The Beethoven Piano Competition 2020 by The European Academy of Arts is an outstanding opportunity for young pianists to participate in a competitive event celebrating the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers of all time. The winners are determined by world-class judges. This national competition is open to all residents of the United States and its territories.
Over $4,000 in prizes are awarded to the winners.
First prize - $300
Second prize - $200
Third prize - $100
First prize - $500
Second prize - 400
Third prize - $300
First prize - $1,000
Second prize - $700
Third prize - $500
A special award of $100 will be given for the best performance of a work by L. van Beethoven.
Other special prizes may be awarded.
All finalists will receive a certificate of participation and judges’ notes.
Winners of each category will be invited to perform a joint recital at the EAA Theater as part of the EAA concert series.
Prize winners will receive a free masterclass at The European Academy of Arts. All finalists and their families are welcome to observe the masterclass.
All performances are expected to be by memory. Only unedited video recordings may be submitted. The entire program may be repeated for the final round from the preliminary round. Piano sonata movements may be played without repeats.
Each round must be at least 5 minutes, and no more than 10 minutes long.
Preliminary round
At least one piece by Beethoven
The rest of the program may be freely chosen by the applicant
Final round
At least one piece by Beethoven
A virtuoso piece from a period other than Classical
The rest of the program may be freely chosen by the applicant
Each round must be at least 10 minutes, and no more than 15 minutes long.
Preliminary round
At least one piece by Beethoven
One virtuoso piece from a period other than Classical
The rest of the program may be freely chosen by the applicant
Final round
At least one piece by Beethoven
A virtuoso piece from a period other than Classical
The rest of the program may be freely chosen by the applicant
Each round must be at least 15 minutes, and no more than 20 minutes long.
Preliminary round
At least one piece by Beethoven
One virtuoso etude, written by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Scriabin, Lyapunov, Saint-Saëns or Ligeti
The rest of the program may be freely chosen by the applicant
Final round
At least one piece by Beethoven
A virtuoso piece from a period other than Classical
A contemporary piece written after 1900
The rest of the program may be freely chosen by the applicant
April 1st - Application deadline
April 10th - Applicants are notified of acceptance
April 14th - Participation confirmation deadline
May 2nd - 10AM - Final round for Young and Emerging Pianists
May 3rd - 10AM - Final round for Accomplished Pianists and rewards ceremony
We look forward to your participation! Please contact us if you have any questions.
The European Academy of Arts encourages young musicians, their families, and music lovers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of one of the greatest composers by participating in the EAA National Beethoven Piano Competition 2020.
We will be delighted to see each one of you!
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