International Piano Competition J.S. Bach

in Memoriam Walter Blankenheim

This contest offers young pianists of all nationalities the opportunity to compete together with the aim of promoting and underlining the “Bach Image” both in public concerts and in the field of teaching.

In the contest, candidates should not only demonstrate pianistic and artistic skills, but also a stylistically well-developed Bach interpretation. There is nevertheless room for individual interpretation within the bounds of faithfulness to the text.

We wish the best for all contestants. This success is not necessarily about winning a prize but is above all the intense study of Bach’s works, an encounter with different interpretations, listening, and constructive dialogue.

Sinfonia 13
Prelude in G-sharp minor-green
Sinfonia 3-blue
Sinfonia 13
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Fugue in b minor-orange

The 12th International Piano Competition J.S. Bach

in Memoriam Walter Blankenheim

The competition consists of 3 rounds:

16th of September 2024:      Preliminary (online round)
19th to 22nd of March 2025: Semi-Final and Final (Live rounds)
23rd of March 2025:             Concert with Award Ceremony

The competition is open to participants born after March 21, 1988, i.e. who are no older than 36 at the time of the contest.

­­The registration form will be open from September 1st to 15th, 2024 on this website.
We kindly ask you to send the complete application (+ link(s) + application fee + photo + curriculum) to us between September 1st and 15th, 2024.

To do this, please copy the link(s) to your video into the registration form.

The registration fee can be paid by bank transfer or paypal