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2. COMPETITION STRUCTURE 

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The competition is divided into two independent sections. Candidates may apply for one section or both.

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SECTION 1
Live Performance – Winners’ Concert at Musikverein (Vienna)

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✔️Winners will perform at the Musikverein (Brahms Saal)

✔️At least 10 musicians will be selected

✔️Each selected musician will receive:

-a cash prize (professional fee)

-diploma and trophy

-international promotion

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SECTION 2
Recording Project & Special Awards – Music Albums

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Five Special Awards are offered:

✔️Baroque Music Prize (1600–1750)

✔️Classical Music Prize (1750–1820)

✔️Romantic Music Prize (1820–1900)

✔️Impressionism / Modern Music Prize (1900–1970)

✔️Contemporary Music Prize (1970–2026)

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AWARDS include:

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✔️5 digital music albums, distributed worldwide

✔️CD Recording Award
(all costs covered: recording, editing, production, distribution)

✔️Cash prizes, diplomas and medals

 

 

3. ELIGIBILITY & AGE CATEGORIES:

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Age Categories​

(for instrumentalists and singers, Age Cutoff Date: 1 April 2026)

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• Junior: up to 15 years old

• Young Artist: 16–22 years old

• Virtuoso: 23–29 years old

• Professional: 30 years and older (no age limit)

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Other Categories

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• Chamber Music: all ages

• Composition: all ages

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4. MUSIC DISCIPLINES:

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All musical disciplines are accepted:

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• Piano

• Strings
  (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

• Wind: Woodwind & Brass
  (Flute, Recorder, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba)

• Others: Accordion / Guitar / Harp / Harpsichord / Percussion

• Voice
  (Soprano, Mezzo, Contralto, Tenor, Countertenor, Baritone, Bass)

• Chamber Music
  (Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets, Sextets, and larger ensembles.)

• Composition

 

 

5. HOW TO APPLY - ONLINE APPLICATION:

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All candidates must register online via the FAST APPLICATION FORM.

 

Application Steps:

1. Complete the Fast Application Form

2. Select:

   • competition category

   • competition section(s)

3. Submit one primary audition link

4. Pay the application fee (95€ for one section, 50€ for the additional one)

5. (Optional) complete the Artistic Profile 

 

 

6. FAST APPLICATION - PRIMARY AUDITION MATERIAL:

 

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When completing the Fast Application Form, candidates must submit one primary audition link.

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Accepted Formats

• Instrumentalists, singers & chamber music ensembles:
  Video recording required

• Composers:
  Audio or video recordings accepted

 

Accepted Platforms

YouTube · Vimeo · Youku · SoundCloud · Google Drive · Dropbox · WeTransfer (or similar)

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Duration Guidelines

• Recommended maximum duration: 20 minutes

• If the recording is longer, the jury may evaluate only the first 20 minutes

 

The submitted link will be evaluated for the selected section(s).
Each section is judged independently by different jury panels.

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7. ARTISTIC PROFILE (OPTIONAL):

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After submitting the Fast Application and payment, candidates may complete an optional Artistic Profile.

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This profile may include:

• Short biography (max. 300 words)

• Additional video/audio links

• Repertoire proposals

• Chamber music or composition details

 

The Artistic Profile can be completed or updated at any time until the application deadline.

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8. VIDEO REQUIREMENTS - SECTION 1 (CONCERT AT MUSIKVEREIN):

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Live Performance at Musikverein

• One primary video is sufficient (recommended maximum duration: 20 minutes)

• Additional videos may be included optionally via the Artistic Profile

• Recommended maximum duration (all videos together): up to 30 minutes

• If longer, the jury may evaluate only the first 30 minutes

 

Solo works, concertos, sonatas, and chamber works are accepted.
The repertoire may differ from the proposed concert program.

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9. VIDEO REQUIREMENTS - SECTION 2 (SPECIAL AWARDS & MUSIC ALBUMS):

 

Special Awards & Music Albums

• One video per award category (Baroque - Classical - Romantic - Modern - Contemporary)

• Recommended maximum duration per video: 15 minutes

• If longer, the jury may evaluate only the first 15 minutes 

 

Videos may be reused from Section 1. Each section is evaluated independently.

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10. REPERTOIRE PROPOSALS:

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Applicants will be able to submit optionally their repertoire proposals for the Winners' Concert at Musikverein and the Special Awards (Music Albums) through the Artistic Profile (optional, non mandatory).

 

Section 1 – Musikverein Concert

• 1 to 3 works

• Maximum total duration for performance at Musikverein: 15 minutes

• FREE repertoire

• Proposal may be modified later

• Piano accompaniment will be provided by the organization

 

Section 2 – Special Awards & Music Albums

• Total duration: 15 to 70 minutes

• FREE repertoire

• One or multiple proposals allowed

• May be modified later

 

 

10. SPECIAL NOTES (for Chamber Music Ensembles and Composers):

 

Chamber Music

• The application is submitted by one ensemble member

• Ensemble details (members, instruments) may be added in application form

 

Composition

• Works must be composed after 2010

• Maximum duration: 20 minutes

• Score upload (PDF) required (in the Artistic Profile)

• Composers may indicate performer preferences

• Composers may apply for:

  • Section 1 (Musikverein)

  • Section 2 (Special Awards: Contemporary Music Prize)

  • or both

 

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