Competition Structure

Section I

Each candidate performs a free programme of one or more pieces of their choice.

Category A

Born: Born 2019 or later

Program: Free program

Duration: 3 minutes max

Category B

Born: Born 2017-2018

Program: Free program

Duration: 5 minutes max

Category C

Born: Born 2015-2016

Program: Free program

Duration: 8 minutes max

Category D

Born: Born 2013-2014

Program: Free program

Duration: 11 minutes max

Category E

Born: Born 2010-2012

Program: Free program

Duration: 15 minutes max

Category F

Born: Born 2006-2009

Program: Free program

Duration: 20 minutes max

Prizes: Diplomas from Participation to First Absolute Prize. Scholarships and special prizes at the Jury's discretion.

Section II

Single category with no age limit. Two rounds: online pre-selection and final round in person.

Online Pre-selection

18 minutes max

Programme must include:

  • J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue
  • Virtuosic Study by F. Chopin or F. Liszt
  • Free-choice piece

Final Round

35 minutes max

Free programme (no repetition of pre-selection repertoire)

Prizes

Place Prize Concerts
1st Prize €1,000 3 concerts
2nd Prize €500 2 concerts
3rd Prize €300 1 concert