- The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities.
- The Competition includes separate age groups
- Participants may enter a category of a higher age group
- All the performances are open to the public.
- Candidates must play from memory. Exceptionally, for contemporary music scores will be
tolerated. All must be able to present the score from which they are playing, if requested - Applications close on February 28th 2018
- Entry will be confirmed upon payment of fees
- In case of withdrawal, the participant is kindly requested to inform the organizers
- Fees are not refundable
- The Jury may interrupt a candidate during performance. The Jury can split a prize or not award a prize
- The Jury’s decisions are final
- The results will be announced before the end of the day of each group’s performance
- The winners of each group will perform at the Gala Concert on April 14th 2018. The prizes and the diplomas will be awarded at the Gala Concert. Should a winner not participate at the Gala Concert, the prize will not be awarded
- Any video or audio recordings remain the property of the organizers
- Travelling and living expenses are to be borne by the candidates
- The organizers will not accept any responsibility for accidents during the competition
- Entry to the competition implies full acceptance of the Competition’s Rules.