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Congratulations to the winners of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists “Step to Mastery”! We wish you inspiration, artistic growth, new stages, and many brilliant musical achievements ahead!

CATEGORY A
Maria Derezina (Russia) - Third Prize Winner
Margarita Ryadchina (Russia) - Second Prize Winner
Lian XiRui (China) - Second Prize Winner
Dai Xiamo (China) - Second Prize Winner

CATEGORY B
Wayne Jayden (Australia) - Diploma Winner
Kirill Belotserkovsky (Belarus) - First Prize Winner
Xue Boyuan (China) - Grand Prix
Sofia Rukina (Russia) - Second Prize Winner

CATEGORY C
Ekaterina Izotova (Russia) - Second Prize Winner
Yaroslav Markov (Russia) - Diploma Winner
Mikhail Pirozhenko (Russia) - First Prize Winner

SPECIAL AWARDS
Yuri Temirkanov Prize:
Margarita Ryadchina (Russia)
Ekaterina Izotova (Russia)
Sofia Rukina (Russia)
Special Diploma for the Performance of a Piece by a Composer from the Contestant’s Own Country:
Dai Xiamo (China)
Wayne Jayden (Australia)
Special Diploma as the Youngest Participant of the Competition:
Lian XiRui (China)
Special Prize of the D. B. Kabalevsky Foundation:
Lian XiRui (China)
Special Prize of the D. B. Kabalevsky Foundation for the Performance of a Dmitry Kabalevsky Etude:
Xue Boyuan (China)

Closing Ceremony & Laureates' Concert of XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step to Mastery"
10 June 2026 | 4:00 PM
M.I. Glinka Small Hall, D.D. Shostakovich Saint Petersburg Philharmonia
Adress: 20 Nevsky Prospect, Saint Petersburg
Free admission https://spb-dshi-4.timepad.ru/event/4021111/

Dear Participants!

Please find below the results of Round II of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" in Category C.

Please note that participants admitted to Round III have been assigned new performance order numbers according to the results of the drawing of lots.

9 June 2026, 7:00 PM
Grand Hall of the D.D. Shostakovich Saint Petersburg Philharmonia
2 Mikhailovskaya Street, Saint Petersburg
Competition finalists perform with the Tavrichesky Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mikhail Golikov.
We look forward to welcoming you to this outstanding musical event!

Rehearsals of ROUND III in the Grand Hall of the Philharmonia

Category А, B - 8, 9 June 2026
Address: 2 Mikhailovskaya Street, Saint Petersburg

Dear Participants!

Please find below the results of Round II of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" in Category В.
Please note that participants admitted to Round III have been assigned new performance order numbers according to the results of the drawing of lots.

Расписание разыгрывания по классам на 8 июня 2026 года Категория "С"

Dear Participants!

Please find below the results of Round II of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" in Category A.
Please note that participants admitted to Round III have been assigned new performance order numbers according to the results of the drawing of lots.

Order of Competition Performances XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" 2026 Round II Category С

Concert hall rehearsal schedule 6 June, 2026 category C

Dear Participants!

Please find below the results of Round I of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" in Category С.
Please note that participants admitted to Round II have been assigned new performance order numbers according to the results of the drawing of lots.

Room Rehearsal Schedule 7 June, 2026 Category А, В

TIME FOR REHEARSALS IN THE CONCERT HALL

Dear Participants!

Please find below the results of Round I of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" in Category B.

Please note that participants admitted to Round II have been assigned new performance order numbers according to the results of the drawing of lots.

Order of Competition Performances XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" 2026 Round II Category A

Dear Participants!

Please find below the results of Round I of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists "Step Towards Mastery" in Category A.
Please note that participants admitted to Round II have been assigned new performance order numbers according to the results of the drawing of lots.

REHEARSAL TIME 05.06.2026 (OFFICES)

Competition Audition Schedule ROUND I – “Step to Mastery” 2026

TIME FOR REHEARSALS IN THE CONCERT HALL

Dear Participants!

Results of the draw!
The draw for the International Young Pianists Competition “Step to Mastery” is complete!
Performance numbers are set, and our young musicians are ready to showcase their talents on stage!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

Rehearsal requests for international participants will be arranged via email.
Please send your request to: info@stepmastery.ru starting from May 29, 2026.
In your email, please indicate:
- the preferred rehearsal day;
- the preferred time interval.
We will do our best to accommodate your preferences when preparing the rehearsal schedule.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Dear Participants!

We inform you that the preliminary auditions of the XIII International Competition for Young Pianists «Step Toward Mastery» have been completed.
Please find the lists of participants admitted to Round I of the competition. We kindly ask you to review them carefully.
If your name is not included in the lists, this means that, based on the results of the preliminary auditions, you have not been admitted to Round I.
Thank you for your interest in the competition and for your participation in the preliminary stage.

Sincerely,
Organizing Committee

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