XI Krystian Tkaczewski International Piano Competition

•XI Krystian Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Busko-Zdrój is open to pianists of any nationality.

 

• The competition will take place in Busko-Zdrój, Poland.

 

• The competition will be held in four age categories:

Category "Piano Talents" - up to 13 years old (not reaching 14th birthday)

Category "Young Prodigies" - up to 16 years old (not reaching 17th birthday)

Category "Young Artists" - up to 19 years old (not reaching 20th birthday)

Category "Piano Masters" - no age limit

 

• Any participant may take part in various categories under the following conditions:

1. Will pay all application fees respectively.

2. Will present different repertoire for each category.

 

• Application fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.

 

• The order at which participants appear will be determined by drawing lots.

 

• All performances must be by heart.

 

• The repertoire may not be repeated in subsequent rounds.

 

• It is not allowed to perform self-composed pieces and composition requiring preparation of the piano.

 

• The order of works may be determined by the performer.

 

• The jury reserves the right to not award all prizes. The decision of the jury is final and is not subject to challenge or         any review. The committee reserves the right to make changes to the jury panel.

 

• Students of judges are allowed to participate in the competition, but may not be judged by them.

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• All winners including honorable mentions and special prizes (if requested by the organizing committee) must                   perform at the Winners Recital scheduled on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Therefore, they are obliged to perform           without any remuneration.

 

• If the competitor refuses to perform, they lose the right of using the title of laureate of XI Krystian                                           Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Busko-Zdroj, Poland.

 

• The contestants receiving prizes, honorable mentions, special prizes, but those not selected to participate in the               Winners Concert are obliged to collect their prizes during Award Ceremony (held together with the Winners                       Concert).

 

• Contestants who decide not to appear at the Winners Concert, even if they were not selected but received an award or     honorable mention, will forfeit the right to use the title of the laureate of XI Krystian Tkaczewski International Piano     Competition in Busko-Zdrój, Poland.

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• Prizes may be subject to tax, according to tax laws in effect at the time of the competition.

 

• Foreign competitors are responsible for obtaining their own passports and visas. Competitors should contact the             nearest embassy or consulate for assistance.

 

• Competitors must pay their own accommodation and travel expenses.

 

• In the course of their careers, prize-winners may not claim they have won any prizes other than those they have                 actually been awarded.

 

• The competition has the right, without being obliged to pay any form of remuneration to either competitors or their       managers, to: commission radio, television, video and film recordings and/or images of all the performances.                   Produce and sell CDs, DVDs or video of all the performances, either in part or in their entirety, or to commission             third parties with the production and sale thereof.

 

• Any contact with members of international jury is strictly forbidden during the entire competition.

 

• Special requests for jury comments in a written form have to be communicated in the time of the application process.     Transcripts with comments translated into English, can be ordered at the price of 40 USD. Comments will appear             without names of particular judges.

 

• All documents must be received by June 30, 2026.

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Application Rules

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Required documents to be sent:

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1. Filled Application Form (online)

2. Proof of age (I.D., Passport, etc.).

3. CV or Biography.

4. Proof of payment of application fee (non-refundable).

    Category  “Junior” – 100 USD

    Category "Piano Talents" - 100 USD

    Category "Young Virtuosi"- 100 USD

    Category "Young Artists" - 110 USD

    Category " Piano Masters" - 120 USD

5. (optional) request for transcript of comments by judges (add extra 40 USD)

6. (optional) request for recording of your performance in one stage (add extra 50 USD)

7. (optional) request for recording of winners concert (add extra 30 USD)

8. (optional) request for a recommendation of Dr. Krystian Tkaczewski to be used in auditions and competitions (add extra) 75 USD

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Payment of the non-refundable application fee and optional fees must be made using one of the following methods:

 

1. Transfer by Zelle  (use email: ktkaczewski@gmail.com)

2. PayPal transaction (if chosen please add 4 USD for application, and 2 USD for each optional fee. Account:   krt120@yahoo.com).

    In the memo section, please write: "donation for Krystian Tkaczewski" (please don't write anything else.)

3. Bank wire transfer (if chosen please add 20 USD).

 

Krystian Tkaczewski

20 Marshall St, Apt. 6

New Britain, CT 06053

 

Bank of America

Account Number: 003850022882

Routing Number: 026009593

Swift Code: BOFAUS3N

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All documents should be sent electronically via online form  by June 30, 2026

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If you have any questions or problems with online form,  please email us at: ktkaczewskicompetition@gmail.com

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