Propositions
8th EPTA Svetislav Stančić International Piano Competition will be held in Zagreb, Croatia, from 13 – 17 January 2023 in the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall.
The Competition is opened to all candidates up to 35 years of age (born after 1st January).
The Competition consists of four Rounds:
- Online Pre-Selection Round: Recital (max 20 minutes)
- First Round - Recital 1 ( max 30 minutes)
- Semifinal Round – Recital 2 (max 55 minutes)
- Final Round: Piano Concerto with the Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra
Deadline for submitting Video Data and Application Form is 30. September 2025.
Within three days upon the online Application candidates will receive link for uploading Video Data.
Pre-Selection results shall be sent to the candidates by 15 October 2025.
Each Application must contain the following:
a) neatly completed Application Form and Video Data
b ) recent photo (digital 300 dpi)
c ) proof of payment of 100 Euro paid to + the bank account: EPTA, Zagrebačka banka, Trg bana Jelačića 10, 10000 Zagreb IBAN:HR3523600001101636694, BIC/Swift ZABAHR2X
In case of withdrawal, subscription money will not be reimbursed.
d) copy of the passport for applicants from abroad
Any incorrect information in the Application will result in disqualification od the Competitor.
Changes in the programme stated in the Application will not be permitted.
All Rounds has to be performed by memory.
Daily practice, as well as rehearsal in the competition hall, will be provided for all candidates.
Three finalists will have two rehearsals with the Symphony Orchestra for the Finale Round.
EPTA Croatia reserves all rights for Radio and TV broadcasts during all Rounda of the Competition without any compensation to the competitors.
The Jury reserves the right to interrupt any Competitor whose programme exceeds the agreed duration.
The compulsory piece by Ivo Josipović will be available on www.svetislavstancic.com.hr
Performances in the Firstl Round will start with letter chosen at the Opening Ceremony. The order of appearance in Final Round is determined by the Jury.
All Competitors have to contact the Competition Office on 20 February 2026 in person submitting valid documentation, including passports.
The jury will choose no more than 24 Competitors for the First Round, 8 candidated for the Semifinal Round and 3 Competitors for the Final Round.
All Competitors will be presented with Certificate of Participitation.
Possible complaints against Jury decision will not be taken into consideration.
By submitting the Application, Competitors accept all conditions and decisions of the Competition.
I case of any ambiguities caused by translation, the Croatian text of the regulations is considered authoritative.
