MALTA INTERNATIONAL ONLINE PIANO COMPETITION
October 2023
Categories & Programmes:
- Piano Solo -
Baby Category 5 - 6 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 3 minutes,
with or without accompaniment }
I. Category 7 - 8 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 5 minutes )
II. Category 9 - 10 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 7 minutes )
III. Category 11 - 12 years old candidates
( Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 9 minutes )
IV. Category 13 - 14 years old candidates
( Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 12 minutes )
V. Category 15 - 16 years old candidates
( Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 15 minutes )
VI. Category 17 - 18 years old candidates
( Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 20 minutes )
VII. Category 19 - 24 years old candidates
( Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 25 minutes )
- Piano Duo -
Four Hands
I. Category 7 - 8 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 5 minutes )
II. Category 9 - 10 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 7 minutes )
III. Category 11 - 12 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 9 minutes )
IV. Category 13 - 14 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 12 minutes )
V. Category 15 - 16 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 15 minutes )
VI. Category 17 - 18 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 20 minutes )
VII. Category 19 - 24 years old candidates
( Free programme up to 25 minutes )
AWARDS
Laureate* Prize - Baby, I, II and III Category -
- free participation at
The International Piano Competition 2024
Laurete Prize - IV and V Category -
- free participation at the Masterclass 2024
Laureate Prize - VI Category -
- Recital at the Malta Piano Festival 2024
Laureate Prize VII Category -
- 150 Euros and Recital at the Malta Piano Festival 2024
First Prize - from 90 to 99,99 points
Second Prize - from 80 to 89,99 points
Third Prize - from 70 to 79,99 points
Certificate of participation - less than 70 points
Award for the youngest participant
Award for the most successful professor
Audience Award
Baby, I, II & III. Category:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
IV & V Category:
-3 First Prizes
-4 Second Prizes
-5 Third Prizes
VI & VII Category:
- 1 First Prize
-2 Second Prizes
-3 Third Prizes
Laureate* Prize - Participant with 100 Points
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age:
Birth certificate, Passport or ID card; high resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
Please make sure that you send your performance as one YouTube link only!
The video can not be older than 6 months.
Applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
Please submit your application with documents required to:
All programmes must be performed from memory.
(This applies only to Piano Solo)
Application fee for Piano Duo is for both competitors in total.
Video can not be edited in any way!
Application deadline - 29th (Extended) October 2023
Please read our Terms & Conditions >>