Concert of the Montenegro Grand Prix Laureate – Faruk Kalayacı
The Montenegro International Piano Festival is delighted to announce a concert by pianist Faruk Kalayacı (Turkey), the winner of the Montenegro Grand Prix at last year’s edition of the festival.
Special KNS Classical Award Presented to Elena Bathaiee
The organizers of the Montenegro International Piano Festival are pleased to announce that, in addition to the officially planned awards, a special, unplanned prize has been presented as an exceptional recognition to one of the competition participants.
Solemnly Closed Montenegro International Piano Festival Kotor 2025
The second edition of the Montenegro International Piano Festival Kotor once again confirmed that the city on the shores of the Bay of Kotor is becoming an important center of classical music on the Adriatic.
Official Results of the Montenegro International Piano Competition 2025
The Montenegro International Piano Festival hereby informs the public of the official results of the competitive segment of the Montenegro International Piano Competition 2025, which once again brought together young pianists from numerous countries around the world and confirmed the Festival’s high artistic standards.
Grand Prix of the Montenegro International Piano Festival 2025 Awarded to Faruk Kalayaci
The most prestigious award of the second edition of the Montenegro International Piano Festival Kotor — the Montenegro Grand Prix — was awarded to the young pianist Faruk Kalayaci from Turkey, who impressed both the professional jury and the audience with his exceptional musical maturity, virtuosity, and strong stage presence.
MIP Festival Opens with a Magnificent Piano Concert by Gergely Bogányi
The Montenegro International Piano Festival (MIP Festival) was officially opened last night with the gala concert Pianorama, held on the spectacular stage of the Forza Kuk Amphitheatre above Kotor. The audience had the opportunity to enjoy the artistic performance of Hungarian virtuoso Gergely Bogányi, who performed on his self-designed Bogányi piano – an innovative instrument presented for the first time to the Montenegrin public.
Inspiring Lecture as Part of the Montenegro International Piano Festival
As part of this year’s Montenegro International Piano Festival program, an inspiring and insightful lecture was held at the Creative Hub in Kotor, delivered by Dr. Stefan Cvetković, musicologist and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade.
The Montenegro International Piano Festival Begins – Masterclasses for Children from Around the World and Concerts by Renowned Pianists
This evening marks the start of the Montenegro International Piano Festival (MIP Festival), a cultural event that brings together top artists and young talents from around the world. Over the coming days, audiences can look forward to a rich program of concerts, masterclasses, and encounters with some of the most significant pianists of our time.