October 4 – 10, 2026, Monza (IT)
Rina Sala Gallo
International Piano
Competition
Congratulations to the winners of the 28th edition!
First Prize
Pei-Heng Jiang
Second Prize
Yangrui Cai
Third Prize
Karina Tseng
Scholarship (Special Audience Award)
Pei-Heng Jiang
“Massimo Galli” Prize
Pei-Heng Jiang
Chopin Prize
Takuma Onodera
“Rina Sala Gallo Association” Prize
Pei-Heng Jiang
Prize “Laura Zancarli”
Raul Canosa
“Students’ Jury” Award
Yangrui Cai
News & Update
The winners of the 28th edition
The jury of the Rina Sala Gallo Monza International Piano Competition, chaired by Robert Levin, has awarded the Prizes of the 28th edition.
Final Round
Saturday, October 10,
Teatro Manzoni – Monza,
4:00 am – 7:00 pm
The candidate-by-candidate schedule for the Final Round of the 28th edition
The three candidates admitted to the Final Round
Three pianists have passed the third round of the 28th edition of the Rina Sala Gallo International Piano Competition and now advance to the Final Round with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milanov (Mattia Rondelli, conductor), scheduled for October 10.
Third Round
Tuesday, October 8,
Teatro Manzoni – Monza,
2:00 am – 10:00 pm
The candidate-by-candidate schedule for the Third Round of the 28th edition
The six candidates admitted to the Third Round
Six pianists have passed the second round of the 28th Rina Sala Gallo International Piano Competition and now advance to the Third Round, scheduled for October 8.
Second Round
Wednesday, October 7,
Teatro Manzoni – Monza,
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The candidate-by-candidate schedule for the Second Round of the 28th edition
The ten candidates admitted to the Second Round
Ten pianists have passed the first round of the 28th Rina Sala Gallo International Piano Competition and now advance to the Second Round, scheduled for October 7.
First Round
Monday, October 5,
Teatro Manzoni – Monza,
9:30 am – 6:00 pm.
Thursday, October 6,
Teatro Manzoni – Monza,
9:30 am – 6:00 pm.
The candidate-by-candidate schedule for the First Round of the 28th edition
The complete program, what’s happening from October 4th to 10th
Discover the detailed day-by-day program, from the opening concert to the grand finale
Admitted candidates list – Update
Please be advised that the list of competitors admitted to the 28th Rina Sala Gallo Monza International Piano Competition has been updated following the eligibility checks of the applicants’ curricula, as set out in the competition regulations.
Many thanks to all contestants, our public (online and in presence) and our Partners and Sponsors for the participation and the support. See you in 2026!
All the winners
of the 27th edition
Rina Sala Gallo Monza International Piano Competition
Promoted by Ass. Musicale Monza Musica and Comune di Monza, the Competition, founded in 1947 by Monza born pianist Rina Sala Gallo and Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, is a reference in the international music competitions’ world.
With more than 120 hours of music, including the competition rounds and the prize concerts, the Rina Sala Gallo – Monza International Competition also promotes new concert formats aimed at the city, students and national and international cultural institutions.