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Rules

The first Stretto International Piano Concerto Competition will be held in person between 22 and 27 September 2024 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. 

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The competition is dedicated to the genre of piano concerto and is divided in two stages:

  • semifinal (performance of the chosen concerto with a second piano)

  • and final (performance with the Israel Chamber Orchestra).

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The competition is open to competitors of all countries and nationalities.


The results of the competition will be published after each age group’s performance.


The decision of the jury is undiscussable and irrevocable.

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All contestants are required to play the chosen concerto by memory.


All contestants are allowed to perform their program with their own concertmaster or to ask a second piano accompaniment from the competition organizers.

Age groups

All contestants are arranged by 3 age groups:

Group A

Age 6–10

Group B

Age 11–14

Group C

Age 15–19

The age of a contestant must comply to an age group on the day of the performance in the Semifinal round.

Non-refundable Registration Fee

Applications are to be submitted before June 15, 2024. 

 

We will send the registration fee payment instructions by e-mail after accepting the application. 

 

Registration fee:

  • Group A (age 6-10), fee €80

  • Group Β (age 11-14), fee €85

  • Group C (age 15-19), fee €90


The fee is non-refundable. Only after the payment the registration of a contestant will be completed.


All travel and accommodation costs are at the contestant’s expenses.

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