Repertoire The Bach Pianist

For pianists more experienced with Bach’s music
that want to present more than one work.

Contestants entering The Bach Pianist section, must play all works by memory.

  • The names of the First-Prizewinners with their recordings will be uploaded onto the Competition’s YouTube Channel
  • Teachers of 1st prizewinners will be announced including their city and country of origin
  • All other Prizewinners and their teachers will be listed on the Prizewinners’ page of our website PLAY BACH!
  • All Prizewinners and their teachers will receive a certificate from the competition
  • All participants will receive written feedback from the jury.

6 years and under

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 August 2024
The results will be announced on 30 September 2024

Entry fee: €60    /    1st Prize: €60 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A

An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

7 years and under

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 August 2024
The results will be announced on 30 September 2024

Entry fee: €60    /    1st Prize: €60 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A

An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

8 years and under

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 August 2024
The results will be announced on 30 September 2024

Entry fee: €60     /    1st Prize: €60 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

  • J. S. Bach: Little Prelude in C major BWV 939 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Little Prelude in G minor BWV 929 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Little Prelude in D minor BWV 926 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Little Prelude in F major BWV 927 – La Folia © Score
  • C. P. E. Bach: March from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook, BWV Anh. 122 – La Folia © Score
  • J. P. Telemann: Gigue al’ Anglaise from Der getreue Musik-Meister – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Aria from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook, BWV Anh. 515 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Gigue, from the Overture (Suite) in F major BWV 820 – Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

9 years and under

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 September 2024
The results will be announced on 30 October 2024

Entry fee: €80    /    1st Prize: €80 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

10 YEARS AND UNDER

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 September 2024
The results will be announced on 30 October 2024

Entry fee: €80   /    1st Prize: €80 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below.

  • J. S. Bach: Invention No. 6 in E major, BWV 777 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Invention No. 15 in B minor, BWV 786 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Invention No. 14 in B-flat major, BWV 785 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Fughetta in C major, BWV 872a – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach–A. Siloti: Prelude from the Cello Suite No. 1 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Minuet I and Minuet II from the Partita I in B-flat major BWV 825 (without repeats) – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Minuet I and Minuet II from the French Suite I in D minor BWV 812 (without repeats) – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Fantasia in A minor BWV 922 (without Fugue section. Bars 1-34 1st beat only) – La Folia © Score
  • J. Pachelbel: Chaconne in D major (Theme and Variations) La Folia © Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

11 years and under

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 September 2024
The results will be announced on 30 October 2024

Entry fee: €100    /    1st Prize: €100 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

  • S. Bach: Invention No. 5 in E-flat major, BWV 776 – La Folia © Score
  • S. Bach: Invention No. 10 in G major, BWV 781 – La Folia © Score
  • S. Bach: Invention No. 7 in E minor, BWV 778 – La Folia © Score
  • S. Bach: Invention No. 11 in G minor, BWV 782 – La Folia © Score
  • S. Bach–A. Siloti: Prelude from the Cello Suite No. 1 – La Folia © Score
  • S. Bach: Minuet I and Minuet II from the French Suite 2 in C minor BWV 813 (without repeats) – La Folia © Score
  • S. Bach: Minuet and Trio from the French Suite 3 in B minor BWV 814 (without repeats)        La Folia © Score
  • S. Bach: Fantasia duobus subiectis in G minor BWV 917 – Score
  • S. Bach: Six Little Preludes BWV 939–943 + 999 C minor – La Folia © Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

12 YEARS AND UNDER

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 September 2024
The results will be announced on 30 October 2024

Entry fee: €100    /    1st Prize: €100 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

  • J. S. Bach: Invention No. 8 in F major, BWV 779 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Invention No. 9 in F minor, BWV 780 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 3 in D major, BWV 789 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 10 in G major, BWV 781 – La Folia © Score
  • J. A. Reincken–J. S. Bach: Adagio and Presto, 2nd and 3rd Movements (or 3rd 4th Movements in some editions) from the Sonata in A minor, BWV 965 – Score
  • J. A. Reincken– J. S. Bach: Adagio and Allegro, 2nd and 3rd movements, from the Sonata in C major, BWV 966 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Minuet I and Minuet II from the English Suite No. 4 in F major BWV 809 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Passepied I and Passepied II from the English Suite No. 5 in E minor BWV 809 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Fantasia in C minor (without the Fugue), BWV 906 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: 1st or 3rd movement from the Italian Concerto, BWV 971 – Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

13 YEARS AND UNDER

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 October 2024
The results will be announced on 30 November 2024

Entry fee: €120     /    1st Prize: €120 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

