International Mozart Competition for young pianists up to 15 years old
"AMADEUS“, the international Mozart competition for young pianists up to 15 years old was founded to salute the genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who performed in Brno at the Reduta theatre on 30th December 1767
Competition Rules
Competition: 13th and 14th of November 2025 Besední dům, Komenského nám. 8., Brno, Czech Republic
Concert of laureates: 15th of November 2025 Besední dům, Komenského nám. 8., Brno,, Czech Republic
Conditions
Time limits and categories
The competition has one round. It is not compulsory to be a student at a music school or institution. Participants are categorised according to year of birth.
Repertoire
At least one composition by W. A. Mozart
Eventually other compositions by different authors who were contemporaries of Mozart e.g.:
A. Fr. Bečvařovský, L. van Beethoven, J. A. Benda, J. L. Dusík, Fr. X. Dušek, J. N. Hummel, J. Jelínek, L. Koželuh, J. Kř. Kuchař, V. V. Mašek, L. Mozart, J. Mysliveček, J. J. Ryba, J. A. Štěpán, V. J. Tomášek, J. Kř. Vaňhal, J. A. Vitásek, A. Vranický, V. Jírovec, etc.
Organization, programm
The closing date for applications is: 3th October 2025 Applications must be made online at www.amadeusbrno.cz
Prizes in the competition
The jury grants these prizes in each category: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and Honourable Mention.
All prizes can be shared upon the jury´s recommendation or some might be skipped. All contestants who win one of the prizes receive a diploma, gifts and the title of a laureate on Winners' Concert. Program of the concert will be determined by the jury.
Absolut winner:
An offer to perform a concert with the symphony orchestra.
The jury may decide to award these special prizes amount to 65 000 CZK:
The jury may decide to award a special prize to teachers for their efforts and preparation of the contestants. Special prizes need not be awarded and can be divided. The decision of the jury is final.
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