Rules and Regulations

Categories

• Category A: 17 years and older (as of the registration deadline in 2026). For string quartets, the average age applies.

• Category B: Up to 16 years old (as of the registration deadline in 2026). For string quartets, the average age applies.

Competition Rounds

1st Round (Video Submission)

• Maximum duration: 20 minutes

• Video must be recorded specifically for the International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition 2026 and may only be used for this purpose.

• The program must be performed continuously, as in a live performance, and must not be edited or cut between pieces.

• During setup changes, camera and microphone must continue running. This time does NOT count toward the 20-minute maximum.

Final Round (Live in Vienna)  The Final Round is planned to take place live in Vienna on 26 September 2026. (An accompanist for the Final Round can be provided upon request for an additional fee.)

• Maximum duration: 30 minutes

• Repertoire performed live in Vienna.

Repertoire Requirements

Violin

1st Round:

• One classical work (original composition)

• One virtuosic work from another era

Final Round:

• One composition by Ludwig van Beethoven

• One virtuosic work

• One contemporary piece (to be sent after qualification for the final round)

Viola

1st Round:

• One classical work (original composition)

• One virtuosic work from another era

Final Round:

• Franz Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata

• One piece from Signs, Games and Messages for viola by György Kurtág

String Quartet

1st Round:

• One string quartet by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Final Round:

• One string quartet by Ludwig van Beethoven

Video Recording Requirements

Image

• Cameras or smartphones may be used.

• Image quality must be sufficient to clearly see the musicians.

• Videos must be recorded in landscape (horizontal) format.

• The camera must remain fixed in one position at an appropriate distance.

• The framing should be tested before recording.

• Performers must be clearly visible, without backlighting; hands and face must not be obscured.

• The accompanying person does not necessarily need to appear in the video.

Audio

• Smartphone microphones are fully acceptable.

• Audio may only be added as an unedited track to the video.

• No artificial reverb or similar effects may be added during recording or post-production. Any such modification is considered editing and will lead to disqualification.

• Video and audio must NOT be cut or edited, except for trimming the beginning and end for clean entry and exit.

• Instrument or microphone position may be changed between pieces if required by the repertoire, but recording must continue throughout.

• The maximum time refers only to playing time; setup time may be additional.

All rules must be strictly followed. No exceptions are permitted.

Video Upload Platform

• ALL recordings must be uploaded ONLY to YouTube (as “unlisted,” not public).

• The video title must be:
  “International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition 2026 Category / First Name / Last Name”

• No description is required.

• Repertoire details will be provided later in the application form on the official competition website.

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Prize 
* One winner selected by the jury members from all categories will be awarded the Grand Prix Prize €5500.
* 1st prize live concert at Mozarthaus Vienna  certificate + photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony.
* 2nd prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + medallion + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
* 3rd prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + medallion + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
Special prizes:
* "Schuppanzigh Quartet" Prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + photo shoot at the award ceremony. 
* Special Jury Prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + photo shoot at the award ceremony.
* Honourable Mentions Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + photo shoot at the award ceremony.
* "Schuppanzigh Quartet" Prize for chamber music winners 

Category and registration fee
The participation fee is  95 € for solo

*Category A: 17 years and older (as of the registration deadline in 2026). For string quartets, the average age applies.

*Category B: Up to 16 years old (as of the registration deadline in 2026). For string quartets, the average age applies.

*Category Strings Quartet Music: (no age limit.  participation fee 180€)

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 link

6- Proof of payment of the participation fee via bank, Revolut, 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 July 26, 2026, an e-mail to culturempcompetition@gmail.com 
 

Payment
*The participation fee is 95 € for solo. 
*The participation fee for the Strings Quartet 190 €.
 

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

 

via Revolut transfer to Revolut.Me:  https://revolut.me/culturemp

via 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

The Concert and Award Ceremony is on September 27, 2026, at the Mozarthaus Vienna - Concert Hall (Domgasse 5, A-1010 Vienna Austria).