Candidates
Program - Coupe Mondiale, 2007
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- INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
FOR ACCORDION SOLOISTS (COUPE MONDIALE) 2007. There will be three
(3) rounds.
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Round
I - Test Piece Section
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The candidate must perform the 2007 Test
Piece and Own Choice Program:
- "FANTASY, Op 67" by Karen
Fremar. The Test Piece is available online, free of charge.
Please click here to download your copy
- Own Choice Program: The candidate must
select a program consisting of two (2) pieces, one piece to be of
a slower, lyrical style* and the other piece to be of a technical
virtuosic style**.
* 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...
- Originals and transcriptions may be
used. Individual movements from cyclic works are acceptable. Playing
time for Own Choice Program of Round I: maximum 12 minutes. Failure
to observe maximum playing time will result in a mark penalty.
Round I music must be played in one sitting
and may be played in any order. Candidates will be judged equally on
each of the three parts of Round I.
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Round
II - Complete Original Work
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- One
complete original work for the accordion.
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Round
III - Own Choice Program
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Own Choice program consisting of three (3) or more pieces of different
style and character.
- Playing
time: minimum 20 minutes to maximum 30 minutes. Failure to observe
minimum or maximum playing time will result in a mark penalty.
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Prizes
and Awards - 60th Anniversary Coupe Mondiale, 2007
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1st
Prize: |
US
$5,000.00 |
1st
Prize from ATG in honor of Anthony Galla-Rini
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2nd
Prize: |
US
$1,500.00 |
3rd
Prize: |
US
$500.00 |
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- All
candidates will receive a Diploma of Participation.
- First Prize Winner
will receive a Concert Tour to Portugal hosted by the CIA Member 'Conservatorio
Regional de Castelo Branco', including a minimum of three concerts
in Portugal.
- Live webcast performance
at the famed Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Millennium Stage
in Washington DC on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 6:00 PM.
- 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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