Amateur Category
Applicants must have been born on or before July 16, 1995
SCREENING
Video submission with a maximum of 15 minutes of solo piano repertoire. Program should include:
One virtuosic etude
One Prelude & Fugue from Well-Tempered Clavier by J. S. Bach
One fast movement of a piano sonata (first or last movement) by Haydn / Mozart / Beethoven
One slow lyrical piece of solo piano repertoire
The video must always show the pianist's face and hands in the frame. Each work performed must be a continuous and unedited performance, but a pause may be taken between each piece of repertoire. Videos taken separately should be compiled into one YouTube link. Submitted video should be taken within six months of submission.
The works performed in the video submission may be repeated for the Final Round.
STAGE PERFORMANCE
A 20-minute maximum solo piano recital. Candidates should arrange their own programme in which they can demonstrate technical ability, maturity, and artistry, as well as an ability to engage the audience through their performance.
Candidates must have prior musical experience and must not be employed in any musical profession.
Works performed may include transcriptions, but must not include simplifications, self-made arrangements, or original compositions.