GOTHENBURG INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION 2023

Piano competition for young pianists

JUNIOR age 12-19 years

MASTER age 21-29 years

Pre-selection you send your video-recording latest by 2 April 2023

The Final round will take place 9-10 September 2023 at Stenhammarsalen, Gothenburg Concert hall

DEADLINE TO APPLY 2 APRIL 2023

Semifinal JUNIOR Submission of your video recording no later than April 2, 2023

Category A (9-11 years) max. 6 min.

Category B (12-14 years) max 9 min.

Category C (15-17 years) max 12 min.

Category D (18-20 years) max 15 min.

Free choice of repertoire. Binding registration fee: 50 euros

Semifinal MASTER Submission of your video recording no later than April 2, 2023

Category E (21-29 years) max 18 min.

Free choice of repertoire. Binding registration fee: 80 euros

Final JUNIOR On location in Stenhammarsalen, Gothenburg concert hall 9-10 September 2023

Category A (9-11 years) max 8 min.

CategoryB (12-14 years) max 10 min.

Category C (15-17 years) max 12 min.

Category D (18-20 years) max 15 min.

Free choice of repertoire, but we gladly encourage a piece by a Swedish composer, but it is not necessary.

Allowed to play the same piece from the semi-final (from the video recording).

Final MASTER On location in Stenhammarsalen, Gothenburg concert hall 9-10 September 2023

Category E (21-29 years) max. 20 min.

Free choice of repertoire but must contain at least one piece by a Swedish composer.

Allowed to play the same piece from the semi-final (from the video recording).

Prior to registration for the piano competition

Mandatory registration fee is paid together with registration for the piano competition. Otherwise, the notification will be invalid.
Last date for registration: 2 April 2023 (video recording + fully completed registration on the website + registration fee resp. category)
The participants who will compete in this year's piano competition may only register for the piano competition (not the master class).
The program is encouraged to be played by heart.
Notes for the jury should be sent to us via email or given to us at registration on the day of the competition.
When registering, send us your video recording (link to Youtube is also acceptable), a receipt as proof of your registration fee and a high-resolution photo via email and clearly fill out a complete registration form on the website.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. We can help find accommodation/host families in Gothenburg.
The result cannot be appealed.
The registration fee is paid via Swisch no. 123 037 4074 or bank giro no. 625-3264 Abroad: BIC/IBAN no. HANDSESS / SE87 6000 0000 0007 2668 3302
Remember to write your name and "Registration fee" when making the payment!