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Age Categories (Live)
-Free program.
-Duration can be exceeded by 1 to 3 minutes maximum
Participants may play slightly longer program depending on the selection of pieces. It is advised not to exceed by too many minutes.
Category A
None
Category B
14 and under
(Program duration - maximum 16 minutes)
Category C
16 and under
(Program duration - maximum 18 minutes)
Category D
18 and under
(Program duration - maximum 22 minutes)
Category E
19 and up
(Program duration - maximum 28 minutes)
Competition Rules (For Live Participation)
-The 4th Elevato Piano Competition for International Youth 2023 will be taking place in Prague, Czech Republic on August 3/4 2024.
-Pianists of all nationalities aged 14 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under, 19 and up may participate.
-The age of the participant is considered as of May 1, 2024.
-There will be two rounds: the first round being based on video recordings, and the final round being live in Prague, Czech Republic.
-35 participants in total will be selected to advance to the final round
-1 or 2 pieces played in the final round can be the same as the first round.
-First Round
The Jury will evaluate participants through video recordings. The first round applications are due on
May 25, 2024. The results will be announced by June 5, 2024.
-Final Round
The final round will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on August 3/4, 2024. The jury will evaluate the live performances of the participants. The final round is open to the public. The results will be announced on August 4, 2024.
-Participants may not make any attempt to be in contact with any of the jury during the competition, and vice-versa. Jury members will not evaluate their own students.
-Participants will be evaluated on a point based system from 80 to 100 points. The final results given by the jury are not subject to change.
-Video applications for the first round must have been recorded by the participant, within the past 12 months. Videos should be recorded in one camera angle, without any editing or changes. Participants’ entire silhouette and hands should be clearly visible.
-Videos are advised to be recorded specifically for the Elevato Competition. Recordings made for other competitions or performances, or performances with orchestra are not recommended.
-The name of the pieces should be written in the video's title
-Program change after application is not allowed.
-The solo repertoire must be played by memory. The order of pieces can be chosen by the performer.
-Participants may apply for both the live piano competition and live concerto competition.
-Participants who apply more than 3x in a row can receive a recommendation letter from the Elevato Piano Competition