Verona 2025
A generation of young pianists supported by solid and ambitious work.
International piano competitions
Piano Académie
International piano competitions
This excellence class, which now brings together around forty students, shows how far motivated children can progress when they are guided with precision, musical sensitivity and care.
2018
Beginning of the competition pathway
40
Approximately forty students in the class
2026
First results already obtained in Treviso
Europe
Awards in major international competitions
A class built around regular work, stage experience, musical discipline and the joy of progress.
Excellence at the piano, year after year
At Piano Académie, we believe that music can transform a child’s life. Since 2018, we have offered young pianists the opportunity to take part in international competitions in a stimulating and supportive environment, for children who wish to progress quickly and deeply.
Our aim is not to form a closed elite, but to give every talented, committed and curious child the opportunity to go further, while being supported with seriousness, tact and humanity.
Our vision
Competitions are never an end in themselves. For children, they become a school of concentration, posture, musical presence and maturity. Excellence is built here with depth, regularity and sensitivity.
First results for 2026
The first results of the year confirm the strength of the work carried out by our school.
- Treviso, Italy Ruben Nogaret: 1st prize
- Treviso, Italy Salomé Veillard: 3rd prize
Photos and videos
Competitions are also an experience of stage presence, self-control and musical maturity. Images, videos and awards reflect the progress of our students and the quality of the work accomplished.
Orbetello 2025
The stage becomes a place of presence, listening and expression for the child.
Competition moments
Work, concentration, emotion and the joy of results.
Distinctions
Results obtained in recognised international competitions.
Awards
Each prize rewards demanding work carried out over time.
Pathway
A structured progression based on regularity, style and sensitivity.
Competition results
Year after year, our students’ results reflect the strength of the school’s work, the attention given to each child and the artistic standards that guide our teaching.
Results 2025
Verona
- Victoire: 1st prize, unanimously awarded
- Vahan: 2nd prize
- Matthieu: 3rd prize
- Mathis: 3rd prize
- Pia: 2nd prize
Porto
- Jeanne: 2nd prize
Munich
- Jade: 2nd prize
Orbetello
- Albane: 1st prize
- Joséphine: 1st prize
- Julia: 2nd prize
- Victorine: 1st prize
Results 2024
Barcelona – Grand Prize Virtuoso
- Jade: 1st prize
Munich
- Andrea: 1st prize
- Victorine: 3rd prize
- Zoé: 1st prize
Treviso – Giovani Musicisti
- Albane Jourdan: 1st prize
- Gabriel Fortunato: 3rd prize
- Vahan Rostami Dadayan: 2nd prize
- Victorine Sevin: 2nd prize
- Mathis Vaissaire: 3rd prize
Brussels – Merci, Maestro
- Joséphine Germain: 2nd prize
Results 2022–2023
Munich – June 26, 2023
- Arianna Brambila-Massa: 1st prize
- Zoé Najjar: 2nd prize
- Jade Zahar: 3rd prize
Orbetello – 2023
- Matthieu: 1st prize
New York – Glory International Piano Competition
- Jade was honoured in this international competition.
Results 2021–2022
21st Century Talents Keyboard Competition – Ottawa
- Sacha Worms: 2nd prize
- Eden Seban: 2nd prize
- Noah Levy: 1st prize
- Siméon Michel Salagnac: 1st prize
- Déva Seban: 2nd prize
- Jade Zahar: 2nd prize
Gustav Mahler Prize Piano Competition – Prague
- Eva Essilevskaia: 3rd prize
- Andrea Lafarge Rinaldi: honourable mention
- Mathilde Duverney: honourable mention
Results 2020
Rocky Mountain International Music Competition
- Faustine Drouffe: 1st prize
- Adèle Fortunato: 1st prize
- Eva Essilevskaia: 5th prize
Earlier results
Since the beginning of the pathway
- Our students have been distinguished in several international competitions in Europe and abroad.
- The class continues to grow through regular work, artistic guidance and stage experience.
The curriculum
This pathway is designed for children who show particular motivation, a real capacity for work and a desire for deeper progress. They are supported throughout the year by teachers used to this level of artistic and technical demand.
Master classes
In-depth work, collective listening and stage preparation.
Intensive courses
Focused periods of progression during the school year.
Two lessons per week
At the school or online, depending on the student’s organisation.
Individualised follow-up
Artistic, technical and stage preparation adapted to each child.
Joining the competition preparation class
Each year, a pre-selection is organised for children wishing to join this pathway. Above all, we are looking for motivated children who are able to work consistently, and families who are ready to support this commitment seriously.
"Barcelona" Grand Prize Virtuoso
Jade – 1st prize – age 8
As a winner, Jade is performing at the Petit Palau at Palau de la Musica Catalana of Barcelona on Saturday, July 27, 2024
Concours international de Munich (Juin 2024)
Andrea – 1st prize – 10 years
Victorine – 3rd prize – age 10
Zoé – 1st prize – age 7
Concours international de Trévise (Giovani Musicisti - Città di Treviso)
Albane Jourdan – 1st prize – age 7
Gabriel Fortunato- 3rd prize – age 11
Rostami Dadayan Vahan – 2nd prize
Results for 2022 - 2023
Munich International Competition - June 26, 2023
Arianna Brambila – Massa – 1st prize
Zoe Najjar – 2nd prize
Jade Zahar – 3rd prize
Concours international d'Orbettlo - 2023
At just 8 years of age, Matthieu won first prize at the prestigious Orbetello International Competition in Italy. This victory was the fruit of hard work and exceptional dedication to music.
Matthieu has been a member of our school since September 2019 and attends our international competition preparation class. During these years, he has shown a talent and passion for the piano that have deeply impressed us. This victory testifies to our school’s commitment to providing our students with quality teaching, and to Matthieu’s determination to excel in his art.
Jade - Glory international piano competition - New York
Results for 2021 - 2022
Villafranca International Competition - ITALY
2021
Leonardo 8 years old
Prélude BWV 999
Andrea 7 years old
Valse op 64 No. 1, Chopin
Leonardo 8 years old
Ecossaise
Elise 8 years old
Menuet in G major, BWV Anh 114, Bach
Josephine 5 years old
Menuet Mozart
Siméon
Arabesque, Burgmuller – 6 years old
Déva - 6 years old
La Candeur Op. 100 No. 1, Burgmüller
Noah - 6 years old
Arabesque, Burgmuller
Jade - 6 years old
A Marching tune, Dorothy Parke
Eva - 7 years old
Children’s Album Waltz, Op 39, No 9 Tchaikovsky
Sacha - 7 years old
La chevaleresque op. 100 n. 25, Burgmüller
Mathilde - 9 years old
La chevaleresque, Etude Op. 100 Nr 25 Burgmüller
2020
London 2019
Milan 2019
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