National Piano & Violin Competition
Singapore’s oldest and most prestigious music competition - serving as a platform to identify music talent, as well as to develop and nurture young musicians
The 2023 edition took place from 25 November to 3 December at the Victoria Concert Hall and Esplanade Recital Studio.
The National Piano & Violin Competition (NPVC) is Singapore’s oldest and most prestigious music competition. This biennial competition celebrates music excellence and serves as a platform to identify music talent, as well as to develop and nurture young musicians by providing them the opportunity to showcase their performing skills and musicality before international adjudicators.
The competition was opened to young pianists and violinists aged 25 years and below. Participants competed in four categories:
- Artist 25 years and below
- Senior 21 years and below
- Intermediate 15 years and below
- Junior 11 years and below
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- All performances will be livestreamed on Singapore Symphony and Singapore National Youth Orchestra’s YouTube channels.
- The public can enjoy free admission to most live competition rounds. Click here to view the competition schedule.
- Tickets to the Artist Finals on 2 & 3 December and Prize Winners’ Concert on 3 December are available at $10 each. Click here to book now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Competition Procedure
All participants, chaperones and accompanists must bring proof of identity (e.g. NRIC, passport, student pass) for verification purposes.
Yes, but the request for change must be made before 10 July 2023. Do send your change request to npvc@sso.org.sg.
Yes, you will be allocated warm-up time on your instrument before performance.
You are only required to perform your repertoire from memory, set pieces and violin sonatas can be performed with scores.
Participants in the Senior and Artist category who have progressed to the Quarter-Finals will receive the set piece by 18 September 2023.
For all Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals live rounds, results will be released on the same day on the competition website, and participants progressing onwards will be notified via SMS.
Practice Session
All participants who have progressed to live rounds will be sent a link to book practice sessions. All available sessions are as listed on the link, no further dates. Booking is available on a first-come-first-served basis, from 18 Sep 2023, 10am - 30 Sep 2023, 5pm.
Piano Participants: Practice sessions only at the Victoria Concert Hall
Violin Participants: Practice sessions only at the Esplanade Recital Studio
No, practice sessions are not compulsory, and you may only book one session.
Yes, but only one chaperone (either parent/teacher) and one piano accompanist (where required by repertoire) per participant is allowed.
Yes, you may use your own phone or camera to record your session.
No, the duration of a practice session is fixed for each participation category - 30 minutes for Junior and Intermediate, 45 minutes for Senior, and 60 minutes for Artist.
Booking fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. Subject to availability, you may contact us to arrange for a reschedule.
Meet-The-Composer Session
During the hour-long live session, participants may seek clarifications about the set piece from the composer. The session will not be recorded. If you are unable to make it, you may send a representative to attend in your place.
No, it is not compulsory to attend.
Have Additional Queries?
If you have additional queries, please feel free to drop a query to npvc@sso.org.sg!
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