
The VIII Intenational Paderewski Piano Competition is financed by the Bydgoszcz City Hall

The Competition is a member of the Alink - Argerich Foundation since 2004.

The Competition is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions based in Geneva since 2010.
The Finalists shall also be awarded the title of the Laureate of the International I.J Paderewski Piano Competition in
The Finalists shall also be awarded the title of the Laureate of the International I.J Paderewski Piano Competition in
THE SPECIAL PRIZES:
a) € 2 000 - for the best performance of I. J. Paderewski's Sonata in E flat minor op. 21 or Variations and Fugue in E flat minor op. 23 or in Final Concerto in A minor op. 17 or Polish Fantasy op. 19.
b) € 1 000 – for the best piano quintet
d) € 1 000 -for the best Semi-final recital
e) € 1 000 - for the best Polish participant classified to the Semi-final or Final
The Competition Office shall be notified of all monetary and material prizes funded by individuals and institutions no later than September 15, 2010. These awards are non-statutory and shall be presented at the time of the laureates’ concert. Monetary prizes shall be paid in deposited currency.
The pianists who advance to the Semi-final shall receive Participation Diplomas.