Vienna International Music Competition

On behalf of the Vienna International Arts Festival, we would like to inform that due to recent developments and concerns over the spread of the Covid-19, all decisions regarding the competitions will be postponed until further notice.

2nd Vienna International Music Competition for Solo Instrument & Chamber Music and Voice

July 13th-17th 2020

The Vienna International Music Competition (VIMC) for Solo Instrument, Voice, and Chamber Music offers young artists from all over the world a platform from which to present their talents in the heart of Vienna - a city renowned the world over for its rich musical heritage. The competition provides an inspirational and communicative atmosphere perfect for making new contacts and networking. A stage where your musical personality can shine - the VIMC Competition offers a professional and fresh approach which will inspire performers and listeners alike.

APPLICATION

• Registrations are open now. Deadline is the 31st of May 2020.

PARTICIPANTS

• Application is open to young musicians of all nations up to the age of 27. Amateurs, students, professionals

EVENTS

• 13th-15th July 2020: masterclasses  
• 15th-16th July 2020: competition
• 17th July 2020:  Gala concert

CATEGORIES

• Piano - Harp
• Strings (Violin – Viola – Cello – Double Bass)
• Woodwinds; Brass (Flute – Oboe – Clarinet – Bassoon Trumpet – French Horn – Trombone – Saxophone)
• Chamber Music (Duos – Trios – Quartets - up to 10)
• Voice Solo

 AGE CATEGORIES AND TIME LIMITS

- Solo instrument and Chamber Music:

• Age Group A (6-9 years): 3-5 minutes
• Age Group B (10-14 years): 5-8 minutes
• Age Group C (15-19 years): 8-15 minutes
• Age Group D (20-27 years): 15-25 minutes

- Voice Solo

• Age Group A (6-9 years): 4-5 minutes
• Age Group B (10-14 years): 5-8 minutes
• Age Group C (15-19 years): 9-11 minutes
• Age Group D (20-27years): 12-16 minutes

JURY

• The jury consists of professional and experienced artists and educators. There will be three permanent members as well as guest judges.

REPERTOIRE

• Due to the Beethoven anniversary year in 2020, there will be a special Beethoven-Price in the competition. Participants are invited to choose from his works.
• The presented repertoire must be within the grasp of the player, with respect to both the technical and the musical aspects of the piece.

-  Solo instruments

• repertoire of the baroque, early classical, classical, romantic, and contemporary periods.
• 2 original pieces from different musical periods, e.g. one baroque piece and one contemporary; or one classical and one romantic.
• solo-piano category, the pieces must be played from memory, no reading is allowed.
• duration of playing must be within the time limits (see above)

-  Chamber music

• reading is allowed.
• pieces must also be selected from different musical periods, as described above.

-  Voice Solo

• Age group A: 1 to 3 vocal pieces of your free choice
• Age group B: At least 2 pieces of different styles (e.g. different periods, concert or opera repertoire), and in at least 2 different languages.
• Age group C: At least 3 pieces of different styles (e.g. different periods, concert or opera repertoire), and in at least 2 different languages, one of which must be
• Age group D: At least 3 pieces of different styles (e.g. different periods, concert or opera repertoire), and in at least 3 different languages, at least one of which must be German- language music from the original text.

EVALUATION 

• Number of points: 100
• Certificate of Successful Participation in the VIAF = 1 – 40 Points
• Bronze Medal = 40.01 – 60 Points
• Silver Medal = 60.01 – 80 Points
• Gold Medal = 80.01 – 100 Points

SPECIAL PRIZES

• The jury may award special prizes for outstanding performances and unique presentations.

BEETHOVEN-PRIZE

• There will be a spezial Beethoven-Price this year.