Rules
Organized by the Elevato Piano Competition based in Germany

-Chopin Festival/Toyosu Cultural Centre is open to participants of all nationalities.

-The competition comprises of participants from ages 16 and up

-The competition takes place at the Toyosu Cultural Centre, Tokyo, Japan
from February 18-20 2025.

-The application deadline is December 1 2024.
Applications open on November 1 2024
The age of the participant is considered as of November 1 2024

-After the preselection round, 8 to 10 winners will be selected to participate in the next 3 rounds at the Toyosu Cultural Centre, Tokyo.

 -All 8 to 10 participants will play all 3 Rounds during the days of February 18 to February 20 2025, from 18:00 to 22:00 everyday. 

-1 grand prize winner will receive the following prize:
-Winners Concert invitation to perform a concerto performance in Czech Republic with the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra in August 2025
-1 free masterclass  in August 2025.
-Hotel is included, flight tickets not included.


There will be an Online Preselection + 3 rounds in Tokyo, Japan

Preselection Round (Video Recordings):
-1 Waltz from Op. 18, Op. 34 (No. 1, 2, or 3), or Op. 42
-2 free choice of any Chopin piece
-8 to 10 winners will be selected to participate in the next 3 rounds at the Toyosu Cultural Centre, Tokyo.

Round 1/Day 1: 
-2 or 3 Etudes
-1 Nocturne
- 1 Ballade

Round 2/Day 2:
-6 Preludes from Op. 28 
Choose one group: 
- 7–12 
- or 13–18 
- or 19–24

-1 or 2 Mazurka, or whole set from the following:
-17, 24, 30, 33, 41, 50, 56, 59

-1 Polonaise from the following:
-Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22   
-Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op. 44 
-Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53 
-Polonaises from Op. 26. Both 1 and 2 

Round 3/Day 3:
-1 Waltz from the following:
-E flat major, Op. 18
-A flat major, Op. 34 No.1, No. 2 and No.3 
-A flat major, Op. 42 

-1 Scherzo from the following:
-Scherzo No. 1 in B minor
-Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
-Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54

-1 Sonata, Op. 35 or Op. 58

-Optional: Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60
Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49

Application Fee
Preselection Round (Video Recording) + Administration Fee: 140 Euros
Round 1+2+3 in Toyosu: 600 Euros

Application Deadline
December 1 2024

Preselection Results
December 15 2024

-Preselection-All participants can submit one or multiple YouTube videos
(If youtube is unavailable in your country, such as China, please submit through Bilibili or Youku)

-Competition repertoire must be played from memory

-The Competition's Commitee has the authority to interpret the rules of the competition, and make any changes if necessary.

-Videos are not suggested to be filmed more than 8 months prior to submission. 

-The video must clearly show the pianist’s face and hands in the frame at all times.
The video must be shot from one fixed angle/position. The quality of the videos
must be good and clear. The sound of the videos should not have any echo

-Videos are not advised to be filmed from any other concert performance. Videos must have been filmed specifically for the Elevato Piano Competition - Chopin Edition