Swiss Youth Music Competition (Classica)

규정 & 레퍼토리

참가 신청 & 참가비

• Register online 1–30 November 2026 with the full programme and score PDFs for all performed pieces, except pop/rock/jazz voice. Minors need guardian consent. No recommendation letter is listed. Pay the emailed invoice by e-banking: CHF 120 solo, CHF 90 per duo or ensemble member. Registration is final when payment arrives; the fee is non-refundable.
• Open to eligible youth of all nationalities permanently resident in Switzerland or Liechtenstein, and Swiss or Liechtenstein nationals living abroad. Instrumental birth years I 2016–2019, II 2013–2015, III 2010–2012, IV 2007–2009. Voice IC 2014–2017, IIC 2011–2013, IIIC 2008–2010, IVC 2005–2007. Chamber groups use the average and all members must be eligible.

경연 단계 & 시간 제한

Regional round · 26–28 February or 5–7 March 2027

• Classica performs 26–28 February, except organ and early music on 5–7 March. Times by group: I 5–10 min, II 7–13 min, III 9–13 min, IV 14–18 min. The first prize or first prize with distinction qualifies for the final.

Final · 9–11 April 2027 · Lucerne

• Generally retain the regional programme. One piece may be replaced. Qualifiers receive a separate final form from the competition office.

Solo and chamber programme · both rounds

• Solo: at least two distinct works contrasting in style and period, with transcriptions allowed. Reference lists are optional. 2027 solo disciplines include piano, organ, brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba), classical guitar, mandolin, classical voice, pre-1750 and contemporary repertoire, and pop/rock/jazz voice.
• Chamber music: 2–11 players. The same general programme requirements apply. All players must participate in every work as equal partners. Solo concertos, virtuoso solos with accompaniment and orchestral piano reductions are excluded; part doubling is allowed only when the score requires it. 2027 includes strings, winds, mixed groups with or without piano, early music and percussion ensemble.

Early music, contemporary music and pop/rock/jazz voice

• Early music: two contrasting pieces, historical instruments under group-specific rules, A=441 or 415, no piano accompaniment. Contemporary solo: preferably two contrasting works after 1960, or one work or excerpts if timing is met. At least one work needs a new playing technique or notation. Clear instrument preparation with the office, declare it, and keep setup within three minutes.
• Pop/rock/jazz voice: at least two contrasting titles. Covers, arrangements, originals and improvisation are allowed. One accompanist maximum or self-accompaniment. Backing tracks are permitted by prior technical arrangement. Declare microphone and accompaniment needs.

Composition and FreeSpace · project submission 31 December

• Composition: one original solo or one work for 2–5 players per discipline, free duration, performable without a conductor. Email the PDF score and submit the live project description. Selected composers organize performers for Lucerne. FreeSpace: 1–12 participants aged 8–22, 5–10 min, one video link after registration with a short introduction and a plan for the live performance. See official sections 7–8 for the project specifications.

레퍼토리

• Bring one score set for the jury, paper or tablet, unless exempt. Arrange your own accompaniment and cover its cost, plus travel and accommodation. The organizer assigns regional venues.

출처: Official 2027 rules, registration and disciplines · Reference repertoire downloads