Since 2011, a jury of experts has decided annually on the awarding of scholarships. These range from 4’000-7’000 Swiss Francs, depending on the performance.

Candidates are admitted who…

• were born after 1 September 1996;
• have been enrolled for a minimum of two semesters at a Swiss music academy according to the list of the Conference of Swiss Universities of Music CSUM;
• have submitted a complete application in time and meet all requirements;
• are invited to the audition on the basis of the video pre-selection by the jury.

 

A maximum of two participations is possible.
An elimination at the video pre-selection is considered a participation.

 

Please note:

 

• A COMPLETE WORK FROM THE CLASSICAL PERIOD AND AN ADDITIONAL COMPLETE WORK FROM THE BAROQUE OR ROMANTIC PERIOD MUST BE PREPARED.
• The audition time is 10 minutes.
  The jury decides what is to be performed.
  Due to time constraints, only excerpts can be presented.
  
• You have to bring you own accompanist!
• A grand piano and music stands are available in the concert hall.
• The audition is not open to the public.
• The candidates will be informed of the jury’s decision within one week after the audition. No information will be given regarding the jury’s decisions. They are final and cannot be appealed.

The audition takes place at Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich, Florhofgasse 6, 8001 Zürich.