LEOPOLD AUER INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION-FESTIVAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS 

October 1-10, 2027

Applications Deadline  Sept.10.2027.

I. PARTICIPANTS: VIOLIN

Juniors I "Mishel Piastro"
(8-14 years)

Juniors II "Efrem Zimbalist"
(14-17 years)

Seniors "Jascha Heifetz"
(17-35 years old)

String Quartet
Piano Trio
Piano Quartet
Piano Quintet
Composers
Violin and bow makers

NO AGE LIMIT

II. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPETITION
- Development of the Leopold Auer method and world violin art in general.
- Popularization of the Leopold Auer violin school founded in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1868 and developed by his musical descendants in the USA from 1915 ;
- Identification and support of the most talented children and young  performers;
- Formation and education of artistic taste; familiarizing  children, adolescents and youth with the best
  cultural traditions.

III. MAIN EVENTS
1. International Competition-Festival,  

2. International Competition for Composers.
3. Master classes for students, all interested musicians and teachers of educational institutions.
3. Gala concert of the laureates of the competition.
4. Concerts of the world's leading musicians.
5. Round table. Meetings with jury members, leading experts in the
field of music.

IV. ORGANIZERS OF THE COMPETITION
Organizing Committee
The organizing committee includes the President of Leopold Auer Society, Alla Aranovskaya,
Artistic Director and Technical Director of the Competition, Modest Tarakanov
The Organizing Committee approves the Regulations and the plan of the Competition, carries out direct preparation and
holding of the Competition, and decides organizational and financial issues.


Director of the Competition: Prof. Boris Kipnis 
President of the Competition:
President/CEO of the Leopold Auer Society -
Alla Aranovskaya

Jury

The jury consists of leading musicians and teachers from musical educational institutions worldwide.
The jury evaluates the performances, taking into account the artistic value and degree of complexity of the performed program, artistry and quality of the performance, and determines the winners of the competition.
The jury has the right to award NOT all titles, awards and prizes, as well as to divide them between the participants of the competition at its discretion.

V. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

1. Age categories and nominations:

Juniors I "Mishel Piastro"
(8-14 years old)

Juniors II "Efrem Zimbalist"
(14-17 years old)

Seniors "Jascha Heifetz"
(17-35 years old)

String Quartet
Piano Trio
Piano Quartet
Piano Quintet
Composers
Violin and bow makers

(NO AGE LIMIT)

2. Competition Rules:
All auditions are held in public.
In the Senior-quartet and Junior-solo nominations, the Competition consists of two rounds.
In the Senior-solo category, the Contest is held in three rounds.

No more than 12 participants in each
category are allowed to participate in the second round. 
No more than 6 participants are allowed to participate in the third round.
After each round, Participants can ask questions to the Jury.

3. Concertmasters.
A participant can perform with his or her accompanist.
If necessary, the organizers of the Competition are ready to provide the participant with an accompanist.
Payment for the competition accompanists 50 €  per hour, MUST be made only through the box office of the Competition.

VI. CONCERT PROGRAM
The Artistic Council of the Competition organizes:
1. Opening concert with the participation of the laureates of previous years.
2. Gala concert.
3. Master classes with jury members. ( 60€  per hour)

VII. PRIZES AND AWARDS
Seniors:
1st prize -  3000 € 
2nd prize - 2000 € 
3rd prize - 1500 € 

Juniors II "Efrem Zimbalist"
1st prize - 1500 € 
2nd prize - 1000 € 
3rd prize - 750 € 

Juniors I "Mishel Piastro"
1st prize - 750 € 
2nd prize - 500 € 
3rd prize - 300 € 

String Quartet
1st prize - 3000 € 
2nd prize - 2000 € 
3rd prize - 1500 € 

CHAMBER MUSIC 
Piano Trio, Piano Quartet, Piano Quintet

1st prize - 3000 € 
2nd prize - 2000 € 
3rd prize - 1500 € 

Special prizes from sponsors and partners.
All participants of the Competition are issued a Certificate of Participation in the Competition (upon request).

