Rules and Repertoire for the virtù d'arte competition
Category A
(Born 2014 and after)
Free choice
Up to 15 minutes
Prizes
1st prize: 1000 sgd
2nd prize: 700 sgd
3rd prize: 300 sgd
Category B
(Born 2009 and after)
free choice
Up to 20 minutes
Prizes
1st prize: 2000 sgd
2nd prize: 1000 sgd
3rd prize: 500 sgd
Category C
(Born From 2004)
free choice
Up to 25 minutes
Prizes
1st prize: 3000 sgd
2nd prize: 2000 sgd
3rd prize: 1000 sgd
the performance venue will be hosted by Steinway gallery.
the gala concert will be held at the school of the arts, concert hall.
Results will be announced at the end of each category.
Prescreening
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:
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.
Competition
Category A
1st Prize: $ 1000
2nd Prize: $ 700
3rd Prize: $ 300
Category B
1st Prize: $ 2000
2nd Prize: $ 1000
3rd Prize: $ 500
Category C
1st Prize: $ 3000
2nd Prize: $ 2000
3rd Prize: $ 1000
Diploma of Achievement will be given to participants. Written feedback from the jury will be provided for all contestants.
Masterclass Prizes and Performance Prizes will also be awarded at the discretion of the jury.
FESTIVAL
All participants of the Virtù d'Arte Festival will receive a trophy of either
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. Written feedback from the jury will be provided for all contestants.
Rules and regulations for the Virtù d'arte Festival
CAT 1 Age 8 & under 3 minutes
CAT 2 Age 10 & under 5 minutes
CAT 3 Age 12 & under 6 minutes
CAT 4 Age 14 & under 8 minutes
CAT 5 Age 16 & under 10 minutes
CAT 6 Age 18 & under 12 minutes
CAT 7 Open Age 15 minutes
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:
Platinum: 90 marks and above
Gold: 75 marks and above
Silver: 70 marks and above
Bronze: 65 marks and above
Up to 20 Platinum awardees will receive a cash prize of $200, and perform at the gala concert. Written feedback from the jury will be provided for all contestants.
Virtù d'Arte
Online Contest
Free choice of repertoire, from Classical to Modern. 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. Written feedback from the jury will be provided for all contestants.
Category Little Maestro Age 7 & under
Category Rising Prodigy Age 9 & under
Category Emerging Star Age 11 & under
Category Young Talent Age 14 & under
Category Shining Virtuoso Age 16 & under
Category Seasoned Performer Age 19 & under
Category Artist Age 19+
Category Duet / Trio
Category Concerto
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.
Up to a total of 20 Platinum awardees will perform at the gala concert, and be eligible for additional Young Performer Award of $200.s of $200.
Platinum: 90 marks and above
Gold: 75 marks and above
Silver: 70 marks and above
Bronze: 65 marks and above
REGISTRATION
fill in the form below:
We look forward to seeing you in November 2026!
Proof of Payment should be prepared before submitting the form. Contestants applying for multiple categories should send one form per entry.
Participation Fee
Early Bird Registration lasts until March 1 2026.
From Oct 2025- March 1 2026, the registration fee is as follows, in SGD:
Virtù d’Arte
International Piano Competition
Competition
Category A: 200
Category B: 210
Category C: 220
Virtù d'Arte Festival
Early Bird Fee From March 2026
Category 1: 150 170
Category 2: 160 180
Category 3: 170 190
Category 4: 180 200
Category 5: 190 210
Category 6: 200 220
Online Contest
Little Maestro: 150
Rising Prodigy: 160
Emerging Star: 170
Young Talent: 180
Concerto: 180
Shining Virtuoso: 190
Seasoned Performer: 190
Senior Artist: 200
Duet / Trio: 200
Registration Fees are payable by PayNow or bank transfer to:
Rae Pung Piano Academy LLP
UEN: T25LL0890L
State name of participant and category when paying.
Send a portrait photo and proof of payment to vapianocompetition@gmail.com
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
*Overseas Applicants are required to pay an additional telegraphic transfer fee of 10 SGD.
Early Bird Registration
October 2025 - March 1 2026
Implementation of Regular Application Fees
March 1 2026 - July 15 2026
Applications Close
August 15 2026
Release of Participants List and Venue Schedule
August 21 2026
Deadline to Change Repertoire
September 1 2026
Festival and Competition
Nov 28-29 2026
Provided by Steinway Gallery Singapore
Gala Concert
SOTA Concert Hall (Steinway Model D)
29 Nov 2026
Post- Competition Events for Winners
TBA
Schedule and venue
Get in touch with us for any queries or help regarding the application.
Contact
Organizer
raepung.piano@gmail.com