{"id":44,"date":"2011-08-12T20:57:51","date_gmt":"2011-08-12T20:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propiano.org\/english\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2025-01-20T13:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T13:50:32","slug":"piano-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/propiano.org\/english\/piano-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Piano Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(<a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/propiano.org\/english\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro Piano Romania Cultural Foundation<\/a>)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Pro Piano Romania International Piano Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Our mission is to identify, nurture, and inspire the instrumental talents of young pianists. This competition features a unique structure, organized by age group and held annually in June.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To establish a professional-level competition as an essential component of comprehensive artistic training.<\/li>\n<li>To evaluate the standards of our national music schools within an international context.<\/li>\n<li>To foster artistic exchange and collaboration between national and international music schools.<\/li>\n<li>To promote a positive image of our country by offering competitors the opportunity to visit, explore, and create lasting memories here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>The Structure:<\/strong><br \/>\nOur piano interpretation competition is divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D. The final section, D, features four-hand performances on the same piano. Sections A and B are further divided into 4 and 8 categories, respectively, based strictly on age, with each year representing a distinct category. This detailed structure ensures a precise and fair evaluation, accurately reflecting the true artistic value of each competitor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Makes This Competition Special:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe uniqueness of this competition lies in its carefully designed structure and innovative features.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Distinctive Age-Based Sections:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Section A:<\/strong> Participants aged 6\u201310 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section B:<\/strong> Participants aged 10\u201318 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section C:<\/strong> Participants aged 19\u201330 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section D:<\/strong> Open to all ages, featuring four-hand performances on the same piano.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Varied Stages for Each Section:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sections A and D: One stage.<\/li>\n<li>Section B: Two stages.<\/li>\n<li>Section C: Three stages.<br \/>\nWhile Section D has only one stage, its inclusion of four-hand performances is an original and rare feature not found in other competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Evaluation System:<\/strong><br \/>\nUnlike many international competitions that group competitors of different ages together, our structure ensures age-appropriate categories for fair and accurate assessments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Awards System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>One <strong>Grand Prize<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Five prizes for each category (including ties, if necessary).<\/li>\n<li>Numerous special and sponsor-backed awards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This structure, combined with its originality, ensures a competition experience that is both inspiring and equitable for all participants.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-zfyoe-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-zfyoe-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"91663d2e-58ee-414e-bedb-a7dc86d61e9a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>Venues:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first 17 editions of the competition were hosted in prestigious locations, including the &#8220;Auditorium&#8221; at the National Museum of Art, &#8220;ArCuB,&#8221; and the Romanian Athenaeum. These events were held annually in June, providing a beautiful and inspiring setting for the performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participation and Reach:<\/strong><br \/>\nOver its 17 editions, the competition has attracted more than <strong>2,245 participants<\/strong> from <strong>31 countries<\/strong>, showcasing its international appeal. Countries represented include Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, China, South Korea, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Jordan, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Montenegro, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, the USA, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, Uzbekistan, and Romania.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>second edition<\/strong> was the largest to date, bringing together <strong>190 exceptional competitors<\/strong>, setting a benchmark for future events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Jury:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe jury comprises distinguished personalities from Romania and the international musical community. Members include renowned pianists, musicologists, and composers from countries such as Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, the USA, and Romania.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expected Outcomes:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe competition aims to discover unique talents, nurture their artistic growth, and support their national and international careers. Many Grand Prize winners have successfully established themselves in the international music scene. Below are a few notable examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alexandru Timofeev<\/strong> \u2013 Republic of Moldova (1997)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anca Lacea<\/strong> \u2013 Romania (1998)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lucian Velciu<\/strong> \u2013 Romania (2001)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mariusz Adamczak<\/strong> \u2013 Poland (2002)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sebastian Shwan<\/strong> \u2013 Romania (2003)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kana Kashihara<\/strong> \u2013 Japan (2008)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ekaterina Shishkina<\/strong> \u2013 Russia, Moscow (2011)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This legacy highlights the competition&#8217;s role as a launchpad for extraordinary talents, enabling them to shine on the world stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent w-full\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<form class=\"w-full\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"radix-:r6h:\" data-state=\"closed\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full max-w-full flex-1 flex-col\">\n<div class=\"group relative flex w-full items-center\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<div id=\"composer-background\" class=\"flex w-full cursor-text flex-col rounded-3xl px-2.5 py-1 transition-colors contain-inline-size bg-[#f4f4f4] dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\">\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[44px] items-start pl-2\">\n<div class=\"min-w-0 max-w-full flex-1\">\n<div class=\"_prosemirror-parent_cy42l_1 text-token-text-primary max-h-[25dvh] max-h-52 overflow-auto default-browser\">\n<div id=\"prompt-textarea\" class=\"ProseMirror\" contenteditable=\"true\" translate=\"no\" data-virtualkeyboard=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-[32px] pt-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex h-[44px] items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-x-1 text-token-text-primary\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-x-1\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"min-w-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative w-full px-2 py-2 text-center text-xs text-token-text-secondary empty:hidden md:px-[60px]\">\n<div class=\"min-h-4\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"550\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wpGallery mceItem\" title=\"gallery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.propiano.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Gala24.jpg\" rel=\"prettyPhoto&lt;img src=\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Ekaterina Shishkina\" src=\"http:\/\/www.propiano.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Gala24-160x120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Videoclip:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymotion.com\/video\/xab8x9_theodor-dumitru-on-bucharest-music\">http:\/\/www.dailymotion.com\/video\/xab8\u00d79_theodor-dumitru-on-bucharest-music<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Pro Piano Romania Cultural Foundation) The Pro Piano Romania International Piano Competition \u00a0 Our mission is to identify, nurture, and inspire the instrumental talents of young pianists. This competition features a unique structure, organized by age group and held annually in June. 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