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All required information

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The application form will open on the 24 January 2025
Before filling in the application form, please carefully read through the rules.

Required Informations

Closing the February, 28 2025
Please send all the exact informations and documents listed below to the email address provided.
Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
application@shanghaimusiciancompetition.com‍
  • Nationality
  • Native Tongue
  • Communication Language
  • Date of birth (DD.MM.YYYY)
  • Full Name
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number with area code
  • A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • One recommendation of an international musician
  • A recent photo in good quality
  • A full repertoire for the competition
  • 50€ Fee
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Steps to Apply:
  1. Read the Rules and Application.
  2. By 31 March 2025 12 noon GMT:
    - Submit the application form
    - Send CV, recommendation and photo via email
    - Send the application fee EUR 50 via bank transfer
  3. Pre-selection
    The pre-selection is done by 15 May 2025 and the chosen contestants will be informed by email. The instructions on how to upload their videos for the Video Round are sent to all contestants.
  4. By 15 June 2025 12 noon GMT:
    - Upload the videos for the Video Round
    - Send the list of repertoire for the rest of the competition
    - The Chinese concerto will be sent as a full score and solo piano part to all contestants.
  5. Technical Issues:
    If you encounter problems during the application process, contact application@shanghaimusiciancompetition.com.
Key Dates:
Pre-Selection - 31 march to 15 april 2025
  • Application Deadline: 31 March 2025, 12 noon GMT.
  • Pre-selection of up to 48 contestants for the Video Round: 31 March to 15 April 2025.
    The chosen contestants will be informed on or before 15 April 2025.
Video Round - 15 may to 31 August 2025
  • Video Submission Start: 15 may 2025, 12 noon GMT.
  • Video Submission Deadline: 15 June 2025, 12 noon GMT.
  • Program Submission for Shanghai Rounds: 15 June 2025, 12 noon GMT.
  • Release of the Chinese Concerto for all 48 contestants: 15 June 2025
  • Video Round in Savonlinna: 20–24 August 2025.
  • Selection of up to 24 contestants for the final Rounds for Shanghai: 31 August 2025 at the latest.
  • Drawing of the order of performances for Shanghai: 31 August 2025.
Shanghai Final Rounds - 28 October to 12 November 2025
  • Arrival of the finalists in Shanghai: from 26 October 2025.
  • Chamber Music Round in Shanghai: from 31 October to 3 November 2025.
  • Lieder Round in Shanghai: from 5 to 6 November 2025.
  • Final Rounds in Shanghai: 10 to 11 November 2025.
Selection Process:
  • A jury will select up to 48 contestants for the Savonlinna Video Round. Results will be announced by 15 April 2025.
  • A maximum of 24 contestants will be chosen for the semi-finals in Shanghai.
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