About the Competition

The Sergei Rachmaninoff International Music Competition is a globally renowned event open to participants from all countries, transcending geographical boundaries. Our mission is to provide every musician with the opportunity to showcase their talent and abilities to leading masters of musical art, fostering cross-cultural and cross-racial exchanges among young artists. This competition is a celebration of musical excellence and a platform for cultural dialogue.

 

Categories

The competition features the following categories:

• Piano

• Piano Accompaniment Skills

• Wind Instruments

• String Instruments

• Vocal Performance

• Traditional Instruments

• Conducting

• Composition

 

Age Groups

Participants are divided into the following age groups:

• 7 years and under

• 8 to 17 years

• 18 to 25 years

• 26 years and above

 

Repertoire Requirements

• Participants may submit one or two works, with a total duration not exceeding 15 minutes.

• Composers are permitted to submit audio files of their compositions.

 

Jury

The jury consists of distinguished educators and professors from leading universities and educational institutions worldwide. To ensure fairness, the list of jury members will be announced only after the results are finalized. The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to appeal.

 

Awards

The competition offers the following awards:

• Grand Prize

• First Prize

• Second Prize

• Third Prize

• Diploma of Participation

All diplomas will be issued within one month after the results are announced. Certificates of recognition will also be awarded to the instructors of the participants.

 

Evaluation Criteria

For Instrumentalists:

• Technical proficiency and skill

• Quality of tone

• Musicality

• Appropriateness of repertoire selection for the performer’s age and characteristics

• Artistic expression

For Vocalists:

• Suitability of repertoire for the performer’s age and ability

• Sense of rhythm

• Cultural and stage presence

• Purity of intonation and tone quality

• Beauty of timbre and vocal sound

• Ensemble structure

• Originality of repertoire

For Conductors:

• Convincing interpretation of the performed works

• Musicality of the performance

• Artistic expression

• Mastery of conducting and performance techniques

• Methodology of rehearsal work with the orchestra

• Creative engagement with the ensemble

For Composers:

• Artistic level of the work

• Compositional technique

• Expressiveness

• Originality of the work

• Suitability of the submitted work for the performer’s age and characteristics

For Accompanists:

• Interaction with the soloist

• Dynamic balance with the soloist

• Instrumental proficiency

• Expressive performance interpretation

• Artistic and creative originality

 

Registration fee

Application fees €40 per participant.

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Dates

• Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

• Results Announcement: March 15, 2025​