Registration

Applications can be made from 1 October to 20 November 2026. Please apply online using the registration form.

• Fully completed online-application form
• Scan of ID-Card or Passport
• Recent photo in format 4 x 6 cm or 300 DPI (passport photo) for the competition catalogue
• List of the chosen works with duration and exact indication of the movements
• Short CV including the names of the teachers
• ⁠Link to an unlisted Youtube video of a self made video recording with a virtuoso Etude and another piece of the competition repertoire
• Accepted participants are asked to transfer a fee of 100 euros to the following account: Robert Schumann Society DE35 3602 0030 0000 2018 50, after receiving confirmation of their acceptance.

In exceptional cases, one may send the application also via post. This can be done only after consulting the competition office. The effective date is the date of receipt at the competition office.

The competitors agree that their personal data such as name, photo, vita and program can and will be made public online and in the competition´s catalogue. See privacy data statement here. 

Please note that applications for the Robert Schumann Competition Düsseldorf can ONLY be submitted by using the online registration form on our official website.