VIENNA VIRTUOSO MUSIC COMPETITION
| May 2022 COMPETITION PERIOD |
| • 1 February to 1 April – Application Period for Competition • 1 May – Announcement of Competition Result • 1 June – Receive E-Certificate and Jury’s Commentary • August – Award Winner’s Showcase Concert (TBC) |
2022 Vienna Virtuoso Music Competition is open to all instrumentalists (Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Harp, Voice and Piano 4 hands duet, Chamber Music) of all nationalities and countries. Participants are required to submit video recording materials for the Competition. Multiple winners will be chosen in each age category.
Young Musician Category (Age 8 and younger)
Junior Category (Age 12 and younger)
Intermediate Category (Age 15 and younger)
Advanced Category (Age 18 and younger)
Young Professional Category (Age 35 and younger)
Junior Category (Age 12 and younger)
Intermediate Category (Age 15 and younger)
Advanced Category (Age 18 and younger)
Young Professional Category (Age 35 and younger)
Chamber Group A (Age 12 and younger)
Chamber Group B (Age 18 and younger)
Chamber Group C (Age 35 and younger)
Chamber Group B (Age 18 and younger)
Chamber Group C (Age 35 and younger)
Romantic Period (Age 25 and younger)
Romantic Composers include Chopin, Liszt, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, etc.
2022 Music Competition Format
Competition: Video recording submission.
Winner’s Concert: Live, live-streamed, or video submission depending on the COVID-19 development at the time.
Winner’s Concert: Live, live-streamed, or video submission depending on the COVID-19 development at the time.
Eligibility
Vienna Virtuoso Music Competition is open to all nationalities.
Exception to Rule for Live Accompanist
With consideration to the limitations caused by potential lock-downs, participants may choose to record their performances live or with recorded (backing track/CD) accompaniment for the Video submission.
The Registration Process
The submission deadline for Competition is 1 April 2022.
You will need to provide the Video Link and Registration Form & Fee upon registration.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email from info@viennavirtuosofestival.com. Please allow up to 7 days for your application to be processed. Do check your email during this time, as we will contact you via email if there are errors with your application.
Please check all details carefully as any amendments after submission will incur an administrative fee.
Kindly ensure you provide an accurate postal address for Certificate.
The submission deadline for Competition is 1 April 2022(11.59pm).
You will need to provide the Video Link and Registration Form & Fee upon registration.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email from info@viennavirtuosofestival.com. Please allow up to 7 days for your application to be processed. Do check your email during this time, as we will contact you via email if there are errors with your application.
Please check all details carefully as any amendments after submission will incur an administrative fee.
You will need to provide the Video Link and Registration Form & Fee upon registration.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email from info@viennavirtuosofestival.com. Please allow up to 7 days for your application to be processed. Do check your email during this time, as we will contact you via email if there are errors with your application.
Please check all details carefully as any amendments after submission will incur an administrative fee.
Adjudication & Evaluation
Competition will be evaluated on a 100-point system based on the following criteria:
- Technicality (40%) Intonation, Rhythm, Tonal Qualities, Dynamics, and Balance;
- Musicality (40%) Phrasing, Interpretation, and Style;
- Overall impression (20%) Expression and Overall Artistic Impression.
Result and Comments from Adjudicators
Competition results will be announced in 31 May 2022.
All Participants will receive comment sheets by the International Jury panel when the result are available.
All decisions by the Jury are final and cannot be appealed.
All Participants will receive comment sheets by the International Jury panel when the result are available.
All decisions by the Jury are final and cannot be appealed.
General Rules
To enter the SOLO open category competition you need to you choose one or two pieces from the standard repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary periods) with good quality videos of your playing. One movement of Sonata could be accepted as a separate piece.
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VENUE
Vienna Virtuoso Festival will give an opportunity to all young musicians to perform on stage in the international concert venue.
