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 60 years ago, it is hosted by the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The artistic director is Jan Jiracek von Arnim.
The International Beethoven Piano Competition is a member since 1958 of the World Federation of International Music Competitions.
Statement of the mdw:
The competition advertised on various sites and intensely on Social Media (with the name “International BEETHOVEN Competition Vienna” or “International BEETHOVEN Competition”) is in no way connected with the well-known and established “International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna” or its organizer, the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. It is neither a cooperation nor a project in whose development, handling or event the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is involved. Neither the event nor the organizer have come to the attention of mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is investigating the matter and reserves the right to take legal action.
March 16, 2023
