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Group A
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Ages 7 and younger
(born after Jan. 1, 2017)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1 piece, within 3 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 2 pieces, within 5 mins
Group B
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Ages 7-8
(born between Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2016)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1 piece, within 3 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 2 pieces, within 6 mins
Group C
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Ages 9-10
(born between Jan. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2014)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1 to 2 pieces, within 5 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 2 pieces, within 8 mins
Group D
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Ages 11-12
(born between Jan. 1, 2011 - Dec. 31, 2012)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1-2 pieces, within 7 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 2-3 pieces, within 10 mins
Group E
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Ages 13-14
(born between Jan. 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2010)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1-2 pieces, within 7 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 2-3 pieces, within 10 mins
Group F
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Ages 15-17
(born between Jan. 1, 2006 - Dec. 31, 2008)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 2 pieces, within 9 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 2-3 pieces, within 14 mins
Group G
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Ages 18 and older
(born before Dec. 31, 2005)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 2 pieces, within 10 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 2-3 pieces, within 15 mins
Special Categories
(No Age Limit)
Junior Category
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Ages 12 - 15
Preliminary Round:
One movement of a Classical sonata
One piece by J.S.Bach
One free repertoire selection of the contestant's choosing
No more than 20 minutes in total
Final Round
(No more than 3 finalists will be chosen)
Any single movement from a concerto
(Must be accompanied by a second piano)
The winner will be invited to perform with the orchestra
in the ceremony gala concert
Young Artist Category
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Ages 16 - 18
Preliminary Round:
One movement of a Classical sonata
One piece by J.S.Bach
One free repertoire selection of the contestant's choosing
No more than 35 minutes in total
Final Round
(No more than 3 finalists will be chosen)
Any single movement from a concerto
(Must be accompanied by a second piano)
The winner will be invited to perform with the orchestra
in the ceremony gala concert
Artists Category
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Ages 19 - 32
Preliminary Round:
One movement of a Classical sonata
One piece by J.S.Bach
One free repertoire selection of contestant's choosing
One fast etude
No more than 45 minutes in total
Final Round
(No more than 3 finalists will be chosen)
Any single movement from a concerto
(Must be accompanied by a second piano)
The winner will be invited to perform with the orchestra
in the ceremony gala concert
Age Categories
Professional Categories
Concerto Category
Age 9 and under
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Preliminary Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 7 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 10 mins
Age 14 and under
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Preliminary Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 10 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 15 mins
Age 17 and under
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Preliminary Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 13 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 18 mins
Age 18 and older
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Preliminary Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 15 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of a concerto, one movement, within 20 mins
Baroque Category
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(Works written between 1600 and 1750)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1 piece, within 8 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 1-2 pieces, within 15 mins
Classical Category
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(Works written between 1750 and 1825)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1 piece, only one movement is allowed for a multi-movement work, within 8 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 1-2 pieces, only one movement is allowed for a multi-movement work, within 15 mins
Romantic Category
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(Works written between 1825 and 1950)
Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1 piece, only one movement is allowed for a multi-movement work, within 8 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 1-2 pieces, only one movement is allowed for a multi-movement work, within 15 mins
Contempeorary Work Category
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(Works written after 1950)
Preliminary Round
Free choice, within 8 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice, within 15 mins
Original Composition Category
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Preliminary Round
Composition of contestant, within 5 mins
Global Final Round
Composition of contestant, within 10 mins
Four hands/Two Pianos Category
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Preliminary Round
Free choice of 1 piece, within 5 mins
Global Final Round
Free choice of 1 piece, within 10 min
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