Applicants are expected to give a recital oriented on the requirements of an international competition. Several eras must be represented. Applicants are required to perform:

1. One solo work of extremely advanced difficulty
2. One sonata or sonata-like work with piano
3. One virtuoso concerto

 Duration: approx. 30-45 minutes

Applicants are expected to give a recital oriented on the requirements of an international competition. Several eras must be represented. Applicants are required to perform:

1. One solo work of extremely advanced difficulty
2. One sonata or sonata-like work with piano
3. One virtuoso concerto

 Duration: approx. 30-45 minutes

This course is aimed at outstandingly talented musicians destined for careers as international soloists. The requirements of the aptitude test correspond to those of a (“medium-level”) international competition (comparable to the Deutscher Musikwettbewerb (German Music Competition)). Applications must be accompanied by a detailed list of the candidate’s artistic activities to date, his or her concert activities (also with orchestra) and prior experience in competitions.

Part 1

Please submit 3 videos of approximately 10-15 minutes duration comprising the following works:

• a polyphonic work from the Baroque era
• a classical work
• a work of your choice

It is also possible to submit single (complete) movements.

Part 2

Candidates must prepare a recital programme lasting approximately 65-80 minutes and requiring an extremely high level of pianistic/artistic competence. The programme must include works from the Baroque, Viennese classical and Romantic eras and from the 20^th century. The recital must also include an etude by F. Chopin (excluding op. 10/3, op. 10/6, op. 25/7).

This course is aimed at outstandingly talented musicians destined for careers as international soloists. The requirements of the AT correspond to those of a (“medium-level”) international competition (comparable to the Deutscher Musikwettbewerb (German Music Competition)). Applications must be accompanied by a detailed list of the candidate’s artistic activities to date, his or her concert activities (also with orchestra) and prior experience in competitions.

Candidates must prepare a recital programme of works for piano four hands and/or two pianos of different styles lasting approximately 60-80 minutes. The programme must contain at least one work from the Viennese classics, including Franz Schubert. One work must have been composed after 1950.

Please distribute the programme onto 3 videos of 20-25 minutes duration and upload them in the hmt application portal.

The jury will choose works from a programme of extremely advanced difficulty; these must be performed from memory (except for the symphonic work/choral symphony resp. oratorio) and in the original language.

The programme, which must include works from all eras, should consist of:

1. 6 lieder (different languages and eras)
2. 6 arias from operas (at least on in German)
3. one major solo role from a symphonic work/choral symphony or one complete major oratorio role

Duration: approx. 30 minutes

Applicants are expected to give a recital of the length of half a solo concert evening oriented on the requirements of an international competition. All percussion areas must be represented. Applicants are required to perform:

1. Solo works of extremely advanced difficulty
2. One concerto

Duration: approx. 30-45 minutes

Applicants are expected to give a recital of the length of half a solo concert evening oriented on the requirements of an international competition. All eras must be represented.

1. One solo work of extremely advanced difficulty (virtuoso)
2. One complete sonata (competition-oriented)
3. One virtuoso harp concerto with piano accompaniment

This course is aimed at outstandingly talented musicians destined for careers as international soloists. The requirements of the aptitude test correspond to those of a (“medium-level”) international competition (comparable to the Deutscher Musikwettbewerb (German Music Competition)). Applications must be accompanied by a detailed list of the candidate’s artistic activities to date, his or her concert activities (also with orchestra) and prior experience in competitions.

Both parts of the aptitude test will take place in presence.

Part 1

Please present in approximately 10-15 minutes following works:

• a polyphonic work from the Baroque era
• a classical work
• a Spanish/Latin American work 

It is also possible to submit single (complete) movements.

Part 2

Candidates must prepare a recital programme lasting approximately 60-80 minutes and requiring an extremely high level of artistic competence. The programme must include works from the Baroque, classical or Romantic eras and Spanish/Latin American work and pieces from the 20^th century. 

The programme is designed for pianists or Lied Duos (singer and pianist).

The jury will choose works from a programme of extremely advanced difficulty.

The first application video should contain Lieder from category 1), while the second video should include Lieder from categories 2) and 3), and the third video should feature Lieder from categories 4) and 5) of the programme for the second round.

The programme to be prepared for the second round, which takes place in person, consists of the following categories:

1. 15 min. from one of Schubert's cycles and 3 Lieder by Schumann or 15 min. from one of Schumann's cycles and 3 Lieder by Schubert
2. 3 Mélodies françaises by different composers
3. 3 Lieder by Brahms, Mahler, Wolf, Strauss
4. 2 Lieder of the Second Viennese School (Schönberg, Berg, Webern)
5. 1- 2 Lieder after 1970 (at least 3 min. in total)

Duration: approx. 60 min.

