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Article 7 Video

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  • only submitted video recordings with both picture and sound will be accepted
  • the video recordings must present  the participant in sound and image
  • multiple videos per participant and round are possible, provided that the total time limit is not exeeded
  • during the performance the recordings may only show the participant and, if necessary, a page-turner
  • the recordings may not be edited or cut, no picture or sound effects may be added
  • the videos must be generated in the file formats avi, mov or mpeg4 
  • the video size s

Article 6 Notification

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  • to ensure that the audition is performed by the actual participant, an introduction must be made at the beginning of the video
  • the introduction must be clearly spoken into the camera
  • the introduction can be spoken by
    • the actual participant (piano)
    • one of the actual participants (piano four hands)
    • by another person
  • in either case the face of the participant must be clearly visible
  • if the introduction is made by another person, this person may not be visible or audible during the rest of the piece

Article 3 Duration

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  • the maximum playing time in all submitted recordings may not exceed the specified times
  • if the playing time exceeds the time limit, as setout  in the regulations, by more than 10%, the jury reserves the right to disqualify the participant. In this case the registration fee will not be refunded
  • the allocation of playing time regarding the individual rounds in the age groups D-I remains the choice of the participant

Your prize

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  • The prizes are awarded according to the number of points achieved.
  • Every participant gets a certificate.
  • The three highest rated first prizes are awarded the title "Ultimate Winner".
  • The prizes for the ultimate winners are audiovisual recording sessions, masterclasses, concerts and prize money.

Get your results

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  • The decision of our jury will follow after several days.
  • The jury votes in a 100 point system.
  • The results of single rounds are only published as levels. This is to keep spirits high and motivate every player. After all, each participant has to play all rounds, regardless of the number of points achieved.
  • After the jury voting of the last round the first prizes of each group will be released for the voting of the audience prize. Any registered user is allowed to vote.

Upload your videos

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  • The upload period for each round lasts between one and two weeks, see details in time schedule. 
  • To avoid stress in case of problems, we recommend to upload the videos at least three days before closure of the upload period.
  • Along with the uploaded videos you will have to declare the program details on the upload form
  • During the upload period, the recordings can be watched  in our digital concert hall, which has a maximal capacity of 150 visitors at one time.
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