Pianists have a rare opportunity to perform on the world class Fazioli F228 concert grand piano, considered by many to be one of the finest brands of piano in the world. And there is a second concert grand available – a Yamaha C7, which means that piano  duets have the choice of playing on one or two pianos. Piano duets and six-hands performances have become a feature of this Festival over the years.

There are age related classes from 9 and under to open (any age including adults) as well as grade related classes from beginner (any age) and Pre-Grade 1 through to grade 7 and 8. Those who would like to give a slightly longer performance also have recital classes for all age groups.

Solo entrants are eligible to be nominated for the John Durrant prize worth £100 (for ages 18 and under) or the Ken Cooper cup (over 18s).

See also the Miscellaneous section for details of classes such as  concerto, composition, entertainment and the special 40th Anniversary class. And entrants to the organ classes have the opportunity to perform on a beautiful 4-manual digital organ by Veritas.

1       Piano Solo – Beginner* N/C
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 5 mins. Fee: £7.00

2       Piano Solo Pre-Grade 1 – any age N/C
Own choice of one piece from any of the Pre-grade publications (not necessarily exam pieces) of Trinity, Guildhall or Associated Board.
Time limit 2 mins. Fee: £4.50

3       Piano Solo Grade 1
Own choice of one piece from any of the Grade 1 publications (not necessarily exam pieces) of Trinity, Guildhall or Associated Board.
Time limit 2 mins. Fee: £4.50

4       Piano Solo Grade 2
Conditions as for Class 3 but Grade 2.
Time limit 2 mins. Fee: £4.50

5       Piano Solo Grade 3
Conditions as for Class 3 but Grade 3.
Time limit 3 mins. Fee: £5.50

6       Piano Solo Grade 4
Conditions as for Class 3 but Grade 4.
Time limit 3 mins. Fee: £5.50

7       Piano Solo Grades 5 & 6
Conditions as for Class 3 but Grade 5 or 6.
Time limit 4 mins. Fee: £6.00

8       Piano Solo Grades 7 & 8
Conditions as for Class 3 but Grade 7 or 8.
Time limit 6 mins. Fee: £8.00

10     Piano Solo – 7 & under
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 3 mins. Fee: £5.50

11     Piano Solo – 9 & under
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 3 mins. Fee: £5.50

12     Piano Solo – 11 & under
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 6 mins. Fee: £8.00

13     Piano Solo – 14 & under
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £10.00

14     Piano Solo – 18 & under
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £10.00

15     Piano Solo – 21 and over. Not open to diploma holders
Own choice of one piece
Time limit 6 mins. Fee: £8.00

16     Piano Solo Baroque – Open
Own choice of one piece by a baroque composer
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £11.00

17     Piano Solo Classical – Open
Own choice of one piece by a classical composer
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £11.00

18     Piano Solo Romantic – Open
Own choice of one piece by a romantic composer
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £11.00

20     Piano Recital – 7 & under
Own choice of two or more contrasting pieces.
Time limit 6 mins. Fee: £8.00

21     Piano Recital – 9 & under
Conditions as for Class 20.
Time limit 6 mins. Fee: £8.00

22     Piano Recital – 11 & under
Conditions as for Class 20.
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £10.00

23     Piano Recital – 14 & under
Conditions as for Class 20.
Time limit 10 mins. Fee: £12.00

24     Piano Recital – 18 & under
Conditions as for Class 20.
Total time 8 to 12 mins. Fee: £14.00

25     Piano Recital – Open
Conditions as for Class 20.
Total time 10 to 15 mins. Fee: £17.50

30     Piano Duet on one piano – 7 & under
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 3 mins. Fee: £6.50

31     Piano Duet on one piano – 9 & under
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 3 mins. Fee: £6.50

32     Piano Duet on one piano – 11 & under
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 6 mins. Fee: £9.00

33     Piano Duet on one piano – 14 & under
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £11.00

34     Piano Duet on one piano – 18 & under
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £11.00

35     Piano Duet on one piano – Open
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 10 mins. Fee: £13.00

36     Piano six hands – any age N/C
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 10 mins. Fee: £13.50

37     Piano Duet Family – any age N/C
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £11.00

38     Piano Duet Pupil & Teacher – any age N/C
Own choice of one piece.
Time limit 8 mins. Fee: £11.00