Language requirements: at least B 2

This course is aimed at outstanding ensembles (at least 3 people) who aspire to an international artistic career. The requirements of the entrance examination correspond to those of a (“medium-level”) international competition. Applications shall be accompanied by a detailed list of the candidate’s artistic activities to date, their concert activities and prior experience in competitions.

For the aptitude test, candidates shall prepare a programme of different styles lasting approximately 45-60 minutes, containing at least one work from the Viennese classics; one work must have been composed after 1900.

Please distribute the programme onto 3 videos of 20-25 minutes duration and upload them in the hmt application portal.

Applications for the major composition diploma must

Part 1:

1. submit the following together with their application
   a) Three of their own compositions: one work for a solo instrument, one orchestral work, one vocal composition (The examination board may decide on the applicant’s aptitude on the basis of the compositions submitted)
   b) A list of works and performances
   c) at least 5 recorded works (audio or video) 

Part 2: 

1. Give a talk on their own compositions lasting approximately 30 minutes; this must include issues relating to current developments in new music
2. Answer questions put by the examination board and explain compositional processes using scores from various eras

Language requirements: at least B 2

Part 1

Public concert, with orchestra - if possible

Part 2

Recital comprising at least 3 works from different stylistic epochs; one solo work should be included as well as one work composed after 1940

Part 1

Public concert, with orchestra - if possible

Part 2

Public solo evening (recital with piano)

The presented pieces shall have a level of difficulty that is comparable to the final rounds of international competitions.

Sonatas as well as solo literature of different stylistic eras with extremely advanced demands on the soloist are expected.

It is possible to divide the presentation in 2 parts: 2/3 recital and 1/3 chamber music - assessment will be divided accordingly.

Part 1

Concert for piano and orchestra which is presented either with an orchestra or with an accompanying 2nd piano

Part 2

A public piano evening (recital, similar to the final round of an international competition)

Mandatory pieces:

a work from the Basso Continuo era

a work from the Viennese Classicism era

a composition of the "Romantic Period"

a work composed after 1960

Piano Duo evening (four hands and/or at two pianos) with a free choice of programme.

Part 1

A Public concert, with orchestra - if possible - or the leading role in an opera performance

Part 2

A public recital evening

Part 1

A solo concert, with orchestra - if possible

Part 2

A solo evening similar to the final round of an international competition comprising a minimum of 3 sections of percussion (e.g. snare drums, mallets, set-up)

Applicants are expected to give a recital oriented on the requirements of an international competition which equals approximately one half of a recital evening. All eras must be represented. Applicants are required to perform:

1. One solo work of extremely advanced difficulty (virtuoso)
2. One complete sonata (oriented on the requirements of competitions)
3. One virtuoso harp concerto with piano

 Duration: approx. 30-40 minutes

Part 1

Public concert, with orchestra if possible. 

Part 2

A solo evening comprising 60 minutes of programme.

If there was no orchestra available for the concert in Part 1, you might integrate a concerto with piano accompaniment in Part 2, should that be suitable for your planned programme.

Further regulations:

• Chamber Music: a maximum of 30 minutes in total 
• Works from the major epochs for concert guitar are expected to be performed: Renaissance or Baroque (1 cyclical work), 19th century, Spanish or Latinamerican music (1 cyclical work or at least 3 connected pieces), Contemporary Music
• Please note that there will be one mandatory work about which the candidate will be informed 6 weeks prior to the exam.

Requirements for the conclusion concerts:

1) Lecture Recital
A moderated recital with a self-selected programme
approx. 45 min.

2) Lied Recital
A recital with a freely chosen programme in the usual length of a concert

Versatility is expected in both programmes.
In addition, no Lied should be repeated.

Ensemble concert with a free choice of programme.
Length: 60-90 minutes

Round 1:
Please submit online

3 of your own compositions: one for a solo instrument, one for orchestra, one vocal composition 

a catalogue of your compositions and a catalogue of public performances of your works

at least 5 recordings of your works (audio or video files)

Round 2: You will receive an e-mail with the results of part 1 of the aptitude test. If you have passed part 1 of the aptitude test, you will be invited to part 2 which will take place in June for the winter semester and in January for the summer semester. The exact dates will be published here: apply for studies.

Applicants are required:

1. to sit a 30-minute oral examination comprising a talk (without notes) on your own compositions lasting approximately 15 minutes and which includes issues relating to current developments in new music
2. answer questions put by the examination board and explain compositional processes using scores from various eras.

There is also a language test for foreign applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application!