Words cannot possibly express our gratitude and the amazing experiences we had at this competition. This is Joshua’s first piano competition outside the U.S. and Canada, and I believe we will forever remember this wonderful, memorable event.

We love everything about this competition, but to name just a few things:
1) The practice rooms were excellent—very well soundproofed—and wow…they were all grand pianos.
2) The opportunity to receive direct feedback from the adjudicators was very helpful.
3) The venue is so beautiful, clean, and stocked with drinks and snacks for the participants.
4) Most of all, your presence at the venue helping the participants and their families was incredibly helpful. The dedication and hard work you put into this competition are truly impressive.

Thank you so much again for giving Joshua the opportunity to participate. Please also share our appreciation with your team. It has been a great learning experience for him.

The Kwan Family, USA

It was a true pleasure for my child to take part in this wonderfully organized competition. We were deeply impressed by how professionally and thoughtfully the entire event was managed—every detail was carefully arranged to make the participants feel comfortable and supported. What stood out most was that the competition felt more like a music festival than just a contest. It was a space where talented young pianists could truly share, connect, and grow together through their performances.
The atmosphere fostered not only excellence, but also joy, inspiration, and a deep love for music.
We are sincerely grateful for this enriching experience.

Jay Choi, Soho’s Mother Park

The Kronberg Piano Competition is one of the world’s premier piano competitions for young musicians. Everything is filled with music, which brings the young musicians together. From the very moment we entered the Kronberg Academy, we found ourselves immersed in an atmosphere of family, care, comfort, and exceptional attention to every little detail!
We congratulate you, the entire jury, your team, and the winners. But it was the music that emerged as the true winner of your competition!

Yuliya Bauwens, Ellie’s mother Bauwens

The first thing we noticed was how well and smoothly the event was organized—from the preliminary round, where we had to submit a video, all the way to the finals, which also feature a great supporting program.
We imagine it’s no easy task to do justice to every pianist, especially when it comes to performance times. At this point, we’d like to give a big shout-out to the entire organizing team, who provided the participants with detailed information in a timely manner. This is certainly also due to the excellent leadership, which is why we’d like to thank you in particular.
It was impressive to witness the dedication and passion with which you’ve committed yourselves to this competition. You always took the time to respond to emails—even trivial ones—quickly and promptly. We have great respect for that! We’d like to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent execution and organization of the International Piano Competition. From the initial registration to the final awards ceremony, everything was perfectly planned and executed seamlessly.

Communication was clear and consistently up-to-date, ensuring that all participants felt well-informed and supported. The jury consisted of high-caliber, experienced piano experts whose valuable feedback and fair evaluations made the competition an inspiring experience for everyone involved. We were particularly impressed by the warm atmosphere and the professional support provided to the artists. It was evident that the competition is not only a stage for outstanding musical performances but also a place for exchange and the promotion of young talent from around the world.

The supporting program was another highlight of the competition. The well-organized excursions allowed participants to get to know the local culture and surroundings and to draw inspiration from new experiences. The workshop was also particularly appreciated, as it gave the artists the opportunity to engage in creative exchange and further develop their skills. In addition, the wellness offerings contributed to the participants’ rest and relaxation, which was especially important in such intense competitive situations.

We would like to thank all the organizers, judges, and volunteers for their dedication and outstanding work. We are already looking forward to the next edition of the competition and wish the entire team continued success!

Cuiwen Situ, mother of Jan Wimmer, Germany

It is our honor to take part in such a top-notch competition. The Kronberg competition offers a welcoming and respectful environment for the young participants and us parents! Thanks to the detailed organization, Alexander had a very smooth and enjoyable experience both in the competition and in the activities. He loves all the practice rooms, and he attended the body percussion workshop twice! He’s already made friends, too!
The competition demonstrates a high level of artistic professionalism and a sincere commitment to young people’s music education. I believe that the natural surroundings and the people in Kronberg, as well as the amazing concert hall, have already made Alexander love music even more!

Chloe Jin, Family of Alexander Zhou, USA

We would like to thank you deeply for the wonderful experience, organization, and care you provided over the past few days.
It has been incredibly enriching and amazing. Thank you!!

Paola, Mother of Chiara Nava Mambretti, Switzerland

We are deeply impressed by the organization of the competition and its high standard.

Nataliia Beziazychna, mother of Yulianna, Ukraine
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I would like to express my deep appreciation for the opportunity to get to know the wonderful Karen and Ronald and to stay with them during the Kronberg Piano Competition. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to tell you all this in person during the competition (I had to leave early for family and work reasons...).
I also greatly admire the organization and atmosphere at your competition; it is definitely one of the best I’ve attended in many, many years. It was truly amazing to have the chance to be there! I sincerely wish you continued success, the best of luck, and endless inspiration.
If you happen to be near The Hague—you (and of course Karen and Ronald) are always more than welcome at the Davidsbündler Academy, where my husband Borys Fedorov and I teach and live (this academy was founded three years ago by our daughter, international concert pianist Anna Fedorova). We would be truly delighted to see you there. Our website: davidsbundleracademy.com.

With my warmest regards,
Tatiana Abayeva, Yulianna’s teacher, Netherlands

Last but not least, we would love to express our deepest respect to you, the jury, and the Kronberg Competition team. The Kronberg Competition is the most well-organized and thoughtfully planned competition Raffaello has ever participated in. We were so impressed! The young staff members there assisted us with big smiles and patience.
The thoughtful snacks and water, the activities for children, the high-quality audience, and the entire atmosphere were simply wonderful!

