Scottish International Youth Piano Competition

26th July 2024

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) will hold their annual Piano Summer School from the 23rd - 25th July 2024.

In conjunction with the RCS, we are delighted to present the Sixth Scottish International Youth Piano Competition for younger pianists of great potential from around the world.

All students attending the Piano Summer School aged 12 - 17 will have the opportunity to participate in the competition, which will take place on 26th July 2024. A distinguished jury, chaired by the RCS’s Interim Head of Keyboard Fali Pavri, will select the prize winners.

New for 2024: A prestigious prizewinners' concert will be held in Westbourne Music's 2024/25 season.

The course is designed to give young pianists the chance to experience an intensive week of study in a conservatoire environment. For full details on the RCS’s Piano Summer School please click here.

  • 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)

SIYPC Senior Prize Winners

2023 Senior Division Prizewinners (from L to R):

Henrietta Lukacs (3rd); Yat Chun Melvin Chan (1st); Violet Matheson (2nd)

SIYPC Junior Prize Winners

2023 Junior Division Prizewinners (from L to R):

Ryan Keogh (2nd); Oliver Hak (1st); Anita Han (3rd=); Gia Kim (3rd=)