- For Hong Kong Applicants -

Categories

  • Piano Solo: any recital repertoire at the applicant’s discretion
  • Piano Concerto: any concerto repertoire at the applicant’s discretion
  • Violin/Viola: any repertoire including concerto at the applicant’s discretion
  • Cello/Double Bass: any repertoire including concerto at the applicant’s discretion
  • Chamber Music:  Duo/Trio/Quartet/Quintet/Sextet/Septet/Octet: any repertoire at the applicant’s discretion

Contestants are welcome to join more than one category

 

Ages  (as of Sept 1, 2023)

Junior Division 

  • Age 13 & below
  • Piano Solo or Concerto: Single work of recital or one movement of concerto repertoire
  • Violin/ Viola: Single work of recital or concerto repertoire
  • Cello/ Bass: Single work of recital or concerto repertoire
  • Preliminary Audition: maximum 10 minutes
  • Semi-final: maximum 15 minutes
  • Final: maximum around 15 minutes

Senior Division 

  • Age 14-18 (must be in Hong Kong secondary/ high school)
  • Piano Solo: Two contrasting works of recital repertoire
  • Piano Concerto: One movement of concerto repertoire
  • Strings: Two contrasting works of recital or concerto repertoire
  • Preliminary Audition: minimum 10 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 10 minutes
  • Final: maximum around 15-20 minutes

Young Artists Division 

  • Age 18 & above college students
  • Piano Solo: Two contrasting works of recital repertoire
  • Piano Concerto: One movement of concerto repertoire
  • Strings: Two contrasting works of recital or concerto repertoire
  • Preliminary Audition: maximum 15 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 15 minutes
  • Final: less than 30 minutes

Chamber Music Junior Division

  • Age 18 & below*
  • Chamber Music: Single work of chamber music repertoire, at the applicants’ discretion
  • Preliminary Audition: maximum 15 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 15 minutes
  • Final: less than 30 minutes
    *Dominant age of the members determine the category

Chamber Music Young Artist Division

  • Age 18-25*
  • Chamber Music: Two contrasting works of chamber music repertoire, at the applicants’ discretion
  • Preliminary Audition: maximum 15 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 15 minutes
  • Final: less than 30 minutes
    *Dominant age of the members determine the category

Jury Special Prize Division 

  • Age 25 & below
  • Hong Kong Residents only 
  • HKGNA is committed to serving our next generation of young artists including those with disadvantaged circumstances and those that need special attention and nurturing. Therefore, a special prize will be awarded at the Jury’s discretion to a contestant who demonstrates musical talent and financial need.
  • In addition to the regular requirements, the contestant must write a statement limited to 100 words on why he or she should be considered for this special prize. The contestant (or parent(s) if below 18) must submit a recent Hong Kong Tax Return as proof of income to demonstrate financial need. No application fee is required.
  • Piano Solo: Two contrasting works of recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Piano Concerto: One movement of concerto repertoire
  • Strings: Two contrasting works of recital  or concerto repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Preliminary Audition: minimum 10 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 10 minutes
  • Final: less than 30 minutes

 

- For International Applicants -

Categories

  • Piano Solo
  • Strings  (Violin/Viola/Cello)  

 

Contestants are welcome to join more than one category

 

Ages  (as of Sept 1, 2023)

International Junior Division 

  • Age 13 & below
  • Piano: Single work of recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Strings: Single work of concerto or recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Preliminary Audition: maximum 10 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 10 minutes
  • Final: maximum 15 minutes

International Senior Division 

  • Age 18 & below high school students
  • Piano: Two contrasting works of recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Strings: Two contrasting works of concerto or recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Preliminary Audition: minimum 10 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 10 minutes
  • Final: maximum 15-20 minutes

International Young Artists Division 

  • Age 18 & above college students
  • Piano: Two contrasting works of recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Strings: Two contrasting works of concerto or recital repertoire, at the applicant’s discretion
  • Preliminary Audition: maximum 15 minutes
  • Semi-final: minimum 15 minutes
  • Final: maximum 30 minutes