UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF :
COMUNITA’ MONTANA VALSESIA
CITTA’ DI VARALLO
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VALSESIA MUSICA Associazione Culturale |
FURCHT & C. |
ORGANIZE
NINTH INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
VALSESIA – MUSICA juniores 2008
PRIZE MONTEROSA - KAWAI
Sections:
Piano and digital piano
String instruments
VARALLO (VC) - TEATRO CIVICO
31st MAY - 2nd JUNE 2008
Information:
Ph. +39-0163.560.020; Fax +39-0163.52.405
E-mail: info@valsesiamusica.com
Hotel booking applying to:
VALSESIA IN corso Roma, 78 - 13019 Varallo (VC), Italy
Fax +39-0163.560003; e-mail info@valsesiain.it
1) The Ninth International Competition Valsesia – Musica juniores Prize Monterosa – KAWAI is open to candidates of all nationalities.
2) Participants must send their application form, duly filled in to Associazione Culturale Valsesia Musica - corso Roma , 35 - 13019 Varallo Sesia (VC) Italy within Monday, 12th May 2008 enclosing the following documents:
a) a photocopy of an identity document
b) certificate of their musical studies (if the candidate takes private lessons, he must enclose a statement from his/her own teacher)
c) two recent photos (whichever size is admitted) signed on the reverse side
d) a receipt of payment of the entrance fee (by postal order/no checks allowed) addressed to: Associazione Culturale Valsesia Musica - corso Roma, 35 - 13019 Varallo Sesia (VC) Italy.
3) Candidates will not be admitted to the contest without the payment of the entrance fee. The amount is non-refundable except for what mentioned at point 10 of these regulations.
4) Before the test, candidates must show documents proving their identity to the secretary of the competition.
5) The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to review or appeal.
6) The jury can decide not to give any reward if they think that no candidate is worthy.
7) All recitals are open to the public.
8) The contest is divided into the following sections:
Section I: Piano solo, piano duo (four hands)
Section II: String instruments
The sections are divided into the following categories:
Category A: candidates born on or after 1st January 1999
Category B: candidates born on or after 1st January 1997
Category C: candidates born on or after 1st January 1995
Category D: candidates born on or after 1st January 1992
Category E: candidates born on or after 1st January 1989
Category F: candidates born on or after 1st January 1985
Categories A, B, C € 40 Categories D, E, F € 50
Piano duo (four hands): all categories € 50
10) The organizing committee may cancel one or more categories if there are very few participants. Candidates will be promptly informed and the entrance fee will be refunded.
11) Candidates must fill in the application form listing their program in due order:
12) The participants cannot claim any fee towards producers or transmitters for possible recording or radio or TV transmissions or in disk of their performances at the competition. Participation implies the tacit consent of the above.
13) The prize-winners of the “International Competition Valsesia – Musica juniores Prize Monterosa- KAWAI” pledge that in the future they will use the title actually given by the jury. Every abuse will be legally prosecuted.
14) The jury will be made up of renowned Italian and foreign artists and critics. The members can propose their students upon notice at the beginning of the competition.
15) For any controversy the Court of Varallo Sesia will be competent.
16) If there is dispute about the interpretation of the regulations, the valid text will be the Italian one.
Competition Rounds
Performance by heart is not compulsory
Category A: a freely chosen programme* maximum time 5 minutes
Category B: a freely chosen programme* maximum time 7 minutes
Category C: a freely chosen programme* maximum time 10 minutes
Category D: a freely chosen programme* maximum time 12 minutes
Category E: a freely chosen programme* maximum time 15 minutes
Category F: a freely chosen programme* maximum time 22 minutes
Category A: a freely chosen programme maximum time 5 minutes
Category B: a freely chosen programme maximum time 7 minutes
Category C: a freely chosen programme maximum time 10 minutes
Category D: a freely chosen programme maximum time 12 minutes
Category E: a freely chosen programme maximum time 15 minutes
Category F: a freely chosen programme maximum time 22 minutes
The Organizing Committee will produce a CD containing public domain compositions for “Suonare News” subscribers. All applicants are advised to include also public domain pieces in their own programs.
Candidates getting not less than 95/100 points will be awarded 1st Prize Diploma, medal and plate.
Candidates getting not less than 90/100 points will be awarded 2nd Prize Diploma and medal.
Candidates getting not less than 85/100 points will be awarded 3rd Prize Diploma and medal.
Candidates getting not less than 80/100 points will be given a Merit Diploma.
All the remaining candidates will be given an Attendance Certificate.
WINNERS’ CONCERT
VARALLO - TEATRO CIVICO
Monday, 2nd June 2008
Piano section:
One digital piano KAWAI CL25 will be awarded by the best overall result** among the First Prize winners of their age categories.
String instruments section:
One scholarship of € 1.000 will be awarded by the best overall result** among the First Prize winners of their age categories.
** In case two or more First Prize winners of a section get equal points, the jury may request them a supplementary play – off round.
The First overall of each section must perform in an additional contest round, during the winner concert, for awarding the final prize of € 2.500.
HOW TO REACH VARALLO SESIA (VC)
By plane:
Nearest International airports: Milan Malpensa (from terminals shuttle – service linking the airport with Milan and Novara railway stations) and Milan Linate.
By train:
Milan (“Centrale” Railway station) - Novara - Turin railway line, connection to Varallo Sesia in Novara ( Novara – Varallo Sesia).
By bus:
From Milan (departure from “Porta Garibaldi” station, address piazza Freud) daily “Baranzelli” bus to Varallo Sesia.
By car:
From Motorway A4 (Milan – Turin) motorway A26 (Voltri – Sempione) turn off in Biandrate for Gravellona Toce. Exit : Romagnano – Ghemme, direction: Varallo Sesia (Valsesia – Mainroad SS 299).
