Young pianists from around the world gather in Dublin for prestigious competition
13th Dublin International Piano Competition commences tomorrow and runs for a week
Twenty-five of the world’s most talented young pianists are gathering in Dublin today (08.05.25) ahead of the 13th edition of the Dublin International Piano Competition (DIPC), which officially begins tomorrow, Friday, 9th May.
Pianists from 12 countries will take part in what is considered one of the most respected platforms for young pianists. The quarter-finals (9th – 11th May) and semi-finals (13th – 14th May) will be held at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, while the grand final on 16th May takes place at the National Concert Hall, where three finalists will perform concertos with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jonas Alber. Performances are open to the public, with tickets available for all rounds.
This year’s competition will see competitors perform a broad range of repertoire across the rounds, including four contemporary pieces by leading Irish composers David Coonan, Roger Doyle, Ailís Ní Ríain and Judith Ring, which were specially commissioned by RTÉ lyric fm. The semi-finals will also include chamber music performances with Ireland’s longest established string quartet, the ConTempo Quartet.
Speaking ahead of the opening round, Artistic Director of the DIPC and chair of the jury, Finghin Collins said: “It’s a great pleasure to welcome this outstanding group of young pianists to Dublin for what promises to be an exciting and inspiring week of music-making. These talented artists represent the very best of the next generation, and we wish them the best of luck for the coming week.
“We’re delighted to offer audiences in Ireland the chance to hear them live, and I would encourage everyone with a love of great music to join us for what will be some hugely enjoyable performances.”
The competition jury, chaired by Collins, comprises internationally acclaimed pianists Michel Béroff (France), Piers Lane (Australia/UK), Noriko Ogawa (Japan), Marianna Prjevalskaya (Spain), and Hugh Tinney (Ireland), alongside Chief Artistic Officer at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dubliner Katie McGuinness.
Among the prizes to be awarded are a €20,000 first prize, sponsored by KPMG, which includes a Carnegie Hall recital debut and international concert engagements; a second prize of €10,000, sponsored by Tom Corran; and a third prize of €5,000, sponsored by Stewart and Avice Harrington. A number of special category prizes will also be awarded.
Tickets for the competition are available via dipc.ie/2025-competition-ticket-information.
The final on 16th May will be livestreamed via the RTÉ Culture website and broadcast live on RTÉ lyric fm, allowing audiences around the world to enjoy this major event in Ireland’s classical music calendar. The quarter-finals and semi-finals will also be livestreamed on the DIPC YouTube channel.
For more information, visit dipc.ie.
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