IBLA Grand Prize
International Piano Competition & Master Classes

Eligibility
  1. The competition is open to pianists from all over the world and is divided into the following sections: Adult, Young, Four Hands/Duo Piano, Piano Concerto, and Accompanist.

  2. The Adult, Four Hands/Duo Piano, Piano Concerto and Accompanist sections are without age limit.
    The Young Section is further divided into A, B, C, D:
    Level
    Age
    		  
    Adult
    24 and over
    		 
    A
    7-10
    		  
    B
    11-14
    		  
    C
    15-18
    		  
    D
    19-23
    		  
  3. Competitors may enroll in a higher age category than they belong.
Repertory Requirements:
  1. Adult Level: free recital program of approximately 40 minutes (for example: all works of one composer or a variety of styles and periods or all contemporary music, etc.) Extremely innovative works are very welcome.

  2. Young Levels: free program with an approximate duration of:

    10 minutes for Level A
    15 minutes for Level B
    20 minutes for Level C
    25 minutes for Level D

  3. Four Hands/Duo Piano Section: free program of approximately 25 minutes

  4. Piano Concerto Section: one concerto of the pianists' choice

  5. Piano Accompanist Section: free program of approximately 25 minutes (to accompany piano concerto, strings, winds or voice)
Rules:
  1. Competitors, except for those in the Four Hands/Duo Piano and Accompanist Sections, must perform from memory.

  2. One copy of each score must be provided for the Jury.

  3. The decisions of the Jury are final.

  4. Competitors waive all rights of remuneration for the broadcasting, televising or recording of their performance.

  5. The President, the Artistic directors and the Jury reserve the right to terminate any performance at any time and to withhold any award in any category if the quality of performance is not of a high standard.

  6. For any matter in dispute the decision of the IBLA Foundation Board of Directors shall be final.

  7. Participation in the competition assumes the unconditional acceptance of the present rules without reservation.
Travel:
Catania airport is the closest airport to Ragusa-Ibla, Italy. You may find direct flights from Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, Paris, London, etc. You may be offered the opportunity to perform in open stage evening concerts in Ragusa as well as in other cities associated with the IBLA Festival. The competition will provide the necessary transportation to these locations. However, you are not required to attend throughout the competition; you may leave after your scheduled performances, should you have other commitments