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. The artistic director is Jan Jiracek von Arnim.

The winner of the 16th International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna is Aris Alexander BLETTENBERG (Germany)

Please stay tuned for information regarding the 17th International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna!
Projected date: May 2025

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

Repertoire

Find out all the details about the required repertoire.

Prizes

Win a Bösendorfer!

Rules

The rules of the International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna.

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