Competiton

The competition is not open to the public, to watch the competition, please send 'participant's name + number of accompanying persons' to info@musicfestival-vienna.at.

The order of performance will depend on age, with the youngest starting.

The collection and processing of personal data is necessary for the planning and implementation of the competition. The organiser guarantees compliance with the corresponding data protection regulations.

Private video and audio recording is not permitted during the competition. The organiser will make video and audio recordings.

The organiser is not liable for personal injury or property damage in connection with the competition activities.

Important notes on the repertoire

The pieces should correspond to the ability and musical understanding of the participants and be selected in a contrasting and diverse manner.

The repertoire must not be pop or jazz music, otherwise no marks will be awarded.

For solo, the choice of repertoire must be the original unadapted version of the work Periods are defined as follows: Baroque/ Classical/ Romanticism or Late Romanticism/ Impressionism

Please prepare an attractive piece with a maximum duration of 3 minutes for the award ceremony. Choose from the theme “folk music (dance music)”, if possible in connection with your home.

Chamber Music: In addition to original classical works, ethnic works, original works, film music, and adapted classical works are also selected. Please provide a general score for review.

Repertoire cannot be changed. No points will be awarded if the repertoire played at the competition does not match the entered repertoire.

If the piece played by the contestant does not meet the requirements of the contest, the contestant will have no score.

The use of copies of protected works/protected editions is prohibited in compliance with copyright law, unless otherwise specified by the rights holder.

Pedal raises must be brought by the participants themselves.

The order of the participants is based on their age, the youngest starts.

Two unsolicited reading copies of contemporary compositions must be made available to the jury for the duration of the competition.

If the maximum playing time is exceeded, the jury is entitled to stop the performance. The minimum playing time must not be undercut.

Prizes

Prizes

1st place (Piano) : € 800
1st place (Strings): € 800
1st place (Vocal): € 800

2nd place (Piano): € 500
2nd place (Strings): € 500
2nd place (Vocal): € 500

3rd place (Piano): € 300
3rd place (Strings): € 300
3rd place (Vocal): € 300

Special prizes

Faculty Prize: € 1000 (for students studying at the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen, Hungary; this prize is only valid after enrolment)

Best Chamber Music Group: € 800

DDDW-CLASSICAL Award：€ 400

Best Classical Interpretation: € 400

Best Talent Award: € 200

Other prizes

Outstanding Instructor Award

Best Original Composition Award

Outstanding Chamber Music Conductor Award

Important notes on the Prizes

The medals are divided into: Gold, Silver and Bronze.

The jury may unanimously decide not to award a first prize. Second prize will be awarded to the first placed participant. The runner-up will receive the third prize, etc. The President must publicly state the reasons for this decision.

The jury may or may not award prizes in a particular category more than once.

Award Ceremony

All prize winners will be honored for their exceptional achievements during the prize winners' concert.

The first prize will again be presented to the public with a short piece (3 minutes), which will give an additional chance to win the DDDW-CLASSICAL prize of € 400.

All contest participants will receive free admission and a free admission ticket for an accompanying adult.

The decisions of the jury are final and unappealable.

The jury may award prizes in one category more than once or not at all. All prizes will be presented during the Prize Winners' Concert at the Awards Ceremony. It is expected that the prizes will be received personally by all prize winners. The respective prize money will be transferred to an account to be specified.

Participation in the award ceremony is obligatory for the winners of the prizes, otherwise they lose their right to the prize awarded to them Prize. It takes place without any fee.