The 4th FOUR NOTES INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION 2026

will be held in two disciplines PIANO SOLO and PIANO DUO 

      The participant is obliged to do online registration:​​​

• Prepare the document that confirms the year of birth,(passport/ ID)

• Complete online application form and attached all necessary documents.

• After receiving the registration we will confirm the acceptance and we will indicate the method of payment of the  registration fee.

• After the registration you will receive the confirmation email.

• The deadline for registrations is April 1st ,2026.

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PIANO SOLO CATEGORIES & MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE DURATION

• Baby category, up to 8 Years old (2018 and younger) - 6 min

• Cat. A, from 9 to 11 years old (2015 and younger) - 10 min 

• Cat. B, from 12 to 14 years old (2012 and younger) - 15 min 

• Cat. C, from 15 to 17 years old (2009 and younger) - 18 min

• Cat D, from 18 to 21 years old (2005 and younger) - 25 min 

• Cat. E, from 22 to 35 years old (1991 and younger) - 35 min  

 

REPERTOIRE FOR PIANO SOLO

Each contestant is required to play their program from memory

• Baby Category: free choice pieces.

• A, B and C Categories:  minimum two pisces different in style and epoch.

• D Category: one movement of classical sonata and minimum one free choice piece different in style and epoch.

• E Category: minimum two pieces different in style and epoch including one movement of classical or romantic sonata.  

 

PIANO DUO CATEGORIES ( 4 HANDS ) & MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE DURATION​

• Cat. A, up to 11 years old (2015 and younger) - 10 min 

• Cat. B, from 12 to 17 years old (2009 and younger) - 15 min

• Cat. C, from 18 to 35 years old (1991 and younger) - 30 min  

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REPERTOIRE FOR PIANO DUO

In the Piano Duo Categories, participants are permitted to use sheet music during their performances.

• A and B Categories: free choice pieces.

• C Category: minimum two pisces different in style and epoch.  

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REGISTRATION FEES

​       PIANO SOLO : 

• Baby Category 240 AED (55 EUR)

• A and B Category 280 AED (65 EUR)

• C and D Category 352 AED (75 EUR)

• E Category 365 AED (85 EUR) 

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       PIANO DUO:

• A Category 280 AED (65 EUR)

• B Category 352 AED (75 EUR)

• C Category 365 AED (85 EUR) 

 

The stated donation amounts for the Piano Duo discipline refer to the one registration

(both participants of duet).

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