XX Golden Key Piano Composition Competition

The intention of the XX Golden Key Piano Composition Competition is to encourage creativity and self-expression in new and upcoming composers and to provide an opportunity for winning compositions to reach an international audience at the World Composers’ Recital held as part of the Golden Key Music Festival of Vienna. The competition comprises National and International Divisions. The National Division is exclusively available to composers residing in the United States, whereas the International Division is open to composers worldwide. U.S. residents have the option to apply for the National, International, or both divisions. • A composition may be in any style and should be originally written for a piano or a piano in ensemble with up to four other instruments or/and voice(s) as long as piano would be the leading, not just an accompanying, instrument. Compositions for extended piano technique or prepared piano are not permitted.