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Rules

Competition Rules

  • Competitors must present a valid ID at the competition.
  • It is recommended that the competition program be performed from memory (except for sonatas).
  • Competitors must provide their own accompanist. In special cases where an accompanist is unavailable, the competitor may contact the secretariat for assistance.
  • The competition is open to the public.
  • Audio-visual recordings and photographs are allowed during the competition.
  • The performance order will be announced by the organizers on the official website and posted at the competition venue, “Migjeni” Theatre.
  • The jury has the right to stop a performance if the time limit is exceeded. The performance duration must be respected according to the category times listed in the table.

Repertoire

The competition repertoire is open and may include two pieces from different periods and styles. Participants are encouraged to consider works composed by Pjetër Gaci (in the specialties where he has compositions). Etudes, Caprices, and works by J. S. Bach are also good options to showcase each participant’s level of musical training.

Judging and evaluation rules

The evaluation is based on key indicators of performance such as technique, rhythm, level of difficulty, musicality, memory, phrasing, and musical tone. Each member of the Jury has the right to evaluate 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 evaluations and distributes the certificates of evaluation and participation. The winners of the first three prizes in each category are also awarded diplomas. This evaluation also serves as the basis for selecting the competitors for the final night concert.

In the final night, competitors compete for the grand prizes across all specialties and competition categories together. The winners of the top three prizes are awarded grand prize diplomas and receive honorariums. The final concert Jury consists of members of both Juries together, chaired by the Artistic Director of the competition.