-Pianists of all nationalities aged 17 and up may participate.

 

-The age of the participant is considered as of January 1st 2025.

 

-There is 1 round based on video recordings. ​

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-The Jury will evaluate participants through video recordings. The applications are due on

June 15th 2025. The results will be announced by June 30th 2025.

 

-35 to 40 minutes of repertoire (free choice)

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The following Portuguese composition: Disfano by Armando Mota

Sheet Music:

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-Participants may not make any attempt to be in contact with any of the jury during the competition, and vice-versa. Jury members will not evaluate their own students.

 

-Participants will be evaluated on a point based system from 80 to 100 points. The final results given by the jury are not subject to change.

 

-Video applications for the first round must have been recorded by the participant, within the past 12  months. Videos should be recorded in one camera angle, without any editing or changes. Participants’ entire silhouette and hands should be clearly visible. Recordings with orchestra will not be accepted.

 

-Videos are advised to be recorded specifically for the Elevato Competition. Recordings made for other competitions or performances, or performances with orchestra are not recommended.

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-The name of the pieces should be written in the video's title

 

-Program change after application is not allowed.

 

-The solo repertoire must be played by memory. The order of pieces can be chosen by the performer.

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-Participants may apply for both the online piano competition and live concerto competition. 

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-Participants who apply more than 3x in a row can receive a recommendation letter from the Elevato Piano Competition​