VIII. GENERAL RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS
§1. The age of participants
is determined on Oct. 1, 2027

§2. Changes in the program
may be claimed not later than Sept. 10, 2027

§3. The sequence
in which the works is set by the  participants.

§4. The Organizing Committee
does not pay the cost of transportation and accommodation for participants 
those who come to the Competition from other cities or from abroad.

§5. The organizers are not responsible

for the safety of the musical instruments, property and inventory of the contestants.

§6. Copyright:
• By registering, the participant declares that no third party  
recognizes any copyright and/or other legal rights in the materials created in the course of the Contest.
• All rights to the distribution of audio-video materials from the contest,  
including for commercial purposes, belong to the Association of  Leopold Auer
• In addition, at no cost and for an unlimited period of time, the participant transfers rights to the Competition organizers to broadcast and distribute the materials of the Competition.
• The Organizing Committee of the Competition has the right to broadcast the auditions
of the  Competition and the final Gala Concert on radio, television and on the  Internet
without additional fees to the participants.

• Audio and video filming during competitive auditions is  prohibited.
• Each participant of the Competition can purchase video and photo  
materials of their performances from the organizers of the Competition.

§7. Distribution and sale of advertising,
printed and other products is  carried out only
with the written permission of the Directorate of the Competition.

§8. All laureates of the Competition
are obliged to take part in the final Gala concert free of charge. 

If the participant refuses to take part in the final Gala concert,
they may be deprived of the prize.

§9. The laureates of the Competition

must be ready to take part in other concerts, organized and financed by the Organizing Committee. 
Of the Competition within 12 months after the completion of the Competition.

§10. By decision of the Organizing Committee,
a CD of one or several laureates of the Competition may be recorded.

§11. In case of disagreement in the interpretation
of the conditions of the Competition, the ENGLISH text is considered the only correct one.

IX. DOCUMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION
1. Application form of the participant with a photo.
The application form is filled out on the website of the competition:
https://www.auercompetition.org/conditions-2027/application-forms
When filling out the competition program,
it is obligatory to indicate the time of the program of the performance!
An electronic photograph must be at least 600x800 pixels.

2. Registration fee.
The application fee is paid by PAYPAL no later than Sept.10, 2027
For questions about paying the application  fee differently, please contact:
leopoldauersociety@gmail.com

PAYPAL: 

ATTENTION! The surname must be indicated in the payment order or receipt 

the participant or the name of the team for which the  fee is paid!

3. Amounts of registration fees:
JUNIOR GROUP I -60 € 

JUNIOR GROUP II - 75 € 

SOLO SENIOR- 100 € 
QUARTET  - 200 € 
CHAMBER GROUPS- 50 € PER MEMBER

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!
The paid fee is non-refundable and non-changeable.
Participants' performances in each nomination are paid separately.
All documents must be received by the Organizing Committee in
electronic form no later than SEPT.10, 2027
Organizing Committee reserves the right not to consider applications received after this  date.
If the candidate refuses to participate in the Competition, the documents and the entry fee will not be returned.
The participant independently obtains a entry visa based on an  invitation issued by the Organizing
Committee of the Competition.
After receiving the Application Form and paying the registration fee, the  Directorate sends the participant an invitation
to the Competition.

X. REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS
When registering, you must submit:
• a birth certificate or passport (original)
• an invitation for participation in the Competition
• receipt of payment of entry fee
• if the contestant performs some work that is not a  standard repertoire, and little-known contemporary work, (s)
he should (a) provide one copy of the sheet music of that work.

XI. MASTER CLASSES.
Within the framework of the Competition, master classes by leading teachers and musicians of the world will be held.
The cost of one master class is 60 €  per 50 min

XII. CONTACT PHONES AND PERSONS
Competition Director:
Boris Kipnis

WhatsApp/Telegram:+64 21 160 8167
Consulting on general issues:
Alla Aranovskaya
WhatsApp/Telegram + 1-785-218-3268