Paul Dukas International Competition
Inaugural Edition · 2027 · Online Piano Competition
The Paul Dukas Institute & Society welcomes pianists from around the world to its inaugural Paul Dukas International Competition. Through an online format, the competition celebrates artistic individuality, thoughtful interpretation, and exploration of the French piano repertoire.
Competition Timeline
Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Results announcement: March 15, 2027
Completed applications, video recordings, and application fees must be received by the application deadline. All deadlines will follow Eastern Time in the United States.
Eligibility and Categories
The competition is open to pianists of all nationalities.
Junior Category: up to 17 years
Adult Category: 18–35 years
A participant’s category is determined by their age on the application deadline.
Repertoire
Applicants must submit a program representing each of the following:
Junior:
A work from the Baroque period.
A sonata [individual movement].
A work by a French composer.
The French repertoire selection may include a work by Paul Dukas.
Program duration: A maximum of 15 minutes.
Applicants must provide the composer, full title, movement information where applicable, and duration of each selection.
Adult:
A work from the Baroque period.
An Etude.
A complete sonata.
A work by a French composer.
The French repertoire selection may include a work by Paul Dukas.
Program duration: A maximum of 30 minutes.
Applicants must provide the composer, full title, movement information where applicable, and duration of each selection.
Online Submission
The competition will be conducted through submitted video recordings.
Applicants must submit:
A completed application form.
Video link(s) for the competition repertoire.
A repertoire list with individual durations and total program length.
A brief biography.
Proof of age.
The application fee.
For applicants under 18, the application must be completed with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Recording Requirements
Recordings must clearly show the pianist’s face, hands, and keyboard throughout the performance. The audio must allow the jury to assess the performance accurately.
Each submitted work or movement must be recorded in one continuous take. Editing within a performance, audio enhancement that alters the performance, and changes to playback speed are not permitted. Separate recordings may be submitted for individual works.
Video links must remain accessible throughout the judging period. Applicants are responsible for checking that their links work and do not require the jury to request access.
Application Fee
US $150 per applicant
An application is considered complete once all required materials and payment have been received.
[Payment method, refund policy, and arrangements in the event of cancellation will be specified before applications open.]
Jury
The international jury will be announced.
Performances will be evaluated on musical interpretation, stylistic understanding, technical command, tonal control, and the coherence of the overall performance.
Jury members will disclose teaching or other relationships with applicants and abstain from evaluating applicants where a conflict of interest exists.
Awards
Awards will include:
Cash prizes.
Award certificates.
Selected performance opportunities.
[Prize amounts, award levels, and the details and conditions of performance opportunities will be announced before applications open.]
Results
Results will be announced in March 2027 on the Paul Dukas Institute & Society website. Award recipients will also be contacted by email.
Contact
For competition inquiries, please contact: