It was jointly organized by the International Dvořák Society and European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA).
The purpose of the competition was to deepen the cultural integration of the member states and to find the most promising young pianist of the European Union.
The selection of the candidates (first round) was provided with the help of embassies, Ministries of Culture, EPTA organizations, and leading European music schools and institutions.
A total of 27 pianists were accepted to the Semi-final Round in Prague, which consisted of a 60-minute piano recital, performed at the Nostitz Palace.
After a three-month-long screening process, 27 pianists were selected to participate, one candidate for each EU country.