RESULTS of the 2ND CHOPIN INTERNATIONAL
PIANO COMPETITION 2026
(Singapore Edition)
The competition has concluded. It was held on 7 - 8 April at Yamaha Music Salon at Thomson Plaza, Singapore.
Bösendorfer was the official piano used for this competition
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
SILVER
Intermediate A: age 13
Mirelle Quah (Singapore)
Mazurka in D major, Op.33 No.2
Etude, Op.10 No.12 "Revolutionary"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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