The competition consists of two rounds.

First Round - January 27

Duration: up to 15 minutes
Repertoire: Free choice of repertoire

Final Round - January 28

Duration: up to 30 minutes
Repertoire: Free choice of repertoire

General Repertoire Rules

• • Competitors may freely choose their repertoire for all rounds, subject to the requirements stated above.
  • Works performed in one round may not be repeated in any other round.
  • Although not mandatory, competitors are strongly encouraged to include at least one composition by a Croatian composer in either the Semi-Final or the Final. A list of suggested Croatian composers is available via Cantus.hr upon request by email.

Jury and Voting Regulations

• • Members of the jury may not vote for a candidate with whom they have a family relationship, a close personal relationship, or who is or has been their student.
  • Throughout the competition, jury members must refrain from any direct or indirect contact with the candidates.
  • Jury members must not make any public statements regarding the candidates, jury deliberations, or the organization of the competition.
  • If a participant’s performance does not comply with the competition requirements, the jury reserves the right to interrupt the performance and exclude the participant from further participation in the competition.
  • The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to appeal.

Prizes

First Prize

• • EUR 3,000
  • Masterclass with jury members after the competition
  • Performance at the winners’ concert
  • Solo recital at the 2027 edition of the chamber music festival Glazbene večeri kod sv. Jeronima
  • AV Recording

Second Prize

• • EUR 1,500
  • Masterclass with jury members after the competition
  • Performance at the winners’ concert
  • AV Recording

Third Prize

• • EUR 500
  • Masterclass with jury members after the competition
  • Performance at the winners’ concert
  • AV Recording

Special Prize "Goran Listeš"

• • EUR 200
  • Awarded for the best performance of a Croatian composition
  • AV Recording

Audience Award

• • EUR 200