FAQ
Where can I get tickets?
While we are in active discussions with a potential sponsor in order to offer free entry to the first two rounds of the competition in the Joseph Haydn-Saal of mdw, we ask for your patience. Updates soon!
Meanwhile, tickets for the Grand Finale on May 24, 2025 at the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikvereins can be bought directly from the Vienna Musikverein (Kartenbüro, Musikvereinsplatz 1, Bösendorferstraße 12, 1010 Wien), or online at: https://tickets.musikverein.at/SelectSeats?ret=2&e=38627&bts=hp
Please note: Regarding the Grand Finale, we do not sell tickets directly, only through the Musikverein.
Who will be on the jury of the 17th edition?
We are happy to announce the names of the members of our international jury 2025:
How does the ONLINE VIDEO ROUND work?
Only those who are invited on December 1, 2024 can take part in the online video round. The videos for the video round must be submitted by February 15, 2025.
Compositions recorded for the audition videos can also be played in other rounds. Detailed information on the repertoire and the repertoire groups can be found in the repertoire requirements.
On the following dates, the mdw’s recording team will give interested candidates the opportunity to take part in the recording on a Bösendorfer concert grand piano in the mdw’s concert hall (FAL Hall), subject to limited capacity (first come, first served):
January 16 and 17, 2025 (all day)
February 3 and 4, 2025 (all day)
Those interested must register with Nicon Mladin (beethoven-comp@mdw.ac.at ) and select a time slot.
For private or privately organized recordings, specific guidelines regarding camera and microphone settings have been sent out together with the invitations to the Online Video Round.
Download more Information regarding the Online Video Round here.
I have been chosen for the Online Video Round. Until when can I change my repertoire?
You may change the repertoire of your videos until you send in the recordings, no later than February 15, 2025. Please observe the repertoire regulations:
- One work from Group 2 or 3
- One work from Group 4
What about repeats in my chosen repertoire - shall I play them?
Repeats in the performed repertoire are optional. Whether you do the repeats or not, will not affect the voting of the jury.
I have been chosen for the Live Rounds in Vienna. Until when can I change my repertoire?
Changes to your repertoire are permitted until March 31, 2025. Please observe the repertoire requirements for the live rounds as stated in our rules.
Will my travel and hotel expenses in Vienna be paid?
You will have to pay for your own travelling expenses and accommodation.
Does The Beethoven Vienna provide practice rooms for the candidates?
The mdw – University for Music and Performing Arts Vienna will provide several practice rooms for the chosen 21 candidates during the live competition rounds. Additionally, the mdw will provide rooms with adequate pianos before your performance to warm up and get ready for your performance.
I changed my mind after applying, or: I was not selected to perform in the next round. Will I get my application fee back?
The registration fee is non-refundable.
