MADONA PIANO PRIZE JANIS NORVILIS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PIANISTS Competition Rules Madona Piano Prize International Competition for Young Pianists is organized by the Janis Norvilis Madona Music School and the Young Talents Foundation of Vidzeme (Vidzemes jauno talantu atbalsta fonds). Madona Piano Prize International Competition for Young Pianists takes place 27. - 29.10.2011 in the Janis Norvilis Madona Music School and Madona Culture Centre, Madona, Latvia. Madona Piano Prize International Competition for Young Pianists is dedicated to promoting the riches of the folk tunes in academic piano music genres, and is also a tribute to Janis Norvilis 105 th anniversary. Competition Aim To promote the popularization of folk tunes and the accessibility of Latvian chamber music to the broader public, and enrich the development of the pedagogical traditions of academic piano playing. Competition Tasks 1. Promote the development of the academic piano playing skills for professionally orientated young pianists, in solo and ensemble playing; 2. Diversify the pedagogical repertoire of academic piano playing with forgotten and lesser known pieces; 3. Enrich the young pianists stage performing experience. 1.1 Debut Group, 5-6 years old. 1.2 Juniors Group A, 7-8 years old. 1.3 Juniors Group B, 9-10 years old. 1.4 Juniors Group C, 11-12 years old. 1.5 Seniors Group A, 13-14 years old. 1.6 Seniors Group B, 15-17 years old. Participation Criteria 1. Contestants Groups 2. Competition Categories 2.1 Piano Solo 2.2 Piano Ensemble: Piano Duo or/and Piano Four Hands 3. Repertoire 3.1 Piano Solo 3.1.1.Debut Group all played from memory and no longer than 3,5 minutes in 1
2-3 contrasting pieces on folk tunes native to the participant OR 2-3 contrasting pieces on folk tunes by Janis Norvilis (1906-1994) Dziesmu Druva (source for music scores www.madona.lv/lat/?ct=ppfyp). 3.1.2.Juniors Group A all played from memory and no longer than 5 minutes in 2 or more contrasting pieces on folk tunes native to the participant OR one by Janis Norvilis Dziesmu Druva (source for music scores www.madona.lv/lat/?ct=ppfyp) AND one contemporary piece on folk tunes, Latvian or native to the participant, 1 study for left hand technique. 3.1.3.Juniors Group B all played from memory and no longer than 8 minutes in Variations on a folk tune OR several contrasting pieces on folk tunes native to the participant OR one by Janis Norvilis Dziesmu Druva (source for music scores www.madona.lv/lat/?ct=ppfyp) AND one contemporary piece on folk tunes, Latvian OR native to the participant, 1 study for left hand technique. 3.1.4.Juniors Group C all played from memory and no longer than 12 minutes in Variations on a folk tune OR several contrasting Paraphrases from op. 29 OR op.32 by Jazeps Vitols (source for music scores www.madona.lv/lat/?ct=ppfyp), 1 baroque period piece, 1 virtuoso concert style (programmatic) etude by A. Arensky OR F. Burgmüller, OR A. Diabelli, OR I. Moscheles, OR M. Moszkowski, OR E. MacDowell, OR E. Neupert, OR L. Rozycki. 3.1.5.Seniors Group A all played from memory and no longer than 15 minutes in major composition on a folk melody (e.g.ballade OR Fantasy, OR Paraphrases, OR Rhapsody, OR Variations), 1 OR several, OR a set of baroque period pieces, 1 virtuoso concert etude. 3.1.6.Seniors Group B all played from memory and no longer than 25 minutes in 2
major composition on a folk melody (e.g.ballade OR Fantasy, OR Paraphrases, OR Rhapsody, OR Variations) OR a participant s original composition on a folk melody, 1 or several or a set of baroque period pieces, 1 concert etude, a piece of participant s choice. All pieces must be published, except Seniors Group B participant s original composition, the score of which must be submitted to the jury prior to performance. 