SOFIA PIANO
COMPETITION
INTERNATIONAL
August 25th - 31st, 2020
about
The Sofia Piano Competition International is open to pianists from around the world with six different age levels. Applicants may choose to apply for a concerto category or solo category. Winners of the concerto category will three rehearsals and a dress rehearsal with orchestra prior to the performance. Winners of the solo category will perform on three separate dates during their stay in Sofia.
ww
The adjudication will take place electronically and winners will be invited with expenses paid to Sofia, Bulgaria to perform with the orchestra or on the soloist concert. To meet the orchestra, click the link below.
Age Levels
9-12
BEGINNING ARTIST
14-17
YOUNG ARTIST
18-22
JUNIOR ARTIST
23-27
SENIOR ARTIST
28-32
EMERGING ARTIST
33 and older
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
Concerto Category
Winners of the concerto competition will perform with Sofia Symphony Orchestra live in concert between August 25th and 31st, 2020. Each winner will have three rehearsals and a dress rehearsal with the orchestra. All winners will receive an all expense paid trip to Sofia which will include: airfare, housing, and food. Prizes regarding management, record deals, etc. will be decided on site prior to the performance and will be announced the night of concert.
Please click here to learn about the submission requirements for the Concerto Competition.
Solo Category
Winners of the Solo Competition will perform for a live audience between August 25th and 31st 2020. Each winner will prepare a forty minute program which. All winners will receive an all expense paid trip to Sofia which will include: airfare, housing, and food. Prizes regarding management, record deals, etc. will be decided on site prior to the performance and will be announced the night of concert.
Please click here to learn about the submission requirements for the Concerto Competition.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please click the link below to download a PDF copy of the full submission guidelines. This document offers a comprehensive step-by-step instruction on completing the application and making your submission is successfully processed. Please read all the information carefully.