1. Preselection
For the pre-selection, a total of 3 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 3 videos should not exceed 30 minutes. The following requirements apply:

• A recording of a conducting (with or without pianist) of the introduction and exposition of Beethoven's Second Symphony. 1 uncut video.
• A recording of the first movement of a piano sonata by Beethoven, of your choice, 1 uncut video.
• Recording of an opera scene of your choice from the piano score, with simultaneous singing of the leading vocal part. 1 uncut video.

2. Presence Examination
The presence examination includes the following parts:

1. Artistic Presentation:
   a) conducting: max. 15 minutes
   • prepared: Beethoven, 2nd symphony, 1st and 2nd movements.
   • prepared: Weber, Der Freischütz, overture

   b) Piano performance: three works from different stylistic periods, max. 15 minutes, including:

   • A 1st movement and a slow movement from a classical sonata by Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert
   • One piano piece by Debussy or Ravel
   • One piece composed after the year 1945
   
   After positively passed tests of points a) and b):
   
   c) Preparation of a large opera scene, singing and playing.
   d) Playing piano scores at the piano from sheet music
   e) Playing scores at the piano sight-reading, especially transposing instruments and old clefs
   f) Listening to intervals, major/minor distinction and chord combinations
   
   
2. A short reflective talk related to the artistic presentation.

The examination board reserves the right to make a selection from the prepared pieces.

After passing the presence examination:
Written exams in music theory and aural skill training.

 
Contact:
Prof. Rüdiger Bohn