Preliminary Auditions

Applications for the participation in the Second International Carl Bechstein Piano Competition must arrive not later than July the 30th 2009 (postmark). In it you must state the city you have chosen for the preliminary auditions. Please note that you also may apply electronically on our website. If you apply via post, we advice to use AIR MAIL.

In order to participate in the Second International Carl Bechstein Piano Competition (26th February - 08th March 2010) it is necessary to take part in the preliminary auditions which will take place in September/October 2009. You may apply to any of the cities listed below and state your choice in the application form. Address details and any changes of time and place will be published in time within our e-newsletter and on this website.

• London 20./21.09.2009
• New York 24./25.09.2009
• Moscow 02./03.10.2009
• Berlin 05./06.10.2009
• Seoul 12./13.10.2009
• Bejing 15./16.10.2009
• Sydney 20./21.10.2009

These preliminary auditions will be judged by a jury led by the artistic director of the competition, Boris Bloch.

You will be notified as to whether or not you have been accepted to take part in the competition no later than by November the 15th 2009.