Aarhus International Piano Competition

規定と課題曲

申込方法と参加費

• Category A: born 10 April 2011–9 April 2016. Category B: born 10 April 2005–9 April 2011. All nationalities may apply. A past first-prize winner cannot re-enter the same category.
• Apply through Muvac by 15 November 2026 and pay the non-refundable €120 fee by credit card. Enter your contact details and all proposed competition repertoire. Applicants under 18 also enter a parent’s contact details and need a parent or guardian to verify the account.
• Upload a passport copy (PDF, JPG or PNG), a photograph of at least 600 × 600 pixels (JPG or PNG) and three audition video files. The published checklist does not list recommendation letters.
• Preselection results by 15 December 2026. Invitations: 20 in A and 22 in B, with two B places reserved for Danish pianists. Register in person on 9 April 2027 and attend that evening’s draw.

審査の流れと演奏時間

Video preselection · both categories · up to 20 min

• Prepare all three selections: (1) first movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven, (2) one Chopin work or movement, (3) one work or movement of your choice.
• Upload one file per selection, with the composer in each filename. Film from the side in landscape, with face, full profile, both hands, keyboard and feet visible together. A single angle per video, no speaking and no edits. Different selections can be recorded in different takes. The organizer recommends 1080p and at least 192 kbps AAC.

Round 1 · one Carl Nielsen selection plus free repertoire · 20–30 min

• Category A — choose one: Five Piano Pieces Op. 3, Humoresque Bagatelles Op. 11, or a self-selected excerpt of at least 6 minutes from Piano Music for Young and Old Op. 53. Fill the remainder with free repertoire.
• Category B — choose one: Five Piano Pieces Op. 3, Symphonic Suite Op. 8, Chaconne Op. 32, Theme and Variations Op. 40, or Three Piano Pieces Op. 59. Fill the remainder with free repertoire.

Round 2 · both categories · 20–30 min

• Free recital of about 25 minutes. Keep within 20–30 minutes and choose works you did not play in Round 1. This is the final competition round for Category A.

Round 3 · Category B only · concerto first movement

• Choose one first movement with Aarhus Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven No. 3 Op. 37 or No. 5 Op. 73; Chopin No. 1 Op. 11 or No. 2 Op. 21; Schumann Op. 54; Grieg Op. 16; Tchaikovsky No. 1 Op. 23; Rachmaninoff No. 3 Op. 30.

課題曲

• Live repertoire from memory. Preselection works may carry into the live rounds, and individual movements are allowed in free-choice portions. Submit program changes by 1 February 2027.
• Participants cover their own expenses. Private accommodation is offered where available. Players who are eliminated can be required to give unpaid concerts. Prizewinners must attend the awards and closing concert.

出典： Application and video instructions · Official repertoire list · Full regulations