153 NOTES: ● The Competitor shall choose editions that adhere to the original text. ● All pieces must be performed from memory, except for the Chamber Music. ● The Competitor shall play only those pieces which she/he has stated on the online Application Form. No changes will be permitted after 22 February 2026. ● Accurate timings of all pieces chosen must be indicated on the online Application Form. ● The Competitor must ensure that the time limits stipulated for Stages I and II in the Competition Rules, shall not be exceeded. ● Competitors who adhere to the given time limits will not be interrupted. ● The pieces may be performed with or without repeats, at the Competitor’s discretion. ● No work shall be repeated at any stage of the Competition. ● The Competitor may add an encore of not more than 3 minutes, in all stages of the Competition. The duration of the optional encore is in addition to the given time frames. ● Competitors shall play in the order determined by a ballot preceding Stage I. This order shall be maintained throughout the Competition. In unforeseen circumstances, the Competition Director and the Jury Chairman may allow changes in the order determined for a given stage only. PRIZES ● All prizes will be awarded unless the Jury unanimously decides not to award one or more of the prizes. ● In case of a tie, the Jury may decide to split a prize between two competitors. ● All decisions of the Jury shall be final and cannot be appealed. ● All prizes and/or earnings are subject to taxation in accordance with the Israeli tax regulations. CONCERTS AND RECORDING ENGAGEMENTS ● The Arthur Rubinstein Society or its assignees or licensees will organize concerts and recordings for the winners of the Competition. ● During the three years following the Competition, winners may be required to give one concert a year, free of charge, for the Arthur Rubinstein Society. ● The Society and its assignees or licensees, at their own discretion, will also have the prerogative to sign recording and/or concert representation agreements with any of the competitors and/or winners during the three-year period following the date of the Competition. ● Immediately after the Competition, winners may be invited to play concerts in different venues in Israel. ● Competitors are asked not to plan any concerts until 6 June 2026. Rules & Regulations
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