Competition Rules

1) The 24th  International Competition Valsesia - Musica 2008 is open to candidates of all nationalities born on or after 1 January 1971.

2) Candidates must send their application form, duly filled in, to  Associazione Culturale VALSESIA MUSICA corso Roma, 35 – 13019 Varallo (VC), Italy within (postmark deadline):

• Monday, 7th  April  2008 (section: violin and orchestra)
• Thursday, 31st July 2008 (section: piano)

enclosing the following documents:

a)       a photocopy of their passport;

b)      curriculum vitae (in English);

c)       two recent  photos (whichever size is admitted) signed on the reverse side;

d)      payment of the € 85 entry fee (free of any charge) by postal order (no checks allowed) addressed to: Associazione Culturale Valsesia Musica – corso Roma, 35 – 13019 Varallo (VC), Italy.

3) Candidates will not be admitted to the contest unless  payment and documents  (Point 2) are received. The entrance fee will not be reimbursed for any reason,  except  in the cases  mentioned at point  11 of the regulation.

4) Before the first round, candidates must show documents proving their identity to the secretary of the contest.

5) The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to review or appeal. If there is any dispute about the interpretation of the regulations, a decision will be taken on the basis of the Italian text.

6) The jury into equal parts can divide the  prizes. The members of the jury may  also decide not to give any reward if they deem that  no candidate is worthy.

7) All the rounds are  open to the public and all the performances must be given by heart.

8) The Competition consists of three rounds.

9) If necessary the jury may request competitors some additional performances.

10) The winners and the finalists will play in the gala concerts without receiving any remuneration. A refusal entails  the  cancellation of the award.

11) The organizing committee may cancel one or more sections in case of too few entries.Candidates will be promptly informed and the entrance fee will be refunded.

12) The  program order of the rounds  will be drawn by lots at the convocation time.

13) The drawing order will be followed in all rounds, the final one excepted. The day and the time of the performance will be decided by the secretariat. The order of  appearance in the final will be determined by the jury.

14) Candidates must fill in the application form listing their program  in due order.

15) In the eventuality of radio or television productions, audio or video recordings of the tests or of the winners’ concerts, the participants have no right to advance claims or financial requests to the producers or transmitters. Participation implies  the tacit consent of the above.

16) The  prize-winners of the  International Competition Valsesia – Musica pledge that in the future they will use the title actually given them by the jury. Any abuse will be legally prosecuted.

17) The jury is made up of renowned Italian and foreign artists and critics. Those members who have or have had, during the two years before the starting date of the competition, didactic relationships with one or more competitors, must retain from taking part in the discussion and in the voting during the above-mentioned competitors’ examinations. The abstention must be clearly reported in the minutes. During the first meeting, each member of the jury must sign a statement about his/her personal situation towards the participants with reference to the above.

18) The Law Courts of Varallo Sesia have the right to deliberate if any controversy arises.