Queen Elisabeth 2nd Round Piano

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Applications were open for classically trained pianists aged 18 to 31 years until Wednesday 27 November Protected content . At the end of January Protected content , a preselection round will take place behind closed doors, for which the candidates submit video recordings of their performances. The selected participants, whose names are announced by mid-march, will then proceed to the live rounds in May in Protected content , where they will face the challenge of performing in front of a distinguished international jury.

Throughout the Competition, the pianists will interpret a diverse repertoire that spans various musical periods and styles. They also have to showcase their own interpretations of two imposed contemporary works, specially written for the Competition. One is part of the semi-final recital program, and the other - a work with orchestra accompaniment - has to be studied for the final without any external assistance during a week's stay at the Protected content

The tickets and subscriptions for the Protected content Competition will go on sale beginning of Protected content .