instrumental
It is expected that the candidates prepare a very demanding program of at least 60 minutes. The compositions have to be from different stylistic periods, including the 20th century.
As examples (NO COMPULSORY PIECES!) for the expected degree of difficulty one may mention:
Piano
Beethoven: Sonata op. 57
Schumann: Kreisleriana
Ligéti: Etudes
Violin
1rst movement of a grand romantic Violin concerto, additionally 2 works or single movements (no etude) from 2 more epochs. Program duration at least 60 min
Violoncello
1rst movement of a grand representative Cello concerto, additionally 2 works or single movements (no etude) from 2 more epochs. Program duration at least 60 min
Saxophone
Ibertt: Concertino da Camera
Bach: Partita a-minor (transcription)
Schulhoff: Hot-Sonata
Berio: Sequenza VIIb oder IXb
Horn
Mozart: Konzert Nr. 2/3/4
Gliere: Hornkonzert
Salonen: Concert-Etüde
Neuling: Bagatelle
For other instruments the same degree of difficulty may apply.
