Piano Competition 2015 – Rules

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Practice for competition – Music Lyceum ”George Enescu”, General Gheorghe Manu str, nr.30(next National Museum ”George Enescu” and Hotel Minerva.

PROGRAM

· Tuesday – 16 of June 2015

Ora 10,00 – Etapa I-a – Categoria B1(2004)

Ora 11,00 – Etapa I-a – Categoria B2(2003)

Ora 12,15 – Etapa I-a – B4(2001)

Ora 12,45 – Etapa I-a – categoria B5(2000)

Ora 13,15 – Etapa I-a – Categoria B6(1999)

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Ora 15,30 – Etapa I-a – Categoria B3(2002)

Ora 16,00 – categora B7(1998)

Ora 16,30 – categoria B8(1997, 1996)

· Wednesday 17 of June 2015

Ora 09,00 –categoriile A0(2009) și A1(2008)

Ora 10,15 – categoria A2(2007) și D1(Bondilă&Manea și Babii&Ghiță)

Ora 12,15 – categoria A4(2005)

Ora 15,30 – Categoria A3(2006) și D1(Brumar&Ștefan)

· Thursday 18 of June 2015

Ora 09,00–Etapa a II-a pentru categoriile B2(2003), B3(2002),B4(2001),B7(1998),B8(1997, 1996)

Programarea pe ore se va afişa după etapa I-a

· Friday 19 of June 2015

Ora 09,30 – Etapa a II-a – pentru categoriile B1(2004), B5 (2000), B6(1999)

Programarea pe ore se va afișa după etapa I-a

Saturday 20 of June 2015 – ora 11

GALA – Prize Awards – Hall ARCUB

RULES “PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition

19th Edition, June 16 – 21, 2015

The 2015 “PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition will take place between 16 and 21 of June 2015, and is open to young pianists of any nationality, born after January 1st, 1985.

1. 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 2008 (1st category) and 2007 (2nd category)

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

JUNIOR 2 – includes children born in 2006 (1st category) and 2005 (2nd 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 2004 – maximum: 10 ‘ (for stage II)

Cat. 2 – Born in 2003

Cat. 3 – Born in 2002

Cat. 4 – Born in 2001

Cat. 5 – Born in 2000 – maximum: 15 ‘ (for stage II)

Cat 6 – Born in 1999

Cat. 7 – Born in 1998 – maximum: 20 ‘ (for stage II)

Cat. 8 – Born in 1997 and 1996

Repertoire for Section B:

1st Stage (eliminatory):

a) A study(etude);

b) a piece of pre-classical (baroque)

2nd 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 1985 (3 stages)

Repertoire:

1st 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

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

a) a classical sonata (Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven)

b) a modern piece (Universal or Romanian)

3rd 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 2007 to 2002

Cat. 2 – Born between 2001 to 1996

Cat. 3 – Born between 1995 to 1985

Repertoire:

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

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

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.

2. The application deadline is 22th of May, 2015.

The application form should be sent par e-mail (propiano@gmail.com) or mail:

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

3. The application shall include:

• Copy of birth certificate/ID/Passport

• Application form filled in with all required data and definitive repertoire

(Application form on the bottom of this page)

• One photo in digital format(high resolution) or in electronic format (JPEG)

• receipt certifying the payment of the participation fee: category A – 70 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 name of sender 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting

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Tel / Mobile: +4 / 0722 382 626 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting

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E-mail: propiano@gmail.com

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

APPLICATION FORM

“PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition

19th Edition, June 16 to 21, 2015

Competitor

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

Surname … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

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

Date of Birth … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

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

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

Tel.Fax … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

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

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

Curriculum vitae (if necessary, a separate page)

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Teacher’s info:

Name. … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Tel / Fax … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

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

Repertoire

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

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b … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ….

c … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ….

Section B (2 stages):

Stage I

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