"This competition has greatly broadened my son's world. Not only did he grow as a performer, but he also made many wonderful friends across different categories through the various events. It was a truly valuable experience for him."
Fujimori family, Germany
"For David, taking part was a ganz special experience - the opportunity to make music and exchange ideas with so many talented young pianists from all over the world was an unforgettable enrichment."
Chen family, Germany
"One of the most important things for the growth of young musicians is to let them perform. Concerts are not competitions. They feel more freedom to interpret the pieces, and with stage experiences, their music study could be inspired and completed. From the competition to laureate concerts, we feel how Kronberg competition makes efforts in promoting and helping young musicians with more educational purposes. In this way, the competition not only motivates the young musicians, but also promotes classical music in general. It is such a responsibility required lots of efforts and passion from the competition organizers. We can only return this effort and passion by our efforts and passion for our common love: Music. Lots of thanks to International Piano Competition for Young Pianists Kronberg to include Raffaello in this big family.''
Giannini family, Belgium
It is best to judge for yourself whether our heartfelt desire to comprehensively promote young talent after the competition is successful. We are delighted to present you with these quotes as a sample of the enthusiastic feedback from the participants of our follow-up concerts!
Art & Music in the Taunussparkasse
The second concert as part of Art & Music on 29.04.2025 at the Taunussparkasse Bad Homburg was indeed a ganz special experience. This unique combination of art and music was initiated by the "Barbara and Dr. Hans-Werner Dildei Art and Culture Foundation" and impressed the audience as well as the pianists themselves.
Ellie Jasmine Bauwens (Switzerland), Ei Fujimori (Germany), Toni Gu (Germany), Vadim Nikitin (Germany), Maximilian Zhu (Germany), Raffaello Giannini (Belgium) and Linda Yuan (Germany) enchanted the large audience, who listened raptly and applauded enthusiastically.
The Taunussparkasse in Bad Homburg provided a setting that couldn't have been more wonderful. We extend our sincere thanks to the foundation, as well as the Barbara and Dr. Hans-Werner Dildei Art and Culture Foundation, for this unique opportunity to promote talent! Since the concert was invitation-only, these photos give you a taste of the concert atmosphere!
Upcoming concerts: a celebration of music
Three more follow-up concerts will take place this year:
16 NOVEMBER 2025, 5 p.m.
Augustinum (age groups V-VII) - cordial invitation to all music enthusiasts!
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
Art & Music for invited guests
OCTOBER 24, 2025
Art & Music for invited guests
In 2026, selected prizewinners will also perform at the renowned Weilburger Schlosskonzerte and Gezeitenkonzerte concert series.
Master classes are a very important component of our support and provide groundbreaking impetus! We would like to thank Prof. Schellenberger very much for her great commitment!
In 2025, two more master classes will be held at the IKAM and with Prof. Kirschnereit. Raffaello Giannini will also receive the twelve-month scholarship from the arteMusica Foundation from July 2025!
Many thanks also to the arteMusica Foundation!
CS Talent Award master class: insight and inspiration
From May 16 - 18, 2025, Jan Wimmer, winner of the "CS Talent Award", received wonderful insights into the musical and pianistic work at a music academy in five fulfilling lessons with Prof. Claudia Schellenberger and raved about it:
"I was very lucky to take part in Prof. Schellenberger's piano master class at the Mainz University of Music and I am really thrilled. Prof. Schellenberger is not only an incredibly talented musician, but also a very empathetic and motivating teacher. She has managed to encourage and inspire me with her manner. I particularly appreciate her honest and constructive feedback, which helped me to recognize my strengths and work on my weaknesses. The course was a valuable experience for me that has deepened my passion for playing the piano. I am very grateful for the time and knowledge she shared with me!"
The videos of the prizewinners' concert are online!
As a grand finale, you can now enjoy the individual videos of the pianists' performances at the prizewinners' concert on 23.03.2025 in the main hall of the Casals Forum. A look back that is simply a joy!
Best wishes to you
Your International Piano Competition Taunus e. V.
