International Piano Competition
Samson François

Hippodrome de la Côte d'Azur - Cagnes-sur-Mer - France
5th edition - 2026

Samson François Grand Prix

YOUNG ARTIST Category

Categories: JUNIOR, YOUNG TALENT, CHILDREN, YOUNG CHILDREN, and VERY YOUNG

May 22 – Semifinal Schedule & Practical Information for the Samson François International Piano Competition: Click here!
May 25 – Schedule for the finals & Practical information for the Young Artist category: click here!

Registration remains open until June 1 for the Junior, Young Talent, Children, Young Children, and Very Young categories.
May 18 - To see who has been selected for the semifinals in the ARTIST category, click here!
May 18 - To see who has been selected for the finals in the YOUNG ARTIST category , click here!
JUNIOR Competition:
Categories: JUNIOR, YOUNG TALENT, CHILDREN, YOUNG CHILDREN, and VERY YOUNG,
For information on the 2026 edition:
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International Piano Competition dedicated to young talents

ARTIST category winners of the 2025 Samson François International Piano Competition
Alink-Argerich
Nicolas BRINGUIER

Artistic Director

Christine Gastaud

Chairperson

samsonfrancoiscompetition@gmail.com
Competition - MASTER
35 and under
ARTIST category
Enter
Competition - JUNIOR
20 years or less
6 Categories: YOUNG ARTIST, JUNIOR, YOUNG TALENT, CHILDREN, YOUNG CHILDREN, and VERY YOUNG
Enter
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