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INSTRUMENTS & CATEGORIES ADMITTED
The Berlin Classical Music Competition 2025 welcomes participants performing on the following instruments and in the following formats:
Keyboard Instruments
Piano (Solo & Four Hands)
Harpsichord
Organ
Accordion
String Instruments
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Guitar
Harp
Woodwinds
Flute
Oboe
English Horn
Clarinet
Saxophone
Bassoon
Brass Instruments
Brass Instruments
Tuba
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Voice
Soprano
Mezzo-Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
Percussion
Vibraphone
Marimba
Snare Drum
Multi-Percussion Setup
Timpani
Drum Set
Hand Percussion
Chamber Music Ensembles
Duo
Trio
Quartet
Quintet
String Quartet
Saxophone Quartet
Wind Quintet
Reed Quintet
Other combinations (instrumental or mixed with voice)
Age Categories
Participants will be evaluated within age-based divisions, as detailed in the Eligibility section.
| Category | Birth Year | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Child Prodigy | Born in 2020 or later | up to 10 minutes |
| Rising Star I | Born in 2019–2018 | up to 10 minutes |
| Rising Star II | Born in 2017–2016 | up to 10 minutes |
| Junior Virtuoso I | Born in 2015–2014 | up to 15 minutes |
| Junior Virtuoso II | Born in 2013–2012 | up to 15 minutes |
| Aspiring Artist I | Born in 2011–2010 | up to 20 minutes |
| Aspiring Artist II | Born in 2009–2008 | up to 20 minutes |
| Emerging Talent I | Born in 2007–2006 | up to 20 minutes |
| Emerging Talent II | Born in 2005–2004 | up to 20 minutes |
| Advanced Performer I | Born in 2003–2002 | up to 25 minutes |
| Advanced Performer II | Born in 2001–2000 | up to 25 minutes |
| Professional | Born in 1999 or earlier | up to 25 minutes |
