Video and programme requirements
MPEG-4 and MOV (video codecs H.264 and MPEG-4, audio codec AAC)
MPEG-2 PS (video codec MPEG-2, audio codec MP2)
Piano Ensemble
Contestants are free to choose their own programme which must consist of at least two music pieces.
It must include a classical piano repertoire only. It is allowed to perform one transcription. Pieces of popular or jazz music as well as competitors' own works are not allowed.
In case of doubt, please consult with the Organizing Committee.
Solo
Contestants are free to choose their own programme which must consist of at least two music pieces.
The programme must include a classical piano repertoire only. Pieces of popular or jazz music as well as competitors' own works are not allowed.
In case of doubt, please consult with the Organizing Committee.
For the closing concert and to decide the Audience Award winner, the jury will select the piece(s) from the programmes of the solo and ensemble disciplines with a total length of not more than 10 minutes. Contestants should consider this while compiling their programmes.
In each discipline, the whole programme must be recorded uninterruptedly in one take and it must represent a single file. The recording must be made specially for the 2021 Competition. No editing or cropping of the video including cutting out of pauses at the beginning or end, or between pieces is allowed.
Videos must be stored in the Google Drive cloud storage only, and have free access.
Other cloud storage services (e.g. iCloud, Dropbox, etc.), as well as YouTube and other similar video hosting services are not allowed. Contestants from the countries with no access to Google Drive can send their videos to the Organizing Committee in any suitable way.
Upright pianos or electronic keyboards are not allowed.
Recordings of concert performances or their fragments are not accepted.
We strongly recommend using proper recording equipment or turning to a professional for help. The quality of the video recording should be as high as possible (especially the audio track). The sound quality holds more importance than the image quality (which is important mainly for the competitor's identification).
It is essential to use manual fine-tuning, and you must not apply automatic volume control. It must be remembered that the technical quality of the recording and the level and condition of the musical instrument are important factors that will help to gain an adequate impression of the performer's creative potential.
All videos must be filmed with both the pianist's face and hands in the frame. There is no dress code, but your attire should demonstrate respect for the music and the audience. The same video will be used for both the auditions and the closing concert.
All videos will be checked for any editing or modifications. If any such interference is found, the application will be declined without the right of its resubmission. Signing the application form, the competitor guarantees that they have not altered the recording and that is was made specifically for this year's edition.