2nd International Competition Chamber Music with Guitar "Ferdinand Rebay"
In 2025, the International Chamber Music Competition with Guitar "Ferdinand Rebay" invites musicians to engage artistically with the music of Ferdinand Rebay and other classical works.
The competition categories are the duo variants : voice and guitar , flute and guitar , clarinet and guitar , violin and guitar , viola and guitar , oboe and guitar , guitar duo and solo guitar .
All information and the registration form for the International Music Competition Ferdinand Rebay 2025 can be found here on this page:
Participation Conditions and Competition Details
Dates
August 29 – September 1, 2025
Location
Bank Austria Salon, Altes Rathaus
Wipplingerstraße 6/8
1010 Vienna, Austria
Winners' concert
September 1, 2025, 19:00
Johann Sebastian Bach Musikschule
Guglgasse 12/C32, Gasometer C,
1110 Wien, Österreich
Categories
Duo formats:
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Guitar Duo
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Voice and Guitar
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Flute and Guitar
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Violin and Guitar
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Viola and Guitar
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Oboe and Guitar
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Clarinet and Guitar
Eligibility: Open to musicians of all nationalities who are not older than 35 years as of July 29, 2025.
Competition Structure
Two public rounds:
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1st Round: August 29, 2025
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2nd Round: August 30, 2025
Gala Concert & Award Ceremony:
September 1, 2025, 18:00
Bank Austria Salon – Altes Rathaus Vienna
Repertoire
Instrumental Duos
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1st Round:
Free program (max. 10 minutes), at least 5–6 minutes of music by F. Rebay -
2nd Round:
Free program (max. 20 minutes), at least 12–15 minutes of music by F. Rebay (including one complete sonata)
Voice and Guitar Duos
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1st Round:
Free program (max. 10 minutes), at least 5–6 minutes (2–3 songs) by F. Rebay -
2nd Round:
Free program (max. 15 minutes), at least 7–8 minutes (3–4 songs) by F. Rebay
The detailed Rebay repertoire for each duo category is listed below on this page in the corresponding text boxes.
Prizes
1st Prize: €1,000
2nd Prize: €800
3rd Prize: €600
All finalists will receive a certificate.
Registration Information
Application Deadline: August 9, 2025
To register:
Please complete the online registration form on this page and send the following documents via email to:
📧 competition@rebay-musikakademie.com
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Copy of an official ID (e.g., passport)
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Curriculum vitae
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Photo
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Proof of payment of the participation fee
Registration is only valid after all documents and the participation fee have been received.
Participation Fee
The fee is €75 per person
Please transfer the participation fee to the following account:
Bank: Raiffeisen Bank Wien
IBAN: AT48 3200 0000 1428 2081
BIC: RZBAATWW
Account Holder: Ferdinand Rebay Verein
The participation fee is non-refundable, even in case of withdrawal.
Important Notes
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Travel and accommodation costs must be covered by the participants.
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The organizers assume no liability for damages or loss.
Further Information
Detailed information on repertoire and requirements can be found in the official call for applications. We are happy to assist with questions regarding the music of Ferdinand Rebay.
Contact
📧 competition@rebay-musikakademie.com
We look forward to your participation and to experiencing your musical talent on stage!
Required Works by Ferdinand Rebay by Duo Category / Instrument
Duo – Two Guitars
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1st Round: “Großes Duo” from the 12 Gitarrenduos or 6 Variations on “Nel cor più non mi sento”
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2nd Round: "Kleine Serenade" or "Variationen über ein eigenes Thema"