Amateur Concert Pianist

Maisons-Laffitte
June 9, 2026

PROGRAM
THE jury
2026 WINNERS
ANCIENNE EGLISE

Competition rules

  • Auditions will take place in Maisons Laffite
  • The competition is open to pianists of all nationalities
  • The minimum age is 25
  • Pieces must be played from memory excepted for contemporary works
  • For non-professional pianists* at concert pianist level
    *Competitors must provide proof of amateur status
  • Prizes will be awarded at the end of the auditions
  • Audition dates and times are subject to change 
  • Registration fees: €140 (free for candidates of Ukrainian nationality)

Program

Competitors present an open programme
lasting a maximum of 20 minutes.

Competitors who exceed the timing will be interrupted by the jury.

List of the Prizes and Rewards

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Winners of the 2026 competition

1st Prize

François SCHWARZENTRUBER

2nd Prize

Thomas BERNON

3rd Prize

Elena SMEKALOVA

2026 WINNERSAMATEURS CONCERT PIANIST
1st Prize
François SCHWARZENTRUBER, 43 Years Old (France)
2nd Prize
Thomas BERNON, 35 Years Old (France)
3rd Prize
Elena SMEKALOVA, 40 Years Old (USA / Russia)
SPECIAL PRIZES
Special Prize
Hiroko TOYA, 69 Years Old (Japan)
Les Amateurs Virtuoses « masterclass »
Lionel LOUREAUX, 53 Years Old (France)
Les Amateurs Virtuoses « masterclass »
Jonathan JUNNE, 27 Years Old (Belgium)
Les Amateurs Virtuoses « masterclass »
Arash NAFISI, 47 Years Old (France/ Iran)

Attend auditions

Ancienne Église - Acces map

Auditions are open to the public.
The public is allowed to enter and leave between performances.
Silence is required during each audition.

Venue: Ancienne Église – Place de la vieille église – 78600 Maisons-Laffitte – Acces map below.

Information/reservations:
Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office +33 1 39 62 63 64, at the entrance or below

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