The Berlin International Piano Masterclass stands out for its uniqueness in nature, structure, and program worldwide and is the only major solo piano event in Berlin. The world’s leading pianists and educators travel to Berlin to teach the most promising young pianists in the halls of Europe’s largest music university. The highlight of the event is a performance by these young artists at one of the world’s most famous concert halls, the Berliner Philharmonie. The concert will be recorded using state-of-the-art technology and released both as a CD and DVD. The faculty and students of the Berlin Masterclass become part of the “Berlin Masterclass Network” and gain access to an exclusive global career network.
Why do we need your support?
Due to the many expenses the festival incurs and the resulting high costs, the Berlin International Piano Masterclass relies on your donations. Your support will be used for:
- Inviting world-class pianists and professors to Berlin: International teachers and pianists require fees, travel, and accommodation expenses.
- Providing financial support for talented students: Not all participants can afford to attend and rely on scholarships.
- Enabling camera teams and equipment for high-quality video and audio recordings: Recordings of concerts and masterclasses document the Berlin Masterclass 2025 for live streaming and public sharing on platforms like YouTube. Additionally, professional recordings are valuable career tools for young pianists, used for their social media or competition applications.
- Ensuring the professional organization of the festival: We need funds to promote the event in the media, hire assistants, cover organizational team costs, legal advice, insurance, transportation, meals, piano tunings, student accommodations, and create flyers, brochures, and posters.
- CD and DVD production: Recording for a CD is very costly. Additionally, the CD must be edited, manufactured, and designed, and the cover created before being uploaded to streaming platforms.
- Locations: For the Berlin International Piano Masterclass 2025, we have booked the Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie Berlin, the Kamersaal at the Universität der Künste Berlin, teaching rooms at the university, numerous practice rooms for participants, and conference halls.
Sponsorings and donations
How can you support us?
If you want to join the BIPM, we offer various ways in which you can support us as a sponsor or donor. When it comes to funding, we differentiate between the “Essentials” and the “Specials”. Supporters and sponsors of BIPM are entitled to many privileges that are reserved solely for them. This includes signed CDs, group photos with the participants and the sponsor, VIP concert tickets, exclusive access to the events of the BIPM and much more.
starts from 150,00 €
Every donation helps. From small amounts to concert tickets (55,00 €), signed CDs (250,00 €) or VIP concert tickets (400,00 €), we offer various options for your support. We appreciate every contribution! From a donation of €150 your name will be listed as a “Supporter” of the Berlin Masterclass 2025 on the website.
02 Essentials
Class Friend
starts from 2.000,00 €
A signed group photo and three tickets to the final concert. You may attend all events of the Berlin Masterclass 2025. Your name will be listed as a “Friend” of the Berlin Masterclass 2025 on the website and brochures of the Berlin Masterclass.
03 Essentials
Honrary Member
starts from 6.000,00 €
A signed group photo and you may attend all events of the Berlin Masterclass 2025. You will receive up to 5 tickets to the final concert, and your name will be listed as an “Honorary Member” on the website and brochures of the Berlin Masterclass.
04 Essentials
Class Patron
starts from 10.000,00 €
You may attend all events of the Berlin Masterclass 2025. You will receive up to 10 tickets to the final concert, and your name will be listed as a “Patron” on the website and brochures of the Berlin Masterclass. Contact us for more information.
starts from 15.000,00 €
From a donation/sponsorship of 15.000,00 € you will receive the “Sponsor” title. We display your name, logo and the Sponsor-Title on the festival materials like our website, social media, programs, flyers, brochures, on posters and more! Contact us for more information.
06 Specials
Performance Dedication
4.000,00 €
Choose a piece from the final concert dedicated to you, a friend, family member, or another loved one. The dedication will be printed in the final concert program and mentioned during the performance. You will also receive up to 5 tickets to the final concert.
07 specials
Scholarship Name Donor
7.000,00 €
Fund a scholarship for a participant. Your name will be mentioned on the scholarship certificate, and you will be kept informed of the recipient’s progress. You will also receive up to 10 tickets to the final concert, and your name will be listed as a “Scholarship Donor” on the website and brochures of the Berlin Masterclass 2025.
starts from 12.000,00 €
– Your name will be listed as a “CD Sponsor” on the website and brochures
– Your name will be mentioned in the acknowledgments as the CD sponsor on all CDs.
– We will also print your name/company’s logo and name on the CD cover and booklet.
– Any marketing associated with the CD will contain your name/logo.
Please contact us for more information.
09 specials
Concert Sponsor
starts from 20.000,00 €
– Your name will be listed as a “Concert Sponsor” on the website and brochures of the BIPM and all relevant materials and publications connected to the Gala-Concert in the Philharmonie (program, flyers, posters, stands, social media etc.)
– Your name and logo will be displayed live during the Gala-Concerts, as well as in the recordings, live streams and on tickets for the concert
– You may give a speech at the beginning of the final concert.
Please contact us for more information.
Main Sponsor and Honorary Class Name
From a donation/sponsorship of 50.000,00 € it is possible to become the Main sponsor of the Berlin International Piano Masterclass. As the Main sponsor, we will name the Berlin International Piano Masterclass after you, your company, or a loved one.
Berlin International Piano Masterclass 2025 sponsored by … / in Memory of…
Your name/logo will be presented as the main sponsor on all relevant materials and publications of the concerts, Masterclasses and all other events of the BIPM. This includes publications on our website, incprograms, flyers, on posters, stands of concerts and Masterclasses, in joint social media collaborations, CD Covers etc. You will get any number of tickets for the final concert, Scholarships named after the Main-Sponsor, speeches at our events and more. Please contact us for more information about further partnership options, if you are considering the Class Name Sponsoring.
Donation, sponsorship, support
Information and Contact
Some fundings may include a VAT of 19%. If you decide to support us, or have any questions regarding sponsorship and donations, please contact us through the mentioned channels. If you wish to make a donation via bank transfer, you can use the Donation form above for more information or contact us via the the contact form or via our E-Mail!. Please include in the reference field of the transfer the name of your selected sponsorship option, your personal name, and contact us via E-Mail (berlinpianomasterclass@gmail.com) to inform us that you have made a donation. We will issue you a receipt/Donation receipts and keep you informed with all the details about your donation, your sponsoring benefits and the Berlin International Piano Masterclass 2025. Thank you for everything! Sponsorship contracts can be agreed upon bindingly if necessary. Please contact us for more information.
This bank information can be used to make a donation to the Berlin Piano Masterclass. For information about the IBAN please fill the Donation form above or contact us via the the contact form or via our E-Mail!
English: +49 172 8807064
German: +49 176 85611900
berlinpianomasterclass@gmail.com