Rules and Repertoire for the virtù d'arte competition
Category A
(Born 2014 and after)
Free choice
Up to 15 minutes​​
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Prizes
1st prize: 1000 sgd
​2nd prize: 700 sgd​
​3rd prize: 300 sgd
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Category B
(Born 2009 and after)
​free choice​
Up to 20 minutes​
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Prizes
1st prize: 2000 sgd
​2nd prize: 1000 sgd​
​3rd prize: 500 sgd
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Category C
(Born From 2004)
free choice
Up to 25 minutes
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Prizes
1st prize: 3000 sgd
​2nd prize: 2000 sgd​
​3rd prize: 1000 sgd
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​the performance venue will be hosted by Steinway gallery.
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the gala concert will be held at the school of the arts, concert hall.
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Results will be announced at the end of each category.
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​​​​​​​​​It is necessary to send videos of their playing in the application form for performers to be registered.
The video should show the side profile of the performer, with a clear view of their hands.
All videos must be recorded after June 2025.
It is permissible to send the same repertoire that would be used for the competition.
The registration video for each age category are as follows:
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Cat A: 5 minutes of repertoire
Cat B: 10 minutes of repertoire
Cat C: 15 minutes of repertoire
PRIZES FOR THE VIRTÙ D'ARTE COMPETITION
& FESTIVAL
​​​​​​​​​​​​All winners will receive a trophy. All cash prizes are given in SGD.​​​​​​​​
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Competition
Category A
1st Prize: $ 1000
2nd Prize: $ 700
3rd Prize: $ 300
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Category B
1st Prize: $ 2000
2nd Prize: $ 1000
3rd Prize: $ 500
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Category C
1st Prize: $ 3000
2nd Prize: $ 2000
3rd Prize: $ 1000​​
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Diploma of Achievement will be given to participants.
Masterclass Prizes and Performance Prizes will also be awarded at the discretion of the jury.
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FESTIVAL
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All participants of the Virtù d'Arte Festival will receive a trophy of either
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Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Additionally, up to 20 Platinum awardees will perform at the gala concert, and be eligible for additional Young Performer Awards of $200.
Rules and regulations for the Virtù d'arte Festival
CAT 1 Age 8 & under 3 minutes
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CAT 2 Age 10 & under​ 5 minutes
CAT 3 Age 12 & under​ 6 minutes​
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CAT 4 Age 14 & under​ 8 minutes
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CAT 5 Age 16 & under 10 minutes
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CAT 6 Age 18 & under 12 minutes​
CAT 7 Open Age 15 minutes​
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CAT 8 Duet & Trio Category. 5-10 minutes
All timings above are approximate. Performers will be awarded marks upon 100. Trophies will be given out as follows:
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Platinum: 90 marks and above
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Gold: 75 marks and above
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Silver: 70 marks and above
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Bronze: 65 marks and above
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Up to 20 Platinum awardees will receive a cash prize of $200, and perform at the gala concert.
Free choice of repertoire. Videos submitted are required to be from after June 2025. Clear view of side profile and hands are required. Seperate takes of individual pieces or movements are allowed. Duets and Concerto videos are also permitted.
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Category Little Maestro Age 7 & under​
Category Rising Prodigy Age 9 & under
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Category Emerging Star Age 11 & under​
Category Young Talent Age 14 & under
Category Shining Virtuoso Age 16 & under​
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Category Performer Age 19 & under
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Category Artist Age 19+​​
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First Prize Winners are eligible to perform in the Gala Concert.
The top three winners of each category will be awarded a trophy and a certificate. We do not pay for postage fees of trophies or certificates.
Virtù d'Arte
Online Contest
REGISTRATION ​
fill in the form below:​
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4dfzBV9HtTGFU_TN67XSQlFEqtqRqw9fg2GCKYJHY2XnPAQ/formResponse​​​​​
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We look forward to seeing you in November 2026!​
Proof of Payment should be prepared before submitting the form.
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Participation Fee​
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Early Bird Registration lasts until March 1 2026.
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From Oct 2025- March 1 2026, the registration fee is as follows, in SGD:
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Virtù d’Arte
International Piano Competition​
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Early Bird Fee From March 2026
Category A: 170 190
Category B: 180 200
Category C: 190 210
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Virtù d'Arte Festival
Category 1: 150 170
Category 2: 160 180
Category 3: 170 190
Category 4: 180 200
Category 5: 190 210
Category 6: 200 220​
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Online Contest
Little Maestro: 150
Rising Prodigy: 160​
Emerging Star: 170
Young Talent: 180
Shining Virtuoso: 190
Seasoned Performer: 190
Senior Artist: 190​​​​​​
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Registration Fees are payable by PayNow or bank transfer to:
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Rae Pung Piano Academy LLP
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State name of participant and category when paying.
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Send a portrait photo and proof of payment to vapianocompetition@gmail.com​
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For overseas applicants
Rae Pung Piano Academy LLP
Bank name: DBS Bank Ltd
Swiss Code: DBSSSGSG
Account number: 0721402653
Bank address:
12 Marina Boulevard Tower 3
Level 3
Marina Bay Financial Centre
018982
Singapore
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*Overseas Applicants are required to pay an additional telegraphic transfer fee of 10 SGD.
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Early Bird Registration
October 2025 - March 1 2026
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Implementation of Regular Application Fees
March 1 2026 - July 15 2026
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Applications Close
July 15 2026​​​​
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Release of Participants List and Venue Schedule
July 25 2026
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Deadline to Change Repertoire
Aug 20 2026
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Festival Date
Nov 28 2026
Provided by Steinway Gallery Singapore
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Competition Date
Nov 29 2026​
Provided by Steinway Gallery Singapore
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Gala Concert
SOTA Concert Hall
29 NOV 2026
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Post- Competition Events for Winners
TBA
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Schedule and venue
Get in touch with us for any queries or help regarding the application.
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