Today, Raffaello attended a master class with Professor Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden (pianist and jury member of the Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition in Belgium). We shared our experience of the Kronberg Competition with him. We told him that we found it different from other competitions—it is more educational and encouraging. It does not focus on the competition itself, but rather on promoting classical music as the highest form of art. We explained to Professor Vanden Eynden how the Kronberg Competition evaluates young pianists. There are many First Prizes and other awards, not limited to just one person or one winner. You only need to focus on your own performance! There’s no need to compete with others! The scoring system is individual. Professor Vanden Eynden said: “It is indeed very interesting!”

Camille Giannini, Belgium

I am truly grateful for the wonderful experience we had this time, and my daughter and I are filled with appreciation.

We were deeply moved by the beautiful sound of the magnificent piano and the hall’s exceptional acoustics, which harmonized perfectly with the instrument.
Furthermore, it was truly inspiring to see that each participant from around the world was already brimming with confidence and talent as a pianist, making the performances in the competition feel like a concert. I am truly delighted that we had the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful competition. Thank you very much for the invitation to perform at the concert on April 6. Ruri herself would love to return to Germany and perform if possible. However, on that very day, a musical featuring one of her dearest friends is taking place. After much consideration, she has decided to attend her friend’s musical. It seems she had promised to do so.

Although it is a wonderful opportunity, we regret to inform you that Ruri will not be able to participate this time.

I received the following message from Ruri: “I will definitely participate in the next competition in Kronberg. Next time, I will make sure to improve my English so that I can communicate freely with other participants, not just in my limited French. Mrs. Feldmann, thank you very much for allowing me to take part in such an amazing competition. It was a truly enjoyable and fulfilling experience.”

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who dedicated their efforts to making this competition possible. Thank you for all your hard work. I sincerely hope that this competition will continue to thrive and develop for many years to come. If there is anything we can do to support you from Japan, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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Thank you again for your thoughtful support even after the competition. Ruri has learned so much from her experience in Kronberg and has grown tremendously since returning to Japan.
Right after coming back, she participated in the Nohant Festival Competition organized by a French professor and was awarded 2nd prize in the junior high school division. I cannot say exactly what Ruri felt in Kronberg or how it led to these changes, but I am certain that it was a truly meaningful and unforgettable experience.
I understand that you and all the staff members are working extremely hard, but I sincerely hope that this wonderful competition will continue for many years to come and nurture many talented pianists from Kronberg.

Mrs. Nozomi Koyama with Ruri, Japan

We're really grateful for the competition. Yilin had an excellent experience and gained a great deal from it. Your event was well-organized and left a deep and positive impression on us.

Jiani Wang (Yilin's mother Bai), China

First of all, thank you so much for giving Ethan this wonderful opportunity to perform on stage and for letting him take part in such an invaluable event! Our whole family had such a wonderful time—not only musically, but also through all the family events and social interactions with families from all over the world!!!

Secondly, we thank you for considering Ethan as the first-place winner in Age Group 3! It was a great honor, as he is the youngest contestant to compete alongside other talented young music lovers. He really enjoyed the welcoming and high-quality concert at the end, and listened to so many beautiful pieces! Kudos to you!!!
Lastly, thank you again for organizing this wonderful competition! We would love to come back in a year or two, and will definitely spread the word in Canada to recommend this competition to everyone we know!!!

Daisy Wang (Ethan Wang’s mother), Canada

We are very grateful to you for giving Gregor the opportunity to participate in this competition; it was a wonderful experience for my son, one that enriched him and gave him new inspiration for his music lessons and for improving his playing. We would also like to commend the excellent organization of the competition.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the host family for their warm hospitality and care. It was a true pleasure to meet such kind and welcoming people as Pia and Georg. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Hagen Schweitzer and his wife Monika, who kindly drove us between Kronberg and Bad Soden. We thank everyone who contributed to the success of the competition.

Best wishes,
Oxána Kovács, Gregor’s mother, Hungary

Thank you so much for all your hard work right from the start of the competition. I hope you can get some good rest afterward. The competition was very well organized. Alex and I were so happy to finally be there, even though it was a last-minute success and a really long trip. We’ve now made it back home to New Zealand safely. We’ll cherish all the wonderful memories.
The competition was a valuable experience for Alex. It was his first time participating in an international competition abroad. His horizons have broadened by listening to other outstanding competitors from around the world and receiving feedback from the jury, which will benefit his future musical studies.

We’d especially like to thank you for introducing us to such a wonderful host family. Helga and Ferdinand are so kind and trustworthy. They helped us tremendously. We enjoyed our stay with them, and those few days were the most relaxing part of our trip.

Celine Sun, Mother of Xuyao (Alex) Bai, Thailand

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to ganz for their extraordinary dedication in organizing this wonderful competition and concert. The impressive professionalism and remarkable commitment of the entire organizing team deeply moved us.
For David, participating 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 and enriching experience. We are already looking forward with great anticipation to the next competition in two years and very much hope to be able to participate again then!

The Family Chen

The practice rooms and the surroundings were all perfectly well-maintained. The atmosphere in the competition hall, including the audience, was very pleasant.
I participated in body percussion twice and really enjoyed it! It was also a great way to make friends. It was truly wonderful to make friends with other contestants and the kind staff, and to exchange various opinions about music.
The feedback from the judges was polite, and I learned a lot. The staff at the competition venue, hotel, and restaurants were all very helpful and friendly. And you were very kind to follow up with me via email to discuss my practice room and other matters. Your help put my mind at ease many times. I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
Hinako Nakano