The International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna is Austria’s oldest international piano competition and ranks among the most renowned music competitions today. Founded more than 50 years ago, it is hosted by the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Selected young pianists meet in Vienna from May 4 – 14, 2020 to give proof of their mastery to an international jury and to Vienna’s audience.
Open to all pianists born between 1 January 1988 and 31 December 2000
International Auditions in January / February 2020 (including Video auditions). The application process is now open. You can either apply by choosing to perform live, or by sending in a recording (see below).
We have extended the application period!
New application deadline: November 5, 2019
How to apply
Get information on how to apply to the competition.
Repertoire
Find out all the details about the required repertoire.
Prizes
Win a Bösendorfer!
Jury
Details will be published soon…
Orchestra
Information about the orchestra and the conductor for our Grand Finale on May 14th.
Rules
The rules of the International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna.
