Hamamatsu International Piano Competition 

The Hamamatsu International Piano Competition began in 1991 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of Hamamatsu City, as an international project fit for a city with a proud history and tradition of music and musical instruments. Over the years, the competition, has produced many pianists who are active on the world stage and many of the prize-winners of the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition have gone on to receive awards at famous international piano competitions. As a result, the competition receives both domestic and international acclaim. As a City of Music in the UNESCO Creative City Network, Hamamatsu City will continue to promote the vision of “Hamamatsu: A City of Music” globally, while contributing to global music culture and the further development of this piano competition.