Call for submissions: Piano competition in Austria

The annual competition seeks to encourage creativity and self-expression in new and upcoming composers. The winning compositions will be presented during the World Composers’ Recital that will be held as part of the event next year.

The competition has national and international divisions. The national division is open to composers who are residents of the US, while the international division is open to composers from around the world. Residents of the US can submit applications for both national and international divisions.

Eligibility

The submitted composition must be originally written for piano or for piano in an ensemble with other instruments(s) or voice(s).

Interested composers can apply in the following age categories:

• Elementary (ages 5 to 10).
• Junior (ages 11 to 14).
• Senior (ages 15 to 18).
• Young artist (ages 19 to 26).
• Professional (27 and older).

How to apply

Applicants should submit the following:

• Full name, age, email address and contact phone number.
• The composition(s) score and any text regarding the composition.
• Biography (200 words max).
• URL link to the recording in MP3 format.
• Proof of registration fee payment.

The above documents should be sent to goldenkeyfest@gmail.com.

The application deadline is 15 December 2021 and the winning composers will be announced no later than 12 January 2022.

Remuneration

• Selected winning compositions will be featured in the 2022 Golden Key Music Festival of Vienna.
• Each winner from every categories in both divisions will be eligible to receive a $500 scholarship towards his or her participation in the 2022 Golden Key Music Festival of Vienna.
• The winners will receive diplomas.

View more information and the original call here.