Filled out application submitted as a docx. or pdf. file.
A copy of the participant’s birth certificate or passport.
A photo submitted electronically (900x1130 pixels).
The application will be supplied by the organizers.
The application is not accepted if the declared program does not meet the conditions of the competition, the documents are not available in full or the deadline for their submission to the organizer is violated.
C. Bechstein — The Sound of Excellence
Award Winners
All participants are awarded with diplomas of the competition.
The winners of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group, will be awarded with the title “Laureate,” awarded diplomas, and memorable gifts.
The organizational committee in consultation with the Jury can establish special prizes, including the “Grand Prix” title.
The jury reserves the right to not distribute all prizes.
One prize can be given to several contestants.
Teachers of laureate and diploma winners are also given memorable gifts.
Special Prize for the Best German Composer Award and more extra prizes depended on the Jury.
At C. Bechstein Germany and C. Bechstein Europe,
piano-makers build musical masterpieces by hand.
Application Information for Participants
Last name, first name of the participant
Age of the participant (as of 1 November 2021)
Age Group
Date of birth
School (full name)
Name of teacher (in full, indicating honorary titles) and signature
The Program of the 1st and 2nd rounds, indicating the timing of each (specify the composers with initials, keys only alphabetically, when specifying opusa, write "opus", not "composition")
Additional attachments to the application:
Copy of participant’s birth certificate (passport).
Portrait photo in electronic format with a resolution of 950*570 pixels (if the photo is horizontal) and 900*1130 pixels (if the photo is vertical).