3nd

World Pipa

Competition

One Pipa, One World

Organizer

Asian Art Association Singapore

From

December 29, 2025

Until

May 5, 2026

Updated June 16, 2026
1. The electronic certificates and taste evaluation certificates for this competition have been completed and will be sent to the participants' email addresses. They are expected to be delivered by June 18th. Please check them carefully.
2. Please carefully verify whether your Chinese and English names, competition group, etc. are accurate. If any errors are found, please contact the customer service before June 22nd, 2026 to submit a modification application.
3. For all participants who have purchased physical certificates and medals, the related items will be sent out gradually starting from July 2026. Please pay attention to receiving them.
The 3rd World Pipa Competition, presented by the Asian Art Association Singapore, is an international event dedicated to the artistic excellence, cultural continuity, and contemporary development of the pipa.

As one of the most representative plucked string instruments in Chinese musical heritage, the pipa embodies a rich artistic tradition and a distinctive aesthetic language. Building on the success of the previous editions, the third competition continues to uphold the principles of professional standards, artistic integrity, and an international perspective, providing a global platform for pipa performers from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The competition brings together outstanding musicians, educators, and scholars as jury members, ensuring a rigorous, fair, and transparent evaluation process. Repertoire requirements balance traditional masterpieces with contemporary works, encouraging participants to demonstrate both technical mastery and individual artistic interpretation.

More than a competition, the World Pipa Competition serves as a platform for artistic exchange and professional development, connecting emerging talents, educational institutions, and the international music community, and contributing to the global presence and future vitality of the pipa.

Highlight

· A Global Platform for Pipa Performance
Open to pipa performers worldwide, fostering cross-cultural exchange and expanding the international reach of the instrument.

· International Jury and Professional Standards
Judged by internationally active pipa performers, music educators, and scholars, ensuring credibility, expertise, and artistic rigor.

· Tradition and Contemporary Expression
Repertoire design embraces both classical works and modern compositions, encouraging artistic individuality grounded in tradition.

· Fair and Transparent Competition Framework
Clear rules, structured evaluation criteria, and a standardized judging process provide an equitable stage for all participants.

· Artistic Growth and International Recognition
Offering young musicians valuable international exposure, professional credentials, and opportunities for further study and artistic development.

ELIGIBILITY

Pipa Instrument Lovers and Professionals All Over the World

Amateur category

Amateur Preschool
6 years old or under
One work of your choice
Amateur Children A
7 - 9 years old
One work of your choice
Amateur Children B
10 - 12 years old
One work of your choice
Amateur Teenager A
13 - 15 years old
One work of your choice
Amateur Teenager B
16 and 17 years old
One work of your choice
Amateur Youth
18 - 44 years old
Two works of your choice
Amateur Platinum
Over 45 years old
One work of your choice
Amateur Ensemble
No Age Limit
One work of your choice

Professional Category

Professional Teenager
17 years old or under
Students majoring in pipa in secondary schools, elementary schools and secondary schools of professional music colleges
Two works of your choice in different styles
Professional Youth A
18 - 35 years old
Students, teachers and professional group players of the eleven major music academies in China (including teachers and freelancers from all over the world whose last degree is within three years after graduation from the eleven major music academies)
Two works of your choice in different styles
Professional Youth B
18 - 35 years old
Students, teachers and professional group players of pipa in art colleges or comprehensive universities
Two works of your choice in different styles
Professional Platinum
Over 25 years old
Pipa professional students, teachers and professional group players and freelancers
Two works of your choice in different styles
Professional Ensemble
No Age Limit
Two works of your choice in different styles

Judges

Liu Hong ⮕
Professor of Tianjin Conservatory of Music
Master's supervisor of the Pipa Major
Liu Guilian ⮕
Canadian Famous Pipa Artist and Educator
Ma Lin ⮕
Professor of Pipa, Tianjin Conservatory of Music in China
Qi Jie ⮕
Pipa teacher at Central Conservatory of Music of China
Yang Jing ⮕
Associate Professor of Zhejiang Conservatory of Music

Entry process

Step 1: Record the performance video horizontally. Before the performance, a performer or announcer speaks to the camera, "I am XXX, from XX city, XX country. Today is DD, MM, YYYY. The following program is for the World Pipa Competition organized by the Asian Art Association Singapore. The instrument I use to play is xxx, I participate in the xxx Category, and the name of the performance is xxx." and then performed directly without any cuts.

Step 2: Submit the registration form and the network disk link of the video file on the official website of the competition before 24:00 on April 30, 2026. This time is Singapore time.

Step 3: Visit the official website of the World Pipa Competition on June 10, 2026 to check the competition results.

Scoring criteria and competition rules

The jury scores according to a number of dimensions, such as the difficulty of the piece, mastery of playing techniques, and musical expression.
For more information, please read the Rules of the Competition ⮕

Awards

PLATINUM: 5% of the entries in each group. The winners will be awarded with a trophy, a certificate of award and a certificate of the judge's comment.

GOLD: 10% of the entries in each group. The winners will be awarded with a trophy, a certificate of award and a certificate of the judge's comment.

SILVER: 15% of the entries in each group. The winners will be awarded with a trophy, a certificate of award and a certificate of the judge's comment.

BRONZE: 20% of the entries in each group. The winners will be awarded with a trophy, a certificate of merit and a certificate of the judge's comment.

OUTSTANDING WORKS: 50% of the entries in each group. The winners will be awarded a certificate of award and a certificate of the judge's comment.

OUTSTANDING TUTOR: The tutors of all participants, a certificate of award

OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION: Group registration institutions, Award trophies and Award certificates

* The Judges' Comments Certificate is a self-selected item.
* The Organising Committee reserves the right to adjust the number of prizes according to the level of performance in each category.
Sample Certificate ⮕

Submit and Fee

Amateur Solo Category (Per Person): SGD 99 / RMB 550 / HKD 590 ,
Professional Solo Category (Per Person): SGD 129 / RMB 720 / HKD 760
Amateur Ensemble Category (Per Group): SGD 199 / RMB 1,110 / HKD 1,160
Professional Ensemble Category (Per Group): SGD 299 / RMB 1,670 / HKD 1,740

Previous competitions and winning works

2nd World Pipa Competition ⮕
1st World Pipa Competition ⮕

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Contact

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