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The Institute for Keyboard Studies of the “University of Music and the Performing Arts Vienna” is situated in the heart of the Austrian capital, close to the Konzerthaus and the Musikverein Wien. Here, the next generation of gifted young musicians is trained at the highest professional level.
Entrance exam for Solo Piano Master + postgraduate course - March 5th 2019
Registration: https://www.mdw.ac/apps/anm_zulassung.php
ADMISSION EXAMS JUNE 2019
Bachelor Solo Piano - 24-26 June
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The entrance exam consists of the following:
- Written theory and ear-training test
- Practical Performance test
- Repertoire for the practical performance test for the Bachelors course:
The practical performance tests takes place in two rounds:
1st Round(eliminatory round): A virtuoso study and a work of free choice
2nd Round:
- a work of the Viennese classics (from Haydn up to and including Schubert)
- a Prelude and Fugue from the Well-Tempered Klavier of Bach
- a romantic work
Works from the first round may not be included in the second.
In order to pass the exam, a pass mark is required in all sections.
+ German language test. Please apply to the Studies Department for exact information. There will be the opportunity to take an exam in June. It is not however obligatory. There is no charge.
Masters Solo Piano - 24-26 June
Registration: https://www.mdw.ac/apps/anm_zulassung.php
The entrance exam consists of the following:
Practical Performance test:
- The performance of several works of different styles before a jury
- An interview with the Jury. The interview is designed to assess the suitability of the candidate for the chosen course
Repertoire for the practical performance test for the Masters course:
1st Round(eliminatory round): A virtuoso study and a work of free choice
2nd Round:
- a work of the Viennese classics (from Haydn up to and including Schubert)
- a Prelude and Fugue from the Well-Tempered Klavier of Bach
- a romantic work
- a work from the period of Impressionism to the present day
Works from the first round may not be included in the second.
In order to pass the exam, a pass mark is required in all sections.
+ German language test. Please apply to the Studienabteilung for exact information. There will be the opportunity to take an exam in June. It is not however obligatory. There is no charge.
Piano Vocal Accompaniment Bachelor and Master + postgraduate course - June 5th 2019
Registration: https://www.mdw.ac/apps/anm_zulassung.php