Piano Competition 2016 – Rules

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Competition Hall:

ARCUB Gabroveni Hall, Lipscani str, no. 84-90 to Gabroveni str, no. 50-53 (Historical Center of Bucharest).

Ceremony and Gala:

Concert Hall of the Romanian Athenaeum Hall, Sunday June 26, 2016

RULES

“PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition

20^th Edition, June 21 – 26, 2016

The 2016 “PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition will take place between 21 and 26 of June 2016, and is open to young pianists of any nationality, born after January 1st, 1986.

The competitors are divided into 4 age groups (sections); each section is divided into categories, according to their year of birth: Section A (junior 1 and junior 2), Section B, Section C and Section D (4 hands)

SECTION A: Junior 1 and Junior 2 (one stage):

JUNIOR 1 – includes children born in 2009 (A 1^st category) and 2008 (A 2^nd category)

Repertoire for Junior 1 (maximum 5’): one study(etude) and 2 pieces different styles

JUNIOR 2 – includes children born in 2007 (A 3^rd category) and 2006 (A 4^th category)

Repertoire for Junior 2 (maximum 8’): one study, one pre-classical (baroque) piece and one piece (classic, or romantic, or modern)

SECTION B: 8 age groups (2 stages)

Cat. 1- born in 2005 – maximum: 10 ‘ (for stage II)

Cat. 2 – Born in 2004

Cat. 3 – Born in 2003

Cat. 4 – Born in 2002

Cat. 5 – Born in 2001 – maximum: 15 ‘ (for stage II)

Cat 6 – Born in 2000

Cat. 7 – Born in 1999 – maximum: 20 ‘ (for stage II)

Cat. 8 – Born in 1998 and 1997

Repertoire for Section B:

1^st Stage (eliminatory):

a) A study(etude);
b) a piece of pre-classical (baroque)

2^nd Stage:

a) A classic piece: sonata (one part only), Rondo (stand-alone piece), or Theme with variations
b) A romantic piece or modern piece (universal or Romanian)

SECTION C: young pianists born after 1986 (3 stages)

Repertoire:

1^st Stage (eliminatory):

a) Two virtuosity studies (Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Skriabin, Prokofiev)
b) J. S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue or 3 movements (parts) of the Suite or Partites

2^nd Stage (semi-finale, eliminatory) – maximum 30 ‘

a) a classical sonata (Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven)
b) a modern piece (Universal or Romanian)

3^rd Stage (final) – maximum 30 ‘

Recital with pieces different from those performed during the first two stages eliminatory stages, with a compulsory romantic piece included.

SECTION D: 4 hands ensemble (one stage)

Cat. 1 – Born between 2008 to 2003

Cat. 2 – Born between 2002 to 1997

Cat. 3 – Born between 1996 to 1986

Repertoire:

Any pieces of your own choice, with the following maximum length:

Cat. 1 – 5’ / Cat 2 – 10’ / Cat 3 – 15’

NOTE: You can participate in two different categories: the age of competitor and a superior category, with different repertoires. Repertoire statement in your application form cannot be changed afterwards.

The order of interpretation of the pieces is to free choice of candidates. In case of exceeding the maximum set for stage 2 (or 3) the Jury will stop the evolution of the candidates. The competitors will perform in an alphabetical order within their age group. The competition is public. 5

2.REGISTRATION(there are 2 possibilitis):

a) with 2 documents: the online Application Form (from Sit-Piano Competition 2016/Piano Competition 2016–Registration (Application Form) and the receipt certifying the paymentof the participation fee(payable only trough Western Union). This possibility is the best for registration!

b) if it’s not possible for you the online Application form, the registration shall include 4 documents:

Application form(from the bottom of this page) filled in with all required data and definitive repertoire
Copy of birth certificate/ID/Passport
One photo in digital format(high resolution) or in electronic format (JPEG)
the receipt certifying the paymentof the participation fee(payable only trough Western Union)

Participation fee: category A – 75 EURO, B – 90 EURO, category C – 100 EURO, category D – 50 EURO/person, payable only trough Western Union (Money Transfer), to address: Stela Avesalon, Aleea Padurea Craiului 1, Bloc H3, Scara 1, Ap. 11, Sector 3, Of. Post. 57, Cod 032719, Bucharest, Romania. You can find Western Union addresses in your city par Google -Western Union. After the payment please send us par e-mail the number of this Western Union Transfer, the participant name and the amount.

The contest fee is non-refundable if the participant does not show up.

Each competitor will receive the official confirmation and invitation (when needed), after your registration.

All travel expenses, accommodation & meals are paid by the participants.

The application deadline is 1^stof June, 2016.

The registration must be send or par e-mail (propiano@gmail.com) or par mail(Adress: Cultural Foundation “PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” / Attn: Mrs. Stela Avesalon

Aleea Padurea Craiului no.1, Bloc H3, Scara 1, Ap.11, Sector 3, Postal Cod 032719

Post Office 57, Bucharest, Romania, Europe

Awards:

* The “Pro Piano – Romania” International Competition Grand Prix

* 5 (five) prizes for each category, including the Prize of Excellence

* Special Awards

* Award for an outstanding interpretation of a Romanian piece or of another repertoire piece

* Prizes from sponsors

Awards will be announced after the final Stage (Round) of each section of the “PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Competition.

All the participants with no awards, will be given a Diploma of Participation, at their request.

All prizes will be delivered in person at the award ceremony winners: Gala.

The Jury will include personalities of Romanian and international music world.

The Contest participants will fully respect obey the competition rules and the decisions of the Jury.

The performance of some competitors may be recorded and used after competition, without any pretence of fee on part of the participants.

Further information can be obtained at:

Tel/Fax: +4021 / 341 16 88

Tel / Mobile: +4 / 0722 382 626

E-mail: propiano@gmail.com

Web page:http://www.propiano.org

APPLICATION FORM(if it’s not possible the online form: see Piano Competition 2016 Registration)

“PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition

20^th Edition, June 21 to 26, 2016

Competitor

Name … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

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Country – citizenship … … … … … … … … … … …

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Code number … … … … … … … … …. … … … … …

Address (full address) … … … .. … … … … … … …

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E-mail … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

School / high school … … … … … … … … … … … …

Curriculum vitae (if necessary, a separate page)

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Teacher’s info:

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Repertoire

Sections A and D (one stage) – see durations :

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Section B (2 stages):

Stage I

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