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REGULAtIONS: ONLINE application

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Musicians are to register before the application deadline (10 FEBRUARY 2025), by using the online form (ONLINE APPLICATION in the main menu), and following these steps:

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- The relevant fields of the online form should be filled out.

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- It is possible to apply for one category (first or second) or for both categories (first and second).

FIRST CATEGORY (Winners' Concert in Vienna at Musikverein)

SECOND CATEGORY (Special Awards, Music Albums)

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- A brief biography (no more than 500 words) should be submitted, highlighting the musician's main achievements and musical training (schools). 

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- Musicians should send the LINKS of the video recordings chosen to apply (via Youtube, Vimeo, Youku, Google Drive, etc.). The repertoire is FREE. The same links to the video recordings can be sent to apply for both categories (concert in Vienna at Musikverein and Special Awards). It is also possible to apply for both categories with different videos, which will be evaluated independently by a different pannel of judges. 

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- For the First Category (Concert at Musikverein), applicants must select the appropriate group (the Age Cuott Date is the 1st of April 2025): 

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JUNIOR: instrumentalists and singers, YOUNGER than 16

YOUNG ARTIST: instrumentalists and singers, 16 to 22 years old

​VIRTUOSO: instrumentalists and singers, 23 to 29 years old​

PROFESSIONAL: instrumentalists and singers, 30 years and older, (NO AGE LIMIT)​

CHAMBER MUSIC: ensembles of ALL AGES​

COMPOSITION: composers of ALL AGES

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*Note for Chamber Music: The application form must be filled by one member of the Chamber Music ensemble with his/her personal data. Additionally, he/she must specify on the form the name, age, instrument and email of the other members of the Chamber Music ensemble.

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*Notes for Composers: Composers should specify the title, instrumentation (for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 instruments) and duration of the piece they have composed. The piece must be composed after 2010 and the composer must be the unique author. The duration should not exceed 20 minutes. Additionally, composers should specify if they prefer to perform the piece by themselves at Musikverein, to propose the performer(s), or that the organization provides the performer(s) for the winners' concert. Composers should include in the application form the link to the video recording or the audio recording, and the score (uploaded PDF file). Composers can apply both for the 1st category (Winners' Concert at Musikverein), and the second category (Special Awards) under the "Contemporary Music" section.

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VIDEO REQUIREMENTS FOR 1st CATEGORY (CONCERT at MUSIKVEREIN)

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Applicants for the first category (Winners' Concert in Vienna at Musikverein) should submit 1 to 3 links to video recordings (Youtube, Vimeo, Youku, etc.). The repertoire is FREE. Ideally, we advise that the total duration (all videos together) does not exceed the following durations:

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ADVISED MAXIMUM DURATION (all videos together):

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JUNIOR (instrumentalists and singers): max. 15 minutes

YOUNG ARTIST (instrumentalists and singers): max. 20 minutes

VIRTUOSO (instrumentalists and singers): max. 25 minutes

PROFESSIONAL (instrumentalists and singers): max. 30 minutes

CHAMBER MUSIC: max. 30 minutes

COMPOSITION: max. 20 minutes

The total duration (all videos together) can be shorter or longer than the specified durations. If the total duration is longer, the specified durations (first minutes) for each age group will be evaluated.

The videos can be the same as or different from the pieces proposed for the concert at MUSIKVEREIN. Videos of solo pieces and concertos with orchestra or piano accompaniment are acceptable, as well as individual movements of sonatas and concertos. String performers, singers and wind performers can send repertoire for duos with piano. The videos may be the same as or different from those used for applying for the 2nd category. The two categories will be judged separately by different pannels.

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VIDEO REQUIREMENTS FOR 2nd CATEGORY (SPECIAL AWARDS)

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Musicians should choose the Special Award(s) they want to apply for.  

It is possible to apply for only 1 or several special prizes (2, 3, 4 or 5).  Applicants should send only 1 video recording for each special music award, respecting the year of composition from the list below (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern/Impressionism, Contemporary). The total duration of each video should not exceed 15 minutes. In case the videos are longer, the 15 first minutes will be evaluated. Videos of solo pieces and concertos with orchestra or piano accompaniment are acceptable, as well as individual movements of sonatas and concertos. String performers, singers and wind performers can send repertoire for duos with piano. Chamber Music ensembles should specify the name of each member. The same videos can be used for applying for the 1st category as well.

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BAROQUE MUSIC PRIZE: pieces composed between 1600 and 1750

CLASSICAL MUSIC PRIZE: pieces composed between 1750 and 1820

ROMANTIC MUSIC PRIZE: pieces composed between 1820 and 1900

MODERN MUSIC / IMPRESSIONISM PRIZE: pieces composed between 1900 and 1970

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRIZE: pieces composed between 1970 and 2024

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In the event that a candidate cannot submit the videos online for technical reasons, contact us via email at info@viennacompetition.com for assistance.

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REPERTOIRE for the WINNERS' CONCERT at MUSIKVEREIN (1st Category)

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Applicants are encouraged to propose 1, 2, or 3 pieces to be performed at the winners' concert. FREE repertoire. The total duration should not exceed 15 minutes. The repertoire proposal can be changed at a later stage.

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Pianists should propose pieces for piano solo. String players, singers and wind performers can choose pieces with piano accompaniment or solo repertoire. The organization will provide an accompanist for the Winners' Concerts.

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REPERTOIRE for the MUSIC ALBUMS - Special Awards (2nd Category)

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Musicians should specify the repertoire they would like to include in the digital album:

15 to 70 min (total duration). FREE repertoire. It can be changed at a later stage.

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