International Anton Rubinstein Piano Junior Competition

20/07/2026

After the Piano Junior Competition, the learning continues. 🎹✨

On 13 June 2027, Prof. Ilja Scheps will give a masterclass for young pianists in Venlo.

PIANO JUNIOR
11–13 June 2027
Venlo · The Netherlands 🇳🇱

venlo Musikakademie-Anton-Rubinstein Stiftung Blatow - Rubinstein Akademie Musicaera - masterclasses and courses Ilja Scheps

17/07/2026

A glimpse into the masterclass with Prof. Ilja Scheps and Stella Keller at the Rubinstein Academy in Düsseldorf.

Following the International Anton Rubinstein Piano Junior Competition, young pianists continued to refine their artistry through inspiring individual lessons with one of Europe’s most distinguished piano professors.

08/07/2026

PIANO JUNIOR 2027
11–13 June 2027 · Venlo, The Netherlands

The next edition of the International Anton Rubinstein Competition is coming soon. We look forward to welcoming young pianists in Venlo.

In this video: YULIANNA BEZIAZYCHNA
1st Prize · PIANO JUNIOR 2026
12 · Ukraine 🇺🇦

A beautiful moment from our last competition.
.aera

01/07/2026

PIANO JUNIOR 2027 🎹

Three days.
Young pianists from around the world.
Inspiring performances, masterclasses and unforgettable musical moments.

📅 11–13 June 2027
📍 Venlo, The Netherlands

Stay tuned.

Stiftung Blatow - Rubinstein Akademie Musicaera - masterclasses and courses Musikakademie-Anton-Rubinstein

26/06/2026

25/06/2026

A beautiful moment from this year’s PIANO JUNIOR Competition.

Donald MacGregor
16 · 🇦🇺 Australia

Franz Liszt
Ballade in B minor, S. 171

Thank you for this powerful performance, Donald! .aera

22/06/2026

A beautiful moment from this year’s PIANO JUNIOR Competition.

Nika Francesca Auer
16· 🇩🇪 Germany

César Franck
Prélude, Fugue et Variations, Op. 18

Thank you for this beautiful performance, Nika! ✨

19/06/2026

YULIANNA BEZIAZYCHNA
12 · 🇺🇦 Ukraine

1st Prize
PIANO JUNIOR 2026

Frédéric Chopin
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31

A brilliant performance by one of the youngest prize winners of Piano Junior 2026.

✨ Congratulations, Yulianna, and thank you for this beautiful performance!

18/06/2026

A wonderful young pianist from Turkey 🇹🇷

CARMEN DIARA BAGIS, 16
Claude Debussy — L’Isle joyeuse

A moment of imagination, colour and virtuosity at Piano Junior 2026. ✨