General Eligibility - InternationalCompetition for Piano Accordion, 2010
  • There is no limit of numbers of candidates from each country.
  • Candidates up to 32 years of age are allowed to enter the competition - year of birth: born 1978 or later. All entrants are required to provide proof of age and nationality (Passport) when they register at the Coupe Mondiale.
  • Only accordions with a piano keyboard are allowed to to be played in this particular category
  • For full eligibility, please see General Information and Conditions
  • For your convenience all entries will be processed on-line.
  • Entries Close: 10 September, 2010 - Entries are now closed, thank you.
     
Candidates Program - International Competition for Piano Accordion, 2010
  • OWN CHOICE PROGRAM ONLY
     
Own Choice Program
  • OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: consisting of three (3) or more pieces including one from the Baroque era, one piece to be of a slower, lyrical style* and one piece of a technical virtuosic style**. It must contain at least one Original Work but transcriptions may also be used. Individual movements from cyclic works are acceptable.
     * Examples of the slower, lyrical style: Kalina Krasnaia by Semionov, Romance by Angelis, Vocalise by Rachmaninov, Aria by Bach etc...
    ** Examples of the technical virtuosic style: Caprice by Paganini, a fast Sonata by Scarlatti, Finale of 1st Sonata by Kusjakov etc...
  • Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important.
  • Playing time: minimum 15 minutes to maximum 20 minutes playing time. Failure to observe minimum or maximum playing time will result in a mark penalty.
     
Prizes and Awards - International Competition for Piano Accordion, 2010
  • 1st Prize: 600 Euro
  • 2nd Prize: 350 Euro
  • 3rd Prize: 250 Euro
  • Prize money kindly sponsored by both the Zagreb Bank and the Roland Corporation
  • All candidates will receive a Diploma of Participation.
  • National member associations are requested to offer concerts or a tour for the 1st Prize Winners.
  • All winners must be present in person at the Awards Ceremony in appropriate attire suitable for press coverage and publicity appearances. In case of absence, the prize may be accepted by a delegate of their country or the Diplomas will be mailed by the Secretariat.
     
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