Sounds of the Land of Fire
International Music Competition
Dedicated to Uzeyir Hajibeyli
Rounds
Our competition consists of two stages: the first stage is an online round (video selection) and the second stage is an offline round held in Vienna, which includes the final audition and a Gala Concert.
First Round (Video Selection)
Each participant is required to submit one or more videos with a total duration not exceeding 15 minutes. There is no minimum time limit.
Participants may submit one or two videos featuring a repertoire of their choice, recorded within the last two years.
Each recording must be captured using a single fixed camera, clearly showing the musician's face and hands.
The program must be performed from memory.
Second Round (Live in Vienna, Austria)
Each participant is required to perform a recital with a maximum duration of 25 minutes.
While the repertoire is chosen by the contestant, it MUST include at least one work by an Azerbaijani composer from the list below. (Note: The PDF format of the score of each work can be accessed by clicking on the title.)
The program must be performed by memory (except for the composition by an Azerbaijani composer)