2025 NORWAY · GLOBAL PIANO FESTIVAL
Shanghai International Piano Masters Art Week (Overseas Branch Venue)
Dates: 12 – 17 August 2025 Venue: Sentralen
Address: Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo, Norway
Organizers & Partners
• Organizer: Meta Management GmbH (Vienna)
• Organizer: Vienna International Youth Art Development Foundation
• Co-organizer: iMusic Union Master Teacher Academy (Hong Kong / Shenzhen)
• Co-sponsor: European Chinese Culture Artists Association (Austria ECCAA Verein)
• Supporter: Steinway & Sons Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
1. Festival Introduction
The 2025 Norway · Global Piano Festival is a newly established international event dedicated to young piano talents and hosted annually in different countries. The Oslo edition also serves as an Overseas Branch Venue of the Shanghai International Piano Masters Art Week.
We warmly invite pianists from around the world to enjoy:
1. Masterclasses led by eminent professors and jurors from top international piano competitions
2. Pianist Career Planning Seminar, with free one-on-one consultations for festival participants
3. Concert Opportunities for outstanding young talents on a global performance circuit
4. Professional Networking with agents, orchestras, theatres and record labels
2. Key Highlights
1. International Jury & Faculty
Featuring judges and artists from the Chopin Competition (Poland), Eastman Young Artists, Gina Bachauer (USA), Arthur Rubinstein, Cleveland (USA), Ettlingen (Germany), Liszt-Weimar (Germany) and Grieg (Norway).
2. Professors from Prestigious Conservatories
New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Indiana University Jacobs, University of Cambridge, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and more.
3. Fostering Piano Dreams
Exceptional participants may receive concert engagements, album recordings and media coverage.
4. Career Development
A dedicated Young Pianist Career Planning Seminar offers deeper insight into professional pathways.
5. Performance Opportunities
o All participants perform in the Final Gala Concert (15 Aug).
o Global Future Musicians Competition winners join international tours:
• 1st Prize – 3 solo recitals • 2nd Prize – 2 solo recitals
• 3rd Prize – 1 solo recital • 4th–10th Prize – 1 multi-solo concert
3. Featured Faculty (selection)
• Zhe Tang – Art Director; Professor, Shanghai Conservatory
• Douglas Humpherys – Chair of Piano, Eastman School of Music
• Kathryn Brown – Director of Piano, Cleveland Institute of Music
• Alexander Korsantia – Professor, New England Conservatory
• John Rink – Professor of Music, University of Cambridge
• Chi Ho Han – Professor, Indiana University Jacobs
• Lan Chen – Director of Piano Dept., Shenzhen Art School
• Xiao Wu – Associate Professor, Zhejiang Conservatory
Note: Final faculty assignments will be arranged by the Organizing Committee.
4. Schedule Overview
Date
12 Aug Arrival & Check-In
13 Aug Masterclasses · Practice
Main Activity
14 Aug Masterclasses · Practice19:00–21:00 Global Future Musicians Competition & Career Seminar
15 Aug Masterclasses · Practice19:30–22:00 Final Gala Concert (with intermission)
16 Aug Free time or additional masterclasses
Date
17 Aug Festival Conclusion
5. Who Should Attend
Activity
• Young pianists (professional & non-professional) recommended by schools, conservatories or private studios
• Individuals seeking top-tier instruction, international exposure and career guidance
6. Tuition & Inclusions
Tuition: EUR 2,000 (USD 2,200) per participant
Included
• 3 masterclasses with chosen professors
• Unlimited auditing of all masterclasses
• Practice-room access
• Admission to all festival concerts & seminars
Not Included
International travel, accommodation, meals, visa fees, personal insurance, other personal expenses
7. Key Deadlines & Payment Policy
1. Application Deadline: 15 June 2025 (rolling admissions)
2. Notification of Acceptance: by email after committee review
3. Two-Installment Payment
o Deposit: EUR 300 (USD 350) due within 14 days of acceptance, non-refundable
o Balance: EUR 1,700 (USD 1,850) due by 31 June 2025
Refund Policy
• Deposit: non-refundable
• Balance: 50 % refund if cancellation ≤ 31 June 2025; no refund thereafter Payment indicates acceptance of all festival terms.
8. Important Notes
1. Eligibility: open to young pianists, recommended by teachers or institutions.
2. Faculty Selection: choose up to 3 professors; final assignment depends on scheduling.
3. Competition: 60 min repertoire minimum; judges select excerpts.
4. Attendance: no make-up classes for lateness/absence.
5. Media Rights: all recordings belong to the Organizing Committee.
6. Safety & Liability: participants responsible for own safety and belongings.
7. Minors: under-18s need signed parental consent; supervision is parent/guardian’s responsibility.
9. Registration Steps
1. Submit Performance Video email link/file to peng.meta@outlook.com
2. Committee Review acceptance email sent to successful applicants
3. Pay Fees deposit within 14 days; balance by 31 June 2025
Bank Transfer
• Recipient: Meta Management GmbH
• Bank: Erste Bank und Sparkasse
• IBAN: AT45 2011 1294 5675 7303
• SWIFT/BIC: GIBAATWWXXX
(Add participant name in reference)
10. Contact Information
• Email: peng.meta@outlook.com
• Organizer: Meta Management GmbH, Vienna
• Venue: Sentralen, Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo, Norway
11. Final Note & Welcome
We look forward to welcoming you to Oslo this August for an inspiring musical journey at the 2025 Norway · Global Piano Festival!
Please see the next page for the Official Registration Form.