2022 International Music Competition Vienna

The International Music Competition Vienna "Grand Prize Virtuoso" is open to all nationalities and ages for: strings, piano, wind, vocal and chamber music disciplines.

Participants are required to submit video materials for the jury audition. Recording should be a fair representation of the contestants' abilities, but don't need to be of a professional quality.

A selected group of winners will receive an invitation to debut at the Gläserner Saal, Musikverein on Thursday April 14, 2022. It is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra and the venue for the annual Vienna New Year's Concert.

Eligibility:

Multiple winners can be chosen in each of the following age groups.

Time limits are approximate, shorter or longer videos are accepted.

Young Musician Category: 8 years old and younger; 5 minutes

Junior Category: 9-12 years old; 6 minutes

Intermediate Category: 13-15 years old; 6 minutes

Advanced Category: 16-18 years old; 6 minutes

Senior Category: no age limit; 10 minutes

Repertoire Requirements:

Classical repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary periods). Any interpretations of the classical repertoire are acceptable.

To apply for the Competition participants must submit:

1.) Completed online Application Form.

2.) YouTube link to the video recordings.

(No need to e-mail a YouTube link if is provided in the Application Form)

3.) Application fee.

- Solo performers 180€ (the inscription fee for participants competing in Vienna and London is reduced to 345€)

- Duo and Ensemble 125€ per ensemble member.

See website for repertoire and recording requirements.

Application Deadline:

Application Deadline: February 12th, 2022

The results will be announced on: Thursday, February 24th, 2022