International piano competitions
Every year, Piano Académie students take part in demanding international competitions. These experiences teach them discipline, concentration, stage presence and the pursuit of deeply accomplished musical work.
Preparation that brings out each child’s potential
At Piano Académie, competitions are never an end in themselves. They are part of the learning process: students learn to work consistently, listen, begin again, seek a more beautiful sound, shape phrases more accurately and develop deeper musicality.
Our vision
Musical excellence is built over time. It requires a method, an attentive teaching team and committed parents, as well as children who can develop discipline, sensitivity and confidence on stage.
Latest results — 2026
The results achieved in Italy—in Barletta, Orbetello and Treviso—as well as in Munich confirm the quality of the work undertaken by Piano Académie students and our teaching team.
Gauthier Hu
At the age of 9, Gauthier Hu was awarded First Prize with 99 points and won his category at the Barletta International Competition.
First Prize, 99 points, category winnerVictoire Le Chatelier
Victoire Le Chatelier was awarded First Prize with 97 points at the Orbetello International Competition. She placed second overall, behind the top prizewinner, who received 99 points.
First Prize, 97 points, second overallVahan Rostami Dadayan et Jeanne Sorbets
Vahan Rostami Dadayan and Jeanne Sorbets were awarded Second Prize at the Munich International Competition, held at Nymphenburg Palace.
Second Prize, Munich International CompetitionBarletta, Italy
- Gauthier Hu: First Prize, 99 points, category winner
- Daniel Lee: First Prize
- Albane Jourdan: First Prize
- Sofia Delgado: First Prize
- Agathe Hu: Second Prize
- Eva Delgado: Second Prize
Orbetello, Italy
- Victoire Le Chatelier: First Prize with 97 points
- Second overall
- Competition held on 16 May 2026
Treviso, Italy
- Ruben Nogaret: First Prize
- Salomé Veillard: Third Prize
Munich, Germany
- Vahan Rostami Dadayan: Second Prize
- Jeanne Sorbets: Second Prize
- Munich International Competition, 31 May 2026
- Nymphenburg Palace
Competition photographs
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Awards ceremony in Barletta
Piano Académie students receiving awards at the international competition in Italy.
2026 results
A year marked by outstanding prizes won in Italy.
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Victoire Le Chatelier
First Prize with 97 points at the Orbetello International Competition.
Munich 2026
Vahan Rostami Dadayan and Jeanne Sorbets at the Munich International Competition.
Jeanne Sorbets
Second Prize at the Munich International Competition on 31 May 2026.
Vahan Rostami Dadayan
Second Prize at the Munich International Competition on 31 May 2026.
Two students receive awards in Munich
An outstanding result for Piano Académie at Nymphenburg Palace.
Orbetello 2026
An outstanding award received on 16 May 2026.
Competitions in Italy
International competitions provide students with a demanding and formative stage experience.
Student videos
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Gauthier Hu
First Prize with 99 points and winner of his category at the Barletta International Competition.
Watch the video on VimeoPreparing for an international piano competition
Piano Académie’s competition programme guides motivated students through rigorous, structured and deeply musical work.
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