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 mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is among the world’s largest and most renowned universities specialised in the performing arts of music, theatre and film.
More than 300 applications from 32 countries were received for the 17th edition of The Beethoven Vienna. After a pre-selection process and an online video round, 21 promising young talents were selected by our jury to perform in Vienna starting 16 May 2025.
Be sure to check out the performance schedule and listen to a new generation of Beethoven interpreters.
Be a part of it and join us in Vienna: Admission to the first and second rounds is free, tickets for the Grand Finale at the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein on May 24, 2025 are now available! The Wiener Symphoniker and Petr Popelka perform with three finalists. Get your tickets now!
Since 1958, the International Beethoven Piano Competition is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions. Artistic Director since 2011: Jan Jiracek von Arnim.
