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Rules

Competition Rules

  • The competition program is advised to be performed from memory (except for sonatas).
  • Competitors must provide their own accompanist. In special cases of absence of the accompanist, the competitor should approach the secretariat to find a solution.
  • The competition is open to the public.
  • Audio-visual recordings and photography are permitted during the competition. The order of competition will be announced by the organizers on the website and will also be posted at the competition venues.
  • If the performance time is exceeded, the Jury has the right to interrupt the performance.

Repertoire

The competition repertoire is free and may include two pieces from different periods and styles.

We advise competitors to also pay attention to works created by Pjetër Gaci (in specialties where the author has compositions). Additionally, Etudes and Caprices or works by J. S. Bach are another opportunity to demonstrate each competitor’s level of training.

Judging and evaluation rules

The evaluation is based on key performance indicators such as technique, rhythm, difficulty level, musicality, memory, phrasing, and musical tone. Each member of the Jury has the right to score the performance up to 100 points. A score of 60-85 points is given for participation; 86-90 points for a satisfactory level; 91-95 points for a good level, and 96-100 points for a high level of performance. The decisions of the Jury are final and cannot be contested or appealed.

At the end of the competition for each category, the respective Jury makes the assessments and distributes the evaluation and participation certificates. The winners of the top three prizes in each category also receive diplomas. This evaluation also serves for the selection of competitors for the final night concert.

In the final night, the competition for the major prizes takes place for all specialties and competition categories together. The winners of the top three prizes are awarded the major prize diplomas and are also rewarded with honoraria. The jury for the final concert consists of members from all the Juries, led by the Artistic Director of the competition.