Important News
“Must it be? It must be.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
The organizers of The International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna and the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts are deeply sorry to announce that the competition’s 16th edition must be postponed due to the current developments in the CoVid19 crisis.
We are working on finding a new date, and we are looking forward to welcoming the chosen 34 candidates to the competition at this later date.
Thanks to the ongoing support by all of you we will then certainly be able to celebrate a wonderful 16th International Beethoven Piano Competition!
For now best wishes from Vienna: Stay healthy and “Auf Wiedersehen”.
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
Downloads: flyer and poster of the competition
Results of the screening auditions: The Beethoven Vienna 2020 – Candidates
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.
