• The competition will take place from 13th to 17th November 2025, and will be a single-round event.*

• The competition is divided into two main groups: A (five categories) and B (two categories). Group A includes students from private lessons and elementary art schools, while Group B includes students from music grammar schools, conservatoires, and music academies.

• The participant's age on 13th November 2025 will determine their category placement.

• Only original compositions for four hands or two pianos, or their authorised versions, may be performed in the competition. The jury has the right to request sheet music for lesser-known pieces before the start of the competition round.

• Younger categories may choose the mandatory piece from a higher category. Younger participants may compete in an older category.

• Memorisation is not required. Turning pages is not allowed by another person. The positioning of the pianos facing each other is fixed.

• The jury reserves the right to interrupt a performance if the time limit is exceeded.

• The international jury will decide on the awarding of prizes, special prizes (Special Prize for the performance of a composition by Vlastimil Lejsek, Special Prize for performing a classical work, Audience Prize, Prize for the best Czech duo), and honorary mentions. The jury’s decision is final.

• The ceremonial announcement of winners and award presentation will take place at the end of each competition day.

 

*13th November - opening concert, 14th-17th November - competition days (length of the competition depending on the number of participants), 17th November - laureates concert.