Proof of payment for the participation fee must be submitted concurrently with the online registration.
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The registration fee will not be refunded in the event of rejection following the preselection, withdrawal or non-attendance.

The order of candidates in each round of the competition will be determined by lots drawn by the Organising Committee.

The results will be announced by the Organising Committee after the completion of each round, after deliberation by the Jury.

The Jury shall abide by the provisions of the Competition Rules.

Candidates are strictly forbidden to come in contact with members of the Jury throughout their participation in the competition. Jury members are not allowed to evaluate their own students or pupils.

Candidates will be able to choose between three different piano models: Bösendorfer - Concert Grand 280VC, Yamaha - CFX Concert Grand Piano, Steinway & Sons - Model D Concert Grand Piano.

Practice rooms will be made available to the candidates before each round of the competition.

Finalists will have one rehearsal with the orchestra.
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Candidates must perform the repertoire from memory.

All the semifinalists will receive diplomas.
All the finalists will receive diplomas and medals.
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By participating, the candidates will grant the "Oltenia" Philharmonic Orchestra - Craiova the right to audio-video broadcast of all the materials from the competition, on all media channels deemed appropiate by the organizers, the right of photography, live transmission and recording. The materials used will have the sole purpose of promoting both the competitors and the competition.
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By completing and submitting the ONLINE entry form, the candidate agrees to the terms and conditions of these rules.
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All information published on the official Competition website is correct at the time of publication. The Organising Committee reserves the right to make changes if circumstances so require.

The original Romanian version of the competition rules supersedes all other interpretations.

Candidates are responsible for their travel and accommodation costs. However, upon request, the organizers can provide an arrangement where competitors can benefit from a 3-star hotel and all meals for the sum of 50 euro per person per day.

The Competition will issue participants official invitations for their visa applications.