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2026 Winners Recital Program 

Date: 30 May 2026, 10am - 1pm 

Venue: Wawasan Open University, Penang

2026 Inaugural ASEAN International Youth Piano Competition 
 

About Us

The ASEAN International Youth Piano Competition (AIYPC) is founded on the vision of connecting young musicians worldwide through music as the medium.

Countdown to 30 May Gala Award Recital

Penang

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Important Dates

Online
Submission

Prize Winner Announcement

1

2

Sendai Classical Music Festival 

6

Online

Online

Sendai, Japan

January to 30 April 2026

8 May 2026

3 October 2026

5

Richard Clayderman 
Love Concert 2026*

Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur

14 June 2026

Grand Gala Awards And Recital

3

Masterclass with Denise Lutgens

4

Penang, Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia

30 May 2026

30 May 2026

International Jury Line Up

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  • Winner of The Netherlands Steinway Competition, Rotaty Competition, Alexander Scriabin Competition Paris and DTKV Wettbewerb, Germany

  • Founder and Artistic Director of Globe International Piano Competition and Festival

  • Concert Pianist with dedication for organising concert opportunities for young talents

Denise Lutgens
(The Netherlands)
Dr. Christine Yau
(Australia)
  • PhD in Instrumental Music Pedagogy,  University of Cambridge​

  • Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling, Western Sydney University

  • ​​AMEB Examiner, Australia

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Giuliano Adorno
(Italy)
  • Concert pianist, with performances throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States; regularly gives masterclasses in Europe, Russia, and Japan, and serves as a jury member at international piano competitions

  • Main Piano Professor at the Conservatorio "D. Cimarosa”, Italy

  • Founder and Artistic Director of the Orbetello Piano Competition, Orbetello Piano ​Festival, and Orbetello Piano Summer School

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  • Winner of the BBC Music Magazine Newcomer Award in 2013

  • Piano Professor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

  • Artistic Director of the Nine Arts Festival

Foo Mei Yi
(United Kingdom)
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Anthony Ciaccio
(Italy)
  • Piano Professor at Conservatory “P.I. Tchaikovsky”

  • Masters in Music Pedagogy and Masters in Advanced Music Performance

  • Concert pianist and masterclass specialist in Russian Technique

" I find it thrilling to join music competitions. It gives me a whole different kind of experience and I get to explore some really exciting and beautiful pieces that are not always listed as exam pieces with the Exam boards. Some of my most wonderful memories include my live competitions in Munich and Hanoi and attending concerts in some of the most stunning concert halls.
 
Having competed across Asia and Europe—in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, Germany, and Italy—this journey has become crucial to my musical development. Every time when I compete, I’m pushing myself further to a next level. The many experiences that I have gained are priceless and I enjoy the process of competitions no matter what the results are. Music brings people together, and because of that, I’m not afraid to go after my dream. "

Kaylie Chew, Age 11

Contestant's Testimonial

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2026
Founding Partners:

Official Platinium Sponsor

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Global Music Competition & Arts Festival Partners

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Supporting Exam Board

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