This competition is part of Sontraud Speidel’s specialized masterclass, focused on the preparation and interpretation of piano concertos.
Repertoire Focus
- All piano concertos by Joseph Haydn
- Piano concertos by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, starting with KV 271
- Concertos No. 1, 2, and 4 by Ludwig van Beethoven
- Piano concertos No. 1 and 2 by Frédéric Chopin
Participants are expected to prepare an entire piano concerto from the repertoire list. During the competition, the jury may request selected movements or excerpts to be performed.
Participation
Participation in the competition is only open to students enrolled in the masterclass. Applicants must submit a video recording (minimum 3 minutes, free repertoire) as part of their application.
Competition & Prize
At the conclusion of the masterclass, all students will perform in the 1st Euplayy/Ponte Piano Concerto Competition. Our jury will select one winner.
The winner will be invited to perform their prepared concerto with a professional string ensemble as part of the Ponte Festival concert series.