The competition is open to everyone, regardless of nationality.
Age limit: 16 to 32 years (dates of birth between 01. Jan. 1989 and 31. Dec. 2008)
Application deadline: 1. May 2024
1. Preliminary Round
Video recording 10 – 15 min (please check “Rules” concerning the video format and requirements)
Program:
- A slow movement from the Viennese classical period by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert (compulsory)
- A virtuoso etude (compulsory)
- A piece chosen by the participants (optional)
The announcement of the semi-finalists and the performance times on the 20th of May 2024, 18:00h will be published on this website. The semi-finalists will also receive a confirmation e-mail of their qualification and must confirm their participation by 1st of June 2024.
2. Semi-final:
On the 29th and 30th of July 2024
At the Musikverein Wien, Gläserner Saal
Program:
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A Recital of 45-50 min duration
The program is at the participant’s free choice, but it must contain one major piece or a cycle of pieces from the Viennese classical period (this includes F. Schubert) (Minimum duration: 10 minutes)
The announcement of finalists and detailed schedule:
On the 30th of July 2024, 20:00
Pieces of the preliminary round may also be repeated.
3. Rehearsal with orchestra
On the 31st of July 2024
At the Musikverein Wien, Brahms Saal
4. Final:
On the 1st of August 2024, 18:00 h
At the Musikverein Wien, Brahms Saal
Program:
One of the following piano concerti:
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J. Haydn: Piano Concerto in D Major, Hob XVIII 11
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W. A. Mozart: All Piano Concerti
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L.v. Beethoven: Piano Concerti No. 1-5
Prizes will be awarded after the final.
The times and dates mentioned above use Central European Standard Time (CET). the