The Seventh

Scottish International Youth Piano Competition

will be held on 25th July 2025.

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) will hold their annual Piano Summer School from 21st – 24th July 2025.

In conjunction with the RCS, we are delighted to present the Seventh Scottish International Youth Piano Competition, showcasing young pianists of exceptional potential from around the world.

All students aged 12–17 attending the RCS’s Piano Summer School will have the opportunity to participate in the competition. A non-public semifinal round will be held during the course, where pianists will perform a selection of pieces chosen by the panel from their programme.

The final round, where participants will perform their complete programme, will take place on 25th July 2025. The prize winners will be selected by a distinguished jury, chaired by the RCS’s Head of Keyboard, Professor Fali Pavri.

  • A solo recital of at least two contrasting pieces lasting between 20 and 25 minutes, with a free choice of repertoire (minimum standard: ABRSM Grade 8).

    First Prize and the Sam Hutchings Memorial Award: £800

    Second Prize: £400

    Third Prize: £150

  • A solo recital of at least two contrasting pieces lasting between 10 and 12 minutes, with a free choice of repertoire (minimum standard: ABRSM Grade 7).

    First Prize: £500

    Second Prize: £200

    Third Prize: £100

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2024 Senior Division Prizewinners (from L to R):

Yazdi Madon (2nd); Senan Sheridan (1st); Marii Heleen Matesen (3rd)

2024 Junior Division Prizewinners (from L to R):

Gia Kim (3rd); Grace Bai (2nd); Theodore Filippopoulos (1st)