Application

  • The deadline for submitting application forms is 9th April 2025.
  • The competition is limited to 35 participants. Currently, there are 24 free slots.
  • The competition is open to performers up to 30 years of age (inclusive).
  • All candidates accepted to the competition will be sent further information to the email addresses specified in their application forms by 2nd May 2025.
  • All application form fields are required.
  • Required attachments: personal photograph and receipt for the entry fee payment.
  • In case of any problems with the application form, please contact us at info@beethovenuvhradec.cz.

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1st round

Solo cello pieces, played from memory, with a maximum duration of 15 minutes per round.

b) one virtuoso etude from the following pieces:

  • D. Popper: Hohe Schule des Violoncellospiels Op. 73
  • A. Piatti: Caprice Op. 25
  • M. Bukinik: 4 concert etudes

2nd round

Compositions for violoncello and piano, playing from sheet music, 1st movement without repetition, round duration max. 45 minutes.

3rd round

The composition must be performed from memory. The 3rd round of the competition will take place in cooperation with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava. The competition organiser reserves the right to hold the 3rd round with piano accompaniment. Such change will be published on the festival and competition website no later than by the end of April 2025.
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