Northern Lights Piano Festival – 2024 Online Edition

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Should I submit all pieces for a round in one video, or in separate videos?

A: We accept videos with multiple pieces in one longer video, or separate pieces in separate videos.

Q: How do I record videos?

A: See our instruction video for further information.
Here you learn how to record using a smartphone, upload it on YouTube and make the video Unlisted/Public and send the video link to to us.


Q: If I am recording a set of pieces that is part of a bigger work (e.g. several Debussy Preludes from the same Book), may I record them separately?

A: Yes.


Q: If I am recording a longer work with multiple movements (e.g. movements of a Bach Suite, movements of a Classical Sonata, etc.), may I record them separately?

A: Yes.


Q: May I apply with a movement of a concerto?

A: When the class doesn’t mention a specific piece or otherwise, YES you may apply with concerto for piano, recorded solo, with second piano or with orchestra, as you wish.

Q: Can I use videos that are recorded before 2023?

A: Yes. You may use videos recorded at any time, as long as you feel that it best represents your ability. However, you will be judged based on your current age, not the age when the video was produced.