1. The 5th Franz Liszt Center International Piano Competition is open for contestants of all nationalities from all countries in the world and will be held between January 19-26 2025.

2. The Competition takes place entirely online

3. AGE CATEGORIES:

Category A: 6-8 years old
Category B: 9-11 years old
Category C: 12-14 years old
Category D: 15-17 years old
Category E: 18-36 years old


The contestants can apply only in one category and only in the corresponding, or higher age category-not in any lower age category.

4. REPERTORY:

4.1 The contestants can choose a completely free repertoire always in the field of the classical music, and may be included any period and style.
Chamber music is not accepted.

Each category has only one stage:

Category A: up to 5 minutes
Category B: up to 8 minutes
Category C: up to 12 minutes
Category D: up to 15 minutes
Category E: up to 30 minutes

It is not obligatory to include pieces by Franz Liszt.

We are flexible with the timings within reasonable limits (max 1 minute)

4.2 All the contestants are obligated to play their program by heart.

4.3 If included in the programme, it is necessary to send us the scores of a contemporary piece.

5. VIDEO RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Only recordings made in 2024 and/or 2025 will be accepted. Only direct YouTube links will be accepted, we can not accept video files directly sent to us. Please make sure your recordings are not set to "private", so we can access hem.

5.2 The pianist must be completely visible, including the hands and the face.

5.3 The duration of the video can not exceed the time limit of the category (max 1 minute)

5.4 It is accepted to record and submit each piece in a separate link

6. DISCLAIMER

6.1 By participating in the competition, competitors automatically disown the right for any material (financial) remuneration regarding eventual publication and distribution of submitted music video recordings and the other sent materials.



7. JURY

7.1 The jury will consist of artistic directors, concert pianists and experienced pedagogues:

7.2 The jury work is based on the internal regulations.
7.3 The contestants will be judged based only on the submitted recordings.
7.4 The decisions of the jury is final and irrevocable.


8. AWARDS

AWARDS

Each pianist taking part in the competition will receive a Diploma.

Category A (6-8 years old):

The winner of the Absolute Prize will win the Franz Liszt Center Child Prodigy Award + a scholarship of 100€

+ Online or presencial master classes to be chosen for several pianists competing in this category


97-100 points: Absolute Prize
90-96 points: 1st Prize
80-89 points: 2nd Prize
70-79 points: 3rd Prize



Category B (9-11 years old):

The winner of the Absolute Prize will win the Franz Liszt Center Young Prodigy Award and a scholarship of 150€
+ Online or presencial master classes to be chosen for several pianists competing in this category

97-100 points: Absolute Prize
90-96 points: 1st Prize
80-89 points: 2nd Prize
70-79 points: 3rd Prize
60-69 points: Mention

Category C (12-14 years old):


The winner of the Absolute Prize will win the Franz Liszt Center Young Soloist Award and 200€
+ Online or presencial master classes to be chosen for several pianists competing in this category

97-100 points: Absolute Prize
90-96 points: 1st Prize
80-89 points: 2nd Prize
70-79 points: 3rd Prize
60-69 points: Mention



Category D (15-17 years old):


The winner of the Absolute Prize will win the Franz Liszt Center Advanced Soloist Award and 300 € scholarship + Free Master Class (online or presencial) + Invitation to play in Franz Liszt Center in La Nucia, Spain

With the collaboration of Rotary Club Alfaz del Pi International: Supporting young talents.


97-100 points: Absolute Prize
90-96 points: 1st Prize
80-89 points: 2nd Prize
70-79 points: 3rd Prize
60-69 points: Mention

Category E (18-36 years old):

The winners of the First, Second and Third Absolute Prizes will win:

-Franz Liszt Center Master Award
-First Absolute Prize: scholarship of 500 €
+ Concert with orchestra in Dénia International Piano Festival, Spain
+ Invitation to the Jury panel of 2026 Edition

-Second Absolute Prize: scholarship of 300 €
+Recital in Liszten Concerts Festival organised by the Franz Liszt Center in La Nucia, Spain

-Third Absolute Prize: scholarship of 200 €



97-100 points: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Absolute Prize
90-96 points: 1st Prize
80-89 points: 2nd Prize
70-79 points: 3rd Prize
60-69 points: Mention

The Absolute winners of each category will be invited to the Prize-winners concert(s) + we will select several pianists among the prize winners to perform.


Special prizes:


-International Master Class Scholarship (Spain, July 2025)
-The jury will select pianists to play on different venues in Spain (Costa Blanca)



9. APPLICATION FEE

9.1 The application fees are:

Category A: 40 euros
Category B: 45 euros
Category C: 50 euros
Category D: 60 euros
Category E: 70 euros


9.2 Once the application fee is paid it cannot be refunded by any circumstances.




9.3 Once the application fee is paid it cannot be refunded by any circumstances.

9.4 The application of minor age musicians must be filled and submitted by their parents or legal tutor.


9.5 The deadline for applying to the competition is January 12, 2025



9.6 By submitting an application, the participant accepts these Rules.