·         length of compositions: 5–6 minutes (One or more movements of a longer piece can be submitted as well if they meet all other criteria. Entries of less than 4 minutes and 40 seconds or more than 6 minutes and 20 seconds in length will not be considered.)

·         compositions cannot include use of fixed audio media.

·         extended technique cannot be used in compositions.

·         submitted works cannot employ a prepared piano.

·         one composer may submit more than one work.

·         the aim of the competition is to present new pieces that could be played by pianists as part of a basically traditional repertoire. Works should give pianists opportunities to show both their musical and technical abilities. This aspect will be considered by the jury.

Submitted works must

·         be unpublished and unlisted,

·         not have won a prize at a national or international composition competition,

·         not have been recorded commercially

·         not have been performed publicly prior to 23 November 2024

The Bartók World Competition 2024 is open to composers of all nationalities born on or after 1 January 1984. If a composer chooses to submit more than one work, each work has to be a separate submission.