RULES “PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition, 23rd Edition, June 12 – 16, 2019
The 2019 “PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition will take place between 12 and 16 of June 2019, and is open to young pianists of any nationality, born after January 1st 1989.
I. 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:
A0 category – born in 2013
A1 category – born in 2012
A2 category – born in 2011
Repertoire for Junior 1 (maximum 5’)
– one study(etude) and – 2 pieces different styles
JUNIOR 2:
A 3 category – born in 2010
A 4 category – born in 2009
Repertoire for Junior 2 (maximum 8’):
-one study, – one pre-classical (baroque) piece and- one piece (or classic, or romantic, or modern)
SECTION B: 8 age groups (2 stages)
Cat. 1- Born in 2008 – maximum: 10 ‘ (for stage II)
Cat. 2 – Born in 2007
Cat. 3 – Born in 2006
Cat. 4 – Born in 2005
Cat. 5 – Born in 2004 – maximum: 15 ‘ (for stage II)
Cat 6 – Born in 2003
Cat. 7 – Born in 2002 – maximum: 20 ‘ (for stage II)
Cat. 8 – Born in 2001and 2000
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 (independently piece), or Theme with variations
- b) a romantic piece or modern piece (universal or Romanian)
SECTION C: young pianists born after 1989 (2 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 40’
Recital with pieces different: a classical sonata (Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven), compulsory romantic or modern(universal or roumanian piece).
SECTION D: 4 hands ensemble (one stage)
Cat. 1 – Born between 2011 to 2006
Cat. 2 – Born between 2005 to 2000
Cat. 3 – Born between 1999 to 1989
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
II. REGISTRATION(there are 2 possibilitis):
- a) with 2 documents: the online Application Form (from Sit-Piano Competition 2019/Piano Competition 2019–Registration (Application Form)and the receiptcertifying the paymen tof the participation fee in EURO (payable in Bank account: RO65RNCB0074029148620010 / BCR Bank Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania)
OR
- b) if it’s not possible for you the online Application form, the registration shall include 4 documents:
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- 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 following payment of the participation fee in EURO(payable in BCR Bank, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, in account RO65RNCB0074029148620010 /:
- for category A – 80 EURO, for B – 90 EURO, for category C – 100 EURO, for category D – 100EURO(50/person)
All the 4 documents must be send or par e-mail (to the address: propiano@gmail.com) or par mail(post), only through par fast post mail(to the 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, Bucharest, Romania, Europe
The contest fee is non-refundable if the participant does not show up.
Each competitor will receive online, after your registration, the official confirmation and, at your demand,
one special invitation!
All travel expenses, accommodation & meals are paid by the participants.
III. The application deadline is 27 of May, 2019.
The appointment(schedule) – after 05 of June 2019
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, Bucharest, Romania, Europe
IV. Awards:
* The “Pro Piano – Romania” International Competition Grand Prix Trophy
* 5 (five) prizes for each category, including the Prize of Excellence
* Special Awards: Award ”GEORGETA SANDU”
* 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.
V. 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:
For a better communication, please sent my all your questions, requests or informations only by e-mail or SMS(phone message).
Tel / Mobile: +4 / 0722 382 626
E-mail: propiano@gmail.com
Web page: http://www.propiano.org
For those who can’t complete the online form (see Piano Competition 2019 Registration), see the form below:
APPLICATION FORM
“PRO PIANO-ROMANIA” International Piano Competition
23rd Edition, June 12 to 16, 2019
Competitor
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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):
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Stage II: cat.1-4 max. 10’ ; as. 5-6 max. 15’ / cat. 7-8 max. 20‘
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Section C (2 stages):
Stage I – (eliminatory)
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Stage II – final – max. 40‘
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Date: Signature