  • J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 5 in E-flat major, BWV 791 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 11 in G minor, BWV 797 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 14 in B major, BWV 800 – La Folia © Score
  • J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 15 in B minor, BWV 801 – La Folia © Score
  • A. Vivaldi–J. S. Bach: Allegro (1st Movement) from Concerto No. 7 in F major, BWV 978 (based on a violin concerto A. Vivaldi, op. 3 no. 3) – Score
  • A. Vivaldi–J. S. Bach:  Allegro (3rd Movement) from Concerto No. 7 in F major, BWV 978 (based on a violin concerto A. Vivaldi, op. 3 no. 3) – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Gavotte I and Gavotte II from the French Overture in B minor BWV 831 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Bourrée I and Bourrée II from the French Overture in B minor BWV 831 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Prelude from the English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Praeambulum from Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 929 – Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

14 YEARS AND UNDER

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 October 2024
The results will be announced on 30 November 2024

Entry fee: €120     /    1st Prize: €120 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

  • J. S. Bach: Any 1 Prelude & Fugue from the Well-tempered Clavier I or II – Score 1/Score 2
  • A. Vivaldi–J. S. Bach: Allegro (3rd Movement) from Concerto No. 9 in G major, BWV 980 (based on a violin concerto by A. Vivaldi, op. 4 no. 1) –
  • J. S. Bach: A Suite or a selection of movements from one Suite (for a full list of Suites see here) between 6 and 8 minutes
  • G. F. Handel: Chaconne in G major HWV 435 – Score
  • J. S. Bach: Capriccio in E major, BWV 993 – Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

15 YEARS AND UNDER

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 November 2024
The results will be announced on 30 December 2024

Entry fee: €120     /    1st Prize: €240 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

  • S. Bach: Any 1 Prelude & Fugue from the Well-tempered Clavier I or II – Score 1/Score 2
  • Vivaldi–J. S. Bach: Largo + Gigue (Presto), (2nd and 3rd Movements) from Concerto No. 4 in G minor, BWV 975 (based on a violin concerto by A. Vivaldi, op. 3 no. 12) – Score
  • S. Bach: A Suite or a selection of movements from one Suite (for a full list of Suites see here) between 8 and 10 minutes
  • S. Bach: Toccata in E minor, BWV 914 – Score
  • S. Bach: Capriccio in B-flat major, on The departure of his most beloved brother, BWV 992 – Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

16 YEARS AND UNDER

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 December 2024
The results will be announced on 30 January 2025

Entry fee: €120     /    1st Prize: € 360 + Diploma

Participants must record 2 works in total: one work from List A and one from List B .

List A
An own choice of work or movement(s) from a larger work (e.g. Suite) by J. S. Bach.
(No time limit).

List B
Choose one work from the list below:

  • S. Bach: Any 1 Prelude & Fugue from the Well-tempered Clavier I or II – Score 1 / Score 2
  • S. Bach: Any 1 Fugue from the Art of Fugue BWV 1080 – Score
  • Marcello–J. S. Bach: Concerto No. 3 in D minor (complete), BWV 974 (based on an oboe concerto by A. Marcello) – Score
  • S. Bach: A Suite or a selection of movements from one Suite (for a full list of Suites see here) between 10 and 12 minutes
  • S. Bach: 3-part Ricercar from the Musical Offering BWV 1079 – Score
  • S. Bach: Any 1 of the Toccatas with the exception of E minor (BWV 914) – Score
  • S. Bach: Aria variata, BWV 989 – Score
  • S. Bach: Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue – Score

Works can be played with, or without repeats.

OPEN AGE PROFESSIONALS

You can submit your application between 20 to 30 January 2025
The results will be announced on 28 February 2025

Entry fee: €150     /    1st Prize: €800 + Diploma

Participants are being evaluated on a high standard of performance, thus the jury is not obliged to award all the prizes.

Program consisting of:

at least ONE original work of J. S. Bach   AND   work(s) of the performer’s own choice from any period
(Please note: your program may also consist entirely of works by J. S. Bach)

  • Please choose original works by J. S. Bach (in case of doubt, consult the BWV).
  • Works have to be played by memory.
  • Works can be played with, or without repeats.

Minimum length 25 minutes. Maximum length 30 minutes.

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To demonstrate the possibilities of program and repertoire choice, here are some SAMPLE PROGRAMS:
  • SAMPLE PROGRAM 1: Total time: 28:00
  1. J. S. Bach – French Suite No. 2 [without repeats] (8:40 minutes)
  2. J. S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue in C minor book 1 (2:50 minutes)
  3. F. Chopin – Mazurkas Op. 63 (6:50 minutes)
  4. C. Debussy – Preludes book 1 Nos. 1-3 (9:40 minutes)

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  • SAMPLE PROGRAM 2: Total time: 26 minutes
  1. J. S. Bach – a selection of Preludes and Fugues……………………………………………………………………………..
  • SAMPLE PROGRAM 3: Total time: 28:10
  1. J. S. Bach – Capriccio sopra la lontananza del suo fratello dilettissimo BWV 922 (10:50 minutes)
  2. J. Haydn – Sonata in F major (13:50 minutes)
  3. S. Rachmaninov – Etude Tableaux Op. 39 No. 1 (3:30 minutes)
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