3.2.Piano Ensemble (Piano Duo or/and Piano Four Hands). Played from music OR from memory. A combination of both forms of ensemble (Piano Duo, Piano Four Hands) in one program is possible. The Juniors Group B in Piano Ensemble is opened to participants from 8 years of age. 3.2.1.Juniors Group B no longer than 8 minutes in 2 contrasting ensemble pieces on folk tunes, 3.2.2.Juniors Group C no longer than 12 minutes in major composition on a folk melody (e.g.ballade OR Fantasy, OR Paraphrases, OR Rhapsody, OR Variations), 3.2.3.Seniors Group A no longer than 15 minutes in major composition on a folk melody (e.g.ballade OR Fantasy, OR Paraphrases, OR Rhapsody, OR Variations), All pieces must be published Prizes Competition foundation prizes for laureates: Janis Norvilis Prize, Juris&Regina Lusis Prize, Alternative Jury s Prize, Public Prize, diplomas, winners performance on CD with photo, program on Competition laureates broadcasted on Latvian Radio 3 station Klasika. Laureate s absence on the Winners Concert and Award Ceremony without an important reason leads to loss of the awarded prize. 3
Application Please fill in clearly the Application Form. Until 30.09.2011. contestant s Application Form and TWO other documents must be scanned and e-mailed as attachments to madmuzskola@apollo.lv clearly filled in and signed Application Form, contestant s birth certificate, proof of application fee payment. The application fee of 40 EUR is to be paid to: Vidzemes jauno talantu atbalsta fonds Reg. Nr. 40008028780 Address: 16 Blaumana, Madona, LV-4801, Latvia indicating contestant s name and surname. All bank charges are to be paid by the applicant. SWEDBANK Address Balasta dambis 1a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia IBAN: LV87HABA000140J041618 BIC/SWIFT: HABALV22 Additional Incomplete Application form will not be accepted. All bank charges are to be paid by the applicant. Please control your Application Form before sending it upon the contents of other scanned documents. At the competition, the contestant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, teacher or other person over 18 years of age. The travel and lodging expenses are to be paid by the contestants and their accompanying persons themselves. Any recordings, video or audio, or radio or television broadcasting, are free of charge and contestants can expect no payment for them. With signing the Application Form, contestants agree to the Competition Rules. Travel to Madona from Riga Central Bus Station: approximate journey duration 3 hours. Buses leave approximately every two hours. Riga Central Bus Station timetable is found under http://www.autoosta.lv/main.php?lng=eng You may also visit Latvian Railway web page for travel possibilities from Riga to Madona. Please follow local train timetable http://sirius.ldz.lv/sari/saraksts.asp Contact: Dr. Nora Luse e-mail address: lusenora@yahoo.com Mobile Telephone: +371 29739 858 4
MADONA PIANO PRIZE Janis Norvilis International Competition for Young Pianists 27-29 0ctober 2011 Application Form Deadline for applications - September 30, 2011 Application Form must be filled in clearly, signed by the contestant and a parent or guardian, teacher or other person over 18 years of age, and scanned. Incomplete Application Form will not be accepted. Scanned Application Form and TWO scanned documents: contestant s birth certificate and proof of application fee payment must be e-mailed to madmuzskola@apollo.lv Contestant s Details Full name and full age on 29 October 2011 Country represented Contestant s Category Contestant s Group Brief information of contestant s musical achievements Total duration of musical studies Title and full name Applicant s Details Relationship to the contestant E-mail address Piano teacher s title and full name The name and address of the school E-mail address No. Composer Repertoire Title/key/movement/opus&no. Timing Piano ensemble Piano solo Signed by Contestant and Applicant: I confirm that the information I have provided on this form is correct. I accept the Competition Rules. Contestant s/applicant s signatures Printed names Date MADONA PIANO PRIZE Janis Norvilis International Competition for Young Pianists www.madona.lv/lat/?ct=ppfyp Janis Norvilis Music School&Young Talents Foundation of Vidzeme/Vidzemes jauno talantu atbalsta fonds Address: 16 Blaumana, Madona, LV-4801, Latvia; e-mail address: madmuzskola@apollo.lv Coordinator s Mobile phone: +371 29739 858, e-mail address: lusenora@yahoo.com 5