The competition is open to pianists of all nationalities born on or after January 1st, 1983.

The attached application form should be completed in German or English and sent by normal post (please do not use registered mail) to the Chopin-Gesellschaft, Kasinostrasse 3, D-64293 Darmstadt, to arrive no later than June 1st, 2013. The application form must be accompanied by the following documents:

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Birth certificate or passport (photo-copy)

Curriculum vitae (max. 1 page A4) with details of musical career, prizes and awards etc.

Documents certifying musical studies (photo-copies)

2 references with contact details (e.g. from your teacher/professor and an internationally recognized pianist/pedagogue/musician)

2 recent portrait photographs showing candidate’s name on the back

Proof of payment of the entrance fee of €100, stating candidate’s name and „Competition 2013“, made payable free of charge for the payee onto the following bank account of the Chopin-Gesellschaft:

Sparkasse Darmstadt
Account no. 601 934
Sort code: 508 501 50
IBAN: DE97 5085 0150 0000 6019 34 (22 digits)
BIC - SWIFT CODE: HELA DEF 1 DAS

Incomplete documents cannot be accepted.

As the number of participants is limited, a committee will decide on admissions and the candidate will be informed accordingly by 30.6. 2013 by e-mail. Candidates who are not accepted will receive full reimbursement of their application fee. Candidates who withdraw from the competition - whenever and for whatever reason - are specifically requested to inform the Chopin Society of their withdrawal, even though a refund will no longer be possible.

The competitors relinquish to the Chopin Society their rights on all performances of works performed during the competition and prizewinners‘ concert, for recording by whatever method or transmission by radio, TV or internet.

Prizewinners who choose not to participate in the prizewinners‘ concert forfeit their claim to the prize money. In the event of illness a doctor’s certificate is required.

The jury consists of prominent German and foreign musicians invited by the Chopin Society. The candidates‘ performances are evaluated according to the jury’s rules and a system of classification by points. The decisions of the jury are final and incontestable.

The Chopin Society will provide practice facilities for all candidates.

Candidates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. If necessary, the Chopin Society can help with suggestions for suitable hotel accommodation. Unfortunately only a small number of guest families will be available and reserved for cases of genuine hardship.

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