Vienna Classical Music Competition 

Rules and Regulations

* The competition is open to musicians of all ages and nationalities.

* The repertoire can be freely chosen. (Video link please)

* The repertoire should consist of pieces that do not exceed the maximum time limit of the group. There is no minimum term. (If short recordings, then it's possible in 1 video link.)
* The age of the applicant on January 1, 2024, will be taken into account when dividing into age groups.

* All the names of the winners will be published on our website on the dates mentioned in the announcement and on social media channels
* The official results will be on January 8, 2024, on our website and our social media Addressee.

* In each category, the jury awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, special jury prizes and special mentions according to the participant's score.

* When making the payment, it is imperative to indicate the full NAME of the participant and the desired which INSTRUMENT competition.

* The recording shall be taken by one camera, showing the face and hands of the musician.

* The video link should be provided directly at the time of registration, be can also be via email up until the registration deadline for the specific competition.

* By registering, participants allow the organizer to freely dispose of the photo, audio and video recordings submitted to the competition for the purpose of documentation and public relations on its website and social media.

* The judgment of the jury is final.

* All award-winning participants will receive a certificate of achievement via email. On request, we can also send you printed certificates by post.

* All winners will be presented on the official website of the online competition, as well as on the social media of the competition organization. (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).

* Participants who have not received an award can request a certificate of participation by email. The certificate can be sent electronically at a cost of 22 euros.

* Teachers and accompanying persons can also receive certificates on request. It can be sent electronically at a cost of 22 euros.

* By participating in the competition, the participants agree to the possible publication and popularization of the submitted recordings and photos for advertising purposes. The organizers of the competition reserve the right to edit and crop photos of participants for publication (advertising) on the Internet.

* Once the application fee is paid it cannot be refunded under any circumstances and candidates agree to the terms and conditions of the competition. 

 

Prize (for each category)
1st prize live concert at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony.
2nd prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
3rd prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
Special prizes:
* Wiener Klassik Prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
*Juri Spezial Prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
* Honourable Mentions Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.

Category and registration fee

- Age category A:  20 years old and above (with a duration maximum of 20 minutes)

- Age category B:  16 - 19 years old (with a duration maximum of 15 minutes)
- Age category C:  12 - 15 years old (with a duration of about 12 minutes)
- Age category D:  8 - 11 years old  (with a duration of about 10 minutes)
- Age category E: up to 7 years old (with a duration of about 7 minutes)

- Chamber Music: (on any ensemble configuration any instruments video up to 20 min. Per musician participation fee 30€)

Application
Candidates will need the following documents to register
1- Application form  >>> APPLY!

2- Passport or ID copy (with photo)

3- Biography (in English)

4- Artistic photo (with the name of the photographer)

5- Video links 

6- Proof of payment of the participation fee via bank, wise or PayPal transfer. (If you are unable to pay with PayPal in your country, please contact us for an alternative transfer fee.) 

Please send All documents for submission before January 1, 2024, an e-mail to culturempcompetition@gmail.com 
 

Payment
*The participation fee is 45 €. 
*The participation fee for the Chamber Music per musician is 30 €.
here following bank account: (all transfer and bank charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

Bank: Bank Austria UniCredit    

Name: Culture Meeting Point    

IBAN: AT96 1200 0006 0177 8103    

Bank Code (BIC/SWIFT): BKAUATWW    

Address: UniCredit Bank Austria AG Rothschildplatz 1, A-1020 Vienna/AUSTRIA

via PayPal: (Please don’t forget! PAYPAL transfer charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

PayPal.Me: www.paypal.me/CultureMeetingPoint    

PayPal account: verein.culturemeetingpoint@gmail.com
 

Jury Members
Christian Schulz, Wiener Symphoniker & Richard Wagner Conservatory of Vienna - Oleg Marchev, Anton Bruckner Universität  - David Jarh, Ljubljana Conservatory of Music - Burghard Tölke, Peter Cornelius Conservatory of the City of Mainz - Igor Cognolato (Concert Pianist and Professor at Conservatory Benedetto Marcello in Venice).

 

The Concert and Award Ceremony is on February 4, 2024, at the Mozarthaus Vienna (Domgasse 5, A-1010 Vienna Austria).