Words cannot possibly express our gratitude and awesome experiences of this competition. This is Joshua's first piano competition outside of US and Canada, I believe we will forever remember this great, memorable event.

We love everything about this competition but to name just name a few:
1) The practice rooms were excellent, very good sound proofing and wow...all of them were grand pianos.
2) The option to get feedback directly from the adjudicators was very helpful.
3) The venue is so beautiful, clean and filled with drinks and snacks for the participants.
4) Most of all, your presence in the venue helping the participants and families are beyond helpful. The dedication and hard work you invested in this competition are super impressive.

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

Family of Joshua Kwan, 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 festival of music rather than a mere contest. It was a space where talented young pianists could truly share, connect, and grow together through their performances.
The atmosphere encouraged not just excellence, but also joy, inspiration, and a deep love for music.
We are sincerely grateful for this enriching experience.

Jay Choi , Mother of Soho Park

Piano Competition Kronberg is an outstanding competition among the world piano competitions for young musicians. Everything is filled with music which unites the young musicians together. Right from the first moment we entered the Kronberg Academy, we found ourselves in the atmosphere of family, care, comfort and the exceptional organization of every little detail!
We congratulate you, all the jury, your team and the winners. But it was the music that has become the main winner of your competition!

Yuliya Bauwens, Mother of Ellie Bauwens

The first thing we noticed was how well and smoothly the event was organized. Starting with the preliminary round, where a video had to be submitted, right through to the final, where there was a great supporting program.
We don't think it's easy to do justice to every pianist, especially when it comes to recording times. At this point, a big compliment to the entire organizing team, who provided the participants with detailed information in good time. This is certainly also due to the good management, which is why we would like to thank you in particular.
It was impressive to see the commitment and passion you put into this competition. You always took the time to answer emails quickly and promptly, even if they were trivial. We have great respect for that! We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent running and organization of the International Piano Competition. From the initial registration to the final award ceremony, everything was perfectly thought out and executed smoothly.

Communication was clear and always up to date, so that all participants felt well informed and supported. The jury was made up of top-class, experienced piano experts, whose valuable feedback and fair assessments made the competition an inspiring experience for everyone involved. We were particularly impressed by the warm atmosphere and the professional support given to the artists. It was noticeable that the competition is not only a stage for outstanding musical performances, but also a place for exchange and the promotion of young talents from all over the world.

The supporting program was another highlight of the competition. The well-organized excursions enabled the participants to get to know the local culture and surroundings and to be inspired by new impressions. The workshop, which gave the artists the opportunity to exchange creative ideas and develop their skills, was also particularly appreciated. The wellness facilities also helped the participants to relax and unwind, which was particularly important in such intense competition situations.

We would like to thank all the organizers, judges and helpers for their commitment and great work. We are already looking forward to the next edition of the competition and wish the whole team continued success!

Cuiwen Situ, mother of Jan Wimmer, Germany

It is our honor to take part in such a top-notched competition. The Kronberg competition offers a welcoming and respectful environment for the young and us parents! Benefited from the detailed arrangement, Alexander had a very smooth and fun experience in both competition and activity participation. He loves all the practicing rooms and he attended the Body Percussion workshop twice! He also already made friends!
The competition shows a top level of art professionality and sincere consideration towards young people's music education. I believe that the nature and people in Kronberg, as well as the amazing concert hall, already made Alexander love music more!

Chloe Jin, Family of Alexander Zhou, USA

We would like to thank you deeply for the marvellous experience, organization and care you provided during the last 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 level.

Nataliia Beziazychna, mother of Yulianna, Ukraine
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I would like to say how much I am appreciate for the possibility to know the great family Karen and Ronald and for the possibility to stay with them during Kronberg piano competition. Unfortunately I had no chance to say all this to you in person during the competition (I departed earlier for the family and work reasons...).
And I admire a lot the organization and the atmosphere at your competition, it is definitely one of the best ones which I have been during many-many years... It was really amazing to have chance to be present there! I sincerely wish you the great continuation, the best of luck and the endless inspiration.
If you by chance will be nearby of The Hague - you (and of course Karen and Ronald) are always more then welcome in the Davidsbündler academy, where we are teaching and live with my husband Borys Fedorov (this academy was founded 3 years ago by our daughter, international concert pianist Anna Fedorova). We would be really happy to see you there. Our website: davidsbundleracademy.com.

With all my warmest wishes,
Tatiana Abayeva, Teacher of Yulianna, Netherlands

Last but not least, we would love to pay our highest respect to you, the jury, and the team of Kronberg competition. Kronberg Competition is the most organized and thoughtful competition Raffaello has participated in. We were so impressed! The young people working there assisted us with big smile and patience.
The thoughtful snack and the water, the activities for children, the high-quality of audiences and the whole atmosphere are just wonderful!

Today Raffaello had a master class with Professor Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden (Pianist and jury of Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition Belgium). We shared our experience about Kronberg Competition. We told him that we found it different from other competitions. It is more educational and encouraging. It is not promoting a competition, instead, it is promoting classical music as the highest form of arts. We told Professor Vanden Eynden how Kronberg competition evaluates young pianists. There are many First Prizes and other Prizes, not limited to one person or one winner. You only need to take care of your own performance! No need to compete with others! The point 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 contemplation, she has decided to attend her friend's musical. It seems that she had made a promise 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 (Mother from Yilin Bai), China

First of all, thank you so much for the great opportunity you provided to Ethan for the stage experience and participated in such invaluable event! We as a family enjoyed so much not only musically, but with all the family events and social aspects with families from all around the world!!!!

Secondly, we thank you for your consideration of naming Ethan the 1st place winner of the age group 3! It was a great honor as he is the youngest contestant to compete with other talented young music lovers. He really enjoyed the welcoming and high standard concert at the end, and listened to so many beautiful pieces! Koodo to you!!!
Lastly, thank you again for organizing the great competition! We would love to come back in a year or two, and will for sure spread word in Canada to recommend this competition to anyone we know!!!

Daisy Wang (Mother of Ethan Wang), Canada

We are very grateful to you for the opportunity for Gregor to take part in this competition, it was wonderful experience for my son, which enriched and gave him new inspiration for music lessons and improving his playing. We would also like to acknowledge 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 individuals 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,
Оxána Kovács, Mother of Gregor, Hungary

Thank you so much for all your hard work from the very beginning of the competition. Hope you can take a good rest afterward. The competition was highly organized. Alex and I were so happy to be there finally, although it was a last minute success and a super long journey. Now we had traveled back home to New Zealand safely. We will cherish all the good memories.
The competition is a valuable experience for Alex. It was his first time to attend an international competition overseas. His horizon is expanded by listening to other excellent competitors from worldwide and getting feedback from the jury, which will benefit for his future music study.

We would thank you especially for introducing the very nice host family to us. Helga and Ferdinand are so kind and trustworthy. They helped us enormously. We enjoyed the 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 thank you ganz much for your extraordinary efforts in organizing this wonderful competition and concert. We were deeply touched by the impressive professionalism and remarkable commitment of the entire organizing team.
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. We are already looking forward with great anticipation to the next event in two years' time and very much hope to be able to take part again then!

The Chen family

The practice rooms and the environment were all perfectly attentive. The atmosphere of the competition hall including audience were very nice.
I participated in body percussion twice and enjoyed it! Also it was a great way to make friends. It was truly good to make friends with other contestants and kind staff and to exchange various opinions about music.
The feedback from the judges was polite and I could learn 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 by e-mail, to consult about my practice room and so on. Your help made me feel relieved 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