The competitor is obliged to play with an accompanist if the work is written for instrument and accompaniment.

SCHEDULE OF NOMINATION 

The competition is held annually. The competition is held in three seasons (spring, summer and autumn). The competitor chooses one of three editions and send an application.

SPRING EDITION

Announcement of the results and sending of diplomas, immediately after the end of the spring edition, more info on SPRING EDITION

SUMMER EDITION

Announcement of the results and sending diplomas, immediately after the end of the summer edition, more info on SUMMER EDITION

AUTUMN EDITION

Announcement of the results and sending diplomas, immediately after the end of the autumn edition, more info on AUTUMN EDITION,,

MASTERS FINAL

Contestants, laureates of the first degree who scored the most points in their nominations (in all three editions) participate in the Masters Final.

Announcement of the Masters Final results, after the end of all three editions, (December 25th) 

MASTER - PREMIO

Contestants (category MASTER - PREMIO), laureates of the first degree who scored the most points in their nominations (in all three editions) participate in the Grand Final.

Announcement of the Grand Final results, after the end of all three editions, (December 25th) 

NOMINATIONS

Piano, Piano Ensemble, Bayan / Accordion

Duet (two different instruments), chamber ensemble, orchestra, choir

Wind instruments (soloists, duets, ensembles): flute, bassoon, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, French horn & percussion instruments

Stringed instruments (soloists, duets, ensembles): double bass, cello, viola, violin

Stringed and plucked instruments (soloists, duets, ensembles): guitar, harp, national instruments (domra, balalaika, cymbals, bandura, etc.)

Vocals (soloists, duets, ensembles): academic, folk and pop-jazz