Performance&Program Requirements
The 2nd Carl Bechstein Piano Competition for Young Pianists (Thailand)
The Rising Star Categories
Performance Requirements
- Performances are to be done by memory.
- The duration of the performance will be noted in the program requirements.
- Performances that do not comply with the program requirements will be subject to disqualification.
- Contest organizers reserve the right to make changes and adjustments to the program requirements.
- Announcement of the finalists not later than 25 January 2026
Program Requirements - Rising Star Categories
- Infant Group: 5 years old inclusive
- Program duration up to 5 minutes – free program
- Youth Group: 6-7 years old inclusive
- Program duration of up to 8 minutes – free program
- Group A: 8-9 years old inclusive
- Program duration of up to 10 minutes. – free program
- Group B: 10-12 years old inclusive
- Program duration of up to 15 minutes – free program
- Group C: 13-14 years old inclusive
- Program duration of up to 25 minutes – free program
- Group D: 15-17 years old inclusive
- Program duration of up to 30 minutes – free program
C. Bechstein
— The Sound of Excellence
Jury
- The jury’s responsibility is to evaluate the participants’ performance.
- The jury will consist of leading teachers and professors.
- The jury will be determined by the organizers.
- The jury’s decisions will be a result of discussion and are open to internal voting.
- The jury’s decisions are final and are not subject to review.