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4rd year of an international Bach competition for children and youth
October 24th – 27th 2025
Competition for Children and Young People is intended to be an impetus for young people to realize that Bach‘s music provides broad creative space to all those with the courage to immerse themselves in studying this musical beauty.
A one-round international competition meant for pianists up to 18 years of age.
Where:
J. S. Bach Music School in Dobřany
Adress:
Stromořadí 439
334 41 Dobřany
Czech Republic
Web: www.bachacademy.eu
Email: mail@bachacademy.eu
Telephone:
+420 377 972 943
+420 736 472 478
IČ: 07171382
DIČ: CZ07171382
Prizes
| Category | 1st PRIZE | 2st PRIZE | 3st PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1, A2, A3 | CZK 4000 | CZK 2500 | CZK 1250 |
| A4, A5, B1 | CZK 6000 | CZK 4000 | CZK 2500 |
COMPETITION CATEGORIES (AS PER AGE ON 31. Dec 2023)
| CATEGORY | AGE | TIME LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | up to 9 years (including) | 4–8 min. |
| A2 | 10–11 years | 6–10 min. |
| A3 | 12–13 years | 9–13 min. |
| A4 | 14–15 years | 13–17 min. |
| A5 | 16–18 years | 18–22 min. |
| B1 | up to 18 years | 24–28 min. |
COMPETITION REPERTOIRE
1. Compulsory piece – one or more pieces selected from the pre-specified music by J. S. Bach.
The competition programme will include at least one work of music by J. S. Bach selected from the list of compulsory pieces in the given category.
B1 category – 2 compulsory pieces (one of each subcategory).
2. One or more pieces of music by J. S. Bach of own choice – it is not permitted to choose compulsory pieces from any lower category.
3. One or more pieces from a different musical era from the worldwide repertoire of own choice
(we recommend that you perform a piece originating from your country).
APPLICATIONS
The deadline for submitting applications is 30 September 2025. An electronic application form is available in the section Application.
COMPETITION FEE
Payable unil September 30th 2025 (inclusive).
A1, A2, A3 – CZK 1000
A4, A5, B1 – CZK 1200
Bank transfer:
Raiffeisen BANK
Account number: 673077002/5500
IBAN: CZ8155000000000673077002
SWIFT: RZBCCZPP
Message for the recipient: First Name and Surname of the Contestant.
International Payment: Euro / SEPA payment – cashless payment from abroad, the fees are shared.
A different form of payment – cashless payment from abroad, the fees are payable by the Sender.
The competition fee is not payable by cheque.
No competition fee may be paid on site.
The competition fee is not returnable.
ORGANIZER OF THE COMPETITION
Endowment fund „Bachova akademie Dobřany“ in cooperation with
The J. S. Bach Music School, Dobřany.
COMPETITION JURY
Bernhard Klapprott (Germany) Harpsichordist, organist, conductor, F. Liszt Academy in Weimar – Old Music Institute
Ema Jedlička Gogova (Macedonia / Czechia) Concert pianist, J. S. Bach Music School Dobřany, Brno Conservatory
Borbála Dobozy (Hungary) Concert harpsichordist, F. Liszt Academy in Budapest
Anna Kašparová (Czechia / Italy) Concert pianist, organist, Randaberg School of Arts, University of Stavanger
Lukáš Klánský (Czechia) Concert pianist, Prague Grammar and Music School, Music Academy in Prague
Tomasz Ritter (Poland) Concert pianist, keyboard player – hammerklavier, harpsichord
Marek Čermák (Czechia) Conductor, harpsichordist, organist
COMPETITION PARTNERS
