International Piano Competition Košice

Next competition:	07.04. - 10.04.2011
Next deadline:	11.01.2011
Categories for the next competition:	Piano

City:	Košice (Slovakia)
Age range:	1-15
Structure:	Two rounds
Cycle:	every two years
Categories:	Piano
Organiser:	School of Music of Márie Hemerkovej
Contact:	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:	http://www.zuske.sk

Rules: The competition is open to young pianists of all nationalities up to the age of 15 years on the day of the competition.

Repertoire:
In all categories the repertoire is as follows:
Round 1: one Baroque composition and one Romantic composition (different tempi)
Round 2: one Classical composition and one piece from the 20th Century.

Durations:
Category 1: 5-8 minutes
Category 2: 7-10 minutes
Category 3: 9-12 minutes

Both top and bottom time limits are binding. All pieces must be played by heart.

Further information

Prizes: Cash prizes for the 1st to 5th prizes in each category plus special prizes.

Application: Applications should be sent by registered mail before the deadline (date as postmark) with:

• Competition programme
• Copy of birth certificate
• Application for accommodation
• Confirmation of payment of participation fee

Application fees (non-refundable):

• Participant : EUR 100
• Teacher : EUR 100

Background: The first International Piano Competition Košice was held in 1993 and up until its fifth year the competition was organized annually. Later the organizing committee decided to change it to biennial cycle.

The aim of competition is to support young talented children and enable them to represent themselves on the stage, not only in Slovakia, but also abroad. Read more

Last updated: 03.02.2010