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Four Notes International Piano Competition 2022 Environmental Awareness online edition (6)

FNIPC 2026 REGULATIONS 

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:​
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  • 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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