■ Entry Information

Entry Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Result Announcement: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Screening Method: Online video screening (YouTube – Unlisted)
Eligibility: No restrictions on nationality or age

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■ Categories

A. Vocal Piano Accompaniment (solo voice, ensemble, or choral accompaniment allowed)
B. Instrumental Piano Accompaniment (solo instrumental works or chamber music allowed)
C. Vocal and Instrumental Piano Accompaniment

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■ Performance Requirements
• Performance Duration: Within 15 minutes, 2 or more pieces
• Classical music (Baroque to Contemporary)
• Vocal or instrumental works with piano accompaniment

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■ Participation Fee

23,000 JPY (tax included) ※Applicable for competitions held in 2026 or later

Bank Transfer (within Japan)
• Bank: GMO Aozora Net Bank
• Branch: Corporate Business Division
• Account Type: Ordinary
• Account Number: 1211700
• Account Name: シャ）スープラライトウングメトーデジャパン

▶ Participants residing in Japan must pay via the bank account above.
▶ Participants residing outside Japan must pay via PayPal.

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■ Jury
• Kathleen Bird – Conductor (Germany / USA)
• Daniel Adipradhana – Pianist (Indonesia)
• Sahara Yoshida – Pianist (Japan)
• Kei Okuma – Vocalist, Pianist, Choral Conductor, Radio Personality (Japan)
• Jumpei Niimi – Vocalist, Conductor (Japan)
• Yosuke Kawano – Vocalist (Japan)

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■ Prizes
• Basel International Piano Accompanist Grand Prize
• Professional Piano Accompanist Award
• Basel International Vocal Piano Accompanist Award
• Basel International Instrumental Piano Accompanist Award
• Excellent Piano Accompanist Award

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■ Prize Money

Total Prize Amount: 100,000 JPY
Awarded to top-ranking participants recognized as excellent according to the regulations.
If multiple winners are selected, the total amount will be divided.

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■ Additional Benefits
• Outstanding prize winners may be engaged as official pianists for the Basel Music Festival or for the organizer’s future events.

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■ Certificate
• Domestic: Sent by mail
• Overseas: Digital certificate
※ Certificates cannot be reissued once issued.

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■ How to Enter
• Apply via the “Entry Application Form (formrun system)” on the official website.
• Ensure that emails from formrun system and musik.bs.europa@gmail.com can be received.
• Attach age verification (student ID, passport, etc.) and proof of payment.
• Submit videos recorded after January 2025.
• Recording location may be a studio, music salon, hall, practice room, or home.
• Orchestral accompaniment is not allowed.
• Record so that the upper body or full body is visible (refer to past prize-winning videos).
• Submit the YouTube Unlisted video URL.
• Exceeding the time limit is acceptable, but judging will be limited to the first 15 minutes.
• Record at a comfortable audio level.
• Video quality will also be part of the evaluation.
• For copyrighted works, participants must obtain necessary permissions in advance (varies by country).
• Video changes after entry are not allowed.
• Do not delete the video without instructions from the organizer.
• If formrun is not functioning, applications may be accepted via email.
• Always check the latest information on the website.

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■ Rules & Regulations
• All media rights related to the competition belong to the Basel International Piano Accompanist Competition 2026.
• Each participant must check the results on the special results webpage.
• Jury comments will be sent by email within approx. 1 month after the competition.
• The number of comments varies depending on the category.
• Inquiries or objections regarding the judging will not be answered.
• Jury members may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Prize awards are determined by the Executive Committee.
• Performances of top winners may be made public to third parties.
• Deleting the video during the competition without permission results in disqualification.
• If the video is deleted after receiving prize money, the prize and money must be returned.
• The same applies to acts deemed defamatory.
• If falsification of age or educational background is found, the prize will be revoked.
• Personal information is strictly managed by the Executive Committee.
• If the competition cannot be held due to natural disasters, war, etc., it will be canceled and participation fees will be refunded minus handling fees.
• The entry period may be extended due to global circumstances.
• The organizers reserve the right to revise the rules due to global circumstances.
• Participation fees are non-refundable after entry.
• Inquiries or objections regarding jury comments or prize money will not be accepted.

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■ Organizer

Basel International Piano Accompanist Competition Executive Committee
General Incorporated Association Supraleitung Methode Japan
Email: musik.bs.europa@gmail.com

Japanese Website: https://www.klassikwettbewerbbasel.info
English Website: https://online.basel-vocalconcours.org/

Updated on December 8, 2025

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