9th International Akkordeon Fest 2024 – Graz, Austria

October 17th 2024
Accordions Worldwide
9th International Akordeonfest, Graz

The 9th edition of Akkordeon Fest will take place in Graz on December 6-7th, 2024. This well-known festival highlights the rich heritage and versatility of the accordion, featuring talented musicians from around the world.

The one-day event offers a range of performances, showcasing the accordion across genres from classical to contemporary. Akkordeon Fest 2024 invites both accordion enthusiasts and general music lovers to enjoy a diverse musical experience.

Jury and organizers, 9th International Akkordeon Fest 2024
2023 Jury

CLASSICAL CATEGORIES

1st category: Students born in 2014. Program: own choice (duration up to 4 minutes per participant)

2nd category: Students born in 2013. Program: own choice (duration up to 6 minutes per participant)

3rd category: Students born in 2012. Program: own choice (duration up to 7 minutes per participant)

4th category: Students born in 2011. Program: on choice (duration up to 8 minutes per participant)

5th category: Students born in 2010. Program: own choice (duration up to 10 minutes per participant)

6th category: Students born in 2009. Program: own choice (duration up to 10 minutes per participant)

7th category: Students born in 2007 or 2008. Program: own choice (duration up to 12 minutes per participant)

8th category: Students born in 2005 or 2006. Program: own choice (duration up to 15 minutes per participant)

9th category: students born in 2004 and older. Program: own choice including a composition from the baroque period (duration up to 18 minutes per participant).

CHAMBER MUSIC ORCHESTRA
No more than nine (9) participants can take part in the chamber music orchestra.
Accordions or ensembles in which at least one accordion
is represented can take part in the orchestra.

A category: Students in the first to third grade of primary music school. Program: of own choice (duration up to 8 minutes per participant)

B category: Students in the fourth to sixth grade of primary music school. Program: of own choice (duration up to 10 minutes)
 
C category: Students in secondary music school. Program: own choice (duration up to 12 minutes)

VIRTUOSO ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC

1st category: Soloists born in 2012 or later Program: own choice (duration up to 7 minutes per
participant)

2nd category: Soloists born in 2009 or later Program: own choice (duration up to 10 minutes per
participant)

3rd category: Soloists born in 2005 or later Program: own choice (duration up to 15 minutes per
participant)

Competitor at 2023 International Akkordeon Fest

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR PARTICIPANTS IS 15.11.2024.

For more information, visit www.Akkordeonfest.com.