Compulsory programme 18th Anna Amalia Competition

Age group I:

Free programme comprising at least three different periods, including one classical* and one contemporary piece (total duration 12–15 mins).


Age group II:

(Total duration: 17 – 20 min)


a) Danilo Kunze: A work from ‚Deux Homages & Three Character Studies 2026’
or
Martin Schley: One of the following etudes from “12 Etudes” – No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

b) an original work of the classic*

c) free program


Age group III:


1 round (total duration: 12 – 15 min):


a) Luigi Legnani: 2 pieces from “36 Capricci Op.20”, including a slow one from No. 9, 14 or 22 and a quick one from Nos. 2, 24 or 29

b) Danilo Kunze: A work from ‚Deux Homages & Three Character Studies 2026’
or
Martin Schley: One of the following etudes from “12 Etudes” – No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

c) Free program


2nd round/final AG III (total duration: 17 – 20 min):

a) An original work of the classic*

b) Free program



No pieces or movements from the first round may be repeated!



Classic* >> Original work by a composer of the 1st half of the 19th century, who was born before 1800, such as Aguado, Carcassi, Carulli, Giuliani, Sor, Paganini (but no violin capricene).