (Russia)
Etude Op.10, No. 3 in E major 
Impromptu No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 29 
Teacher: Lynn Kang
MERIT
Advanced A: age 15
​Ryan J W Kang (USA) ONLINE
Etude Op. 10. No.1 in C major
Ballade No.1 in G minor, Op.23
Teacher: Jooye Moon
Commendation
Advanced A: age 15
Hanrui Zhang (Singapore)
​​​Etude Op.25 No.1 in A-flat Major
Nocturne Op.9 No.1 in B-flat Minor
​Participation
Advanced A : age 15
Shaine Wong (Singapore)
​Nocturne Op. 48 No. 1 
Etude Op. 10 No. 5 

ARTIST & PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES
Distinction award: 91-100 points, Excellence Award: 86-90 points, Merit Award: 81-85 points, Commendation Award 76-80 points 

MERIT
Artist: age 17
Isaac Ng (Singapore)
​Etude Op. 25, No. 12
Mazurka Op. 17, No. 2
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Teacher: Khoo Hui Ling
Participation
Artist
​Russell Ang (Singapore)
​Ballade No. 1
Nocturne Op. 48 No.1
Étude Op. 10, No. 3
Participation
Artist
​Lucas Cai (Australia) ONLINE
​Etude Op 25 No 6
Nocturne Op. 32, No. 1 in B Major
Scherzo No 1 in B minor, Op. 20 
Etude Op 10 No 4
​Teacher: Glenn Riddle
Participation
Professional
He Xinghong (Singapore)
Étude in C major, Op. 10 No. 1,
​Nocturne in B major, Op. 62 No. 1,
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 (1st mov)
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (1st mov)

MANY THANKS TO OUR JURY TEAM: 

Beyond the competition, we hope to make this event a learning experience for all contestants.  Here are the recommended channels for your viewings: 
THE CHOPIN METHOD: https://www.youtube.com/@thechopinmethod7257
CHOPIN INSTITUTE: https://www.youtube.com/@chopininstitute
Latest update on 12 February 2026
Chopin's music teaches us to sing at the piano… to breathe through a phrase… to shape sound into stories of longing, courage, tenderness and fire.  It is this timeless magic that inspired the Joyeux International Chopin Piano Competition — a celebration of artistry, individuality, and the poetic soul of piano playing. This competition is not merely about flawless technique or virtuosic speed.
It is about storytelling at the keyboard.

Let Chopin speak through your hands.
Let your heart find its voice on stage.
This is an independent competition to be held in Singapore of which competitors are required to play Chopin's works.  It is not affiliated to Chopin competitions around the world. The aim and mission of this competition are to develop stylistic awareness and sensitivity in pianists towards the performance of Chopin's compositions.   We seek talents, hope to develop their passion in Chopin's music which in turn will help them to prepare them for a future and career in this artistic arena.   This is planned as a LIVE and ONLINE event. 

Dates of Competition: 6 -  9 April 2026
Closing date for applications: 27 March 2026.  

About the Competition: Rules & Regulations

1. The 2nd Joyeux Music International Chopin Piano Competition (Singapore) will be held from 6 to 9 April 2026. The purpose of the competition is to promote the performance of Chopin’s music; for developing pianists to work towards building a specialised repertoire.  While many major competitions can be intimidating and daunting, this competition focuses on the achievable level of difficulty for each category. This competition is planned as both as a LIVE and ONLINE event that will return in future years. 
 
2. The Jury of the Competition will comprise outstanding pianists of Polish origin and foreign musicians.
 
3. The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities and ages, from 9 to NO AGE LIMIT as specified in the various categories.   
 
4.  LIVE competition: 
(i) Contestants must submit the application form with payment by the closing date of 27th March 2026, 11.59pm. There is NO NEED for video submission.  This is to ensure participants from other parts of the world are able to plan their travels and accommodation in Singapore.  All contestants are to be responsible for their own travel/living expenses and accommodation in Singapore.  
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(ii) There will be only ONE LIVE round in Singapore in between 6 - 9 April 2026.  The schedule will be posted on this website by 31 March 2026. (There will not be a preliminary round. )
(iii) Competition Venue: CONCERT SALON, Thomson Plaza, #03-24, Singapore 574408. Contestants will play on the Bosendorfer grand piano - Courtesy of Yamaha Music (Asia) Pte Ltd.  Please contact Joyeux Music International and not the venue regarding competition matters.  

5. ONLINE competition
There will be only ONE Round in the competition.  Contestants must submit the required application form, together with video links and payments by 27th March 2026, 11.59pm. The competition will be judged between 6 - 9 April followiong the LIVE rounds.  The detailed schedule will be posted on this website.  
 
5. The Competition application shall include:
a) application form from the JMI Competition website
b) a short biographical note of each competitor for the ARTIST and PROFERSSIONAL categories only.  
c) ONE current concert profile photograph
e) For Youtube or Vimeo links of the video recording(s) of the required work(s) for ONLINE contestants.  The video image must show the pianist’s hands while playing and the right side of his/her whole figure, filmed with one camera without edits.
 
6. Upon receipt of the Competition application form deemed complete, the registration fee can be paid via Paynow and UEN.  For overseas candidates, you may pay with paypal to info@joyeuxmusic. net.
 
7. Payment of Competition fees via Bank transfer, Paynow or Paypal must be made to the account of Joyeux Music International.  Failure to pay by 29 March, the entry will be deemed void. 

8. The organisers will not be liable to obtain travel visas for international participants but is able to provide on request, a note to confirm his/her participation in the LIVE Competition.​

9.  International Participants are encouraged to have health insurance coverage for the duration of their stay in Singapore during the competition.​
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