International Balys Dvarionas Competition for Young Pianists and Violinists
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| Next competition: |
29.04. - 05.05.2012 |
| Next deadline: | 15.02.2012 |
| Categories for the next competition: | Piano, Violin |
| City: | Vilnius (Lithuania) |
| Age range: | 1-20 |
| Structure: | Pre-selection by DVD followed by two or three rounds depending on age category |
| Cycle: | every four years |
| Categories: | Piano, Violin |
| Organiser: | International Balys Dvarionas Competition for Young Pianists and Violinists, International Cultural Programme Centre |
| Contact: | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Website: | http://www.dvarionas.lt/competition/, http://www.ipmc.lt |
Rules:
The competition is open to pianists and violinists of all nationalities and is divided into three age groups:
“A” - participants born on or after 19 June 2000
“B” - participants born on or after 19 June 1996
“C” - participants born on or after 19 June 1992
The performances will be evaluated by an international jury. Each jury for pianists and for violinists will include 7 members.The final 3rd round with orchestra in age group "C" will be adjudicated by all 14 Jury members. Jury decisions are final and may not be challenged or amended.
Repertoire:
DVD for the pre-selection must contain a 10-15 min. recording with pieces from the 1st and from the 2nd rounds.
The competition for “A” and “B” age groups will take place in 2 rounds; the competition for “C” Group in 3 Rounds (the final round with orchestra accompaniment).
In Round 1 the competitors must perform a Baroque and/or Classical work(s), in Round 2 - Balys Dvarionas composition(s). The choice of music for the rest of the programme is entirely at the discretion of the competitor within the time allowed for each age group.
Competition performance duration for each group in Round 1 and Round 2:
“A” - from 10 to 20 minutes;
“B” - from 15 to 25 minutes;
“C” - from 20 to 30 minutes.
In Round 1 and Round 2 pianists may perform solo piano works only.
Round 3 (“C” Group only – with orchestra):
Concerto of choice for violin/piano and orchestra from the following:
Piano:
B. Dvarionas (1904-1972) Concerto for piano and orchestra No.1 in G minor
B. Dvarionas (1904-1972) Concerto for piano and chamber orchestra No. 2 in E minor
W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Concerto for piano and orchestra No.23 in A Major, KV 488
L. van Beethoven (1770-1827) Concerto for piano and orchestra No.1 in C Major, op.15
F. Liszt (1811-1886) Concerto for piano and orchestra No.2 in A Major, S125
R. Schumann (1810-1856) Concerto for piano and orchestra in A minor, op.54
E. Grieg (1843-1907) Concerto for piano and orchestra in A minor, op. 16
S. Prokofiev (1891-1953) Concerto for piano and orchestra No.1 in D flat Major, op.10
Violin:
B. Dvarionas (1904-1972) Concerto for violin in B minor
W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Concerto for violin No.3 in G Major, KV 216
L. Spohr (1784-1859) Concerto for violin No.8 in A minor, op.47, "in modo di scena cantante"
H. Wieniawski (1835-1880) Concerto for violin in D minor No.2, op. 22
F. Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Concerto for violin in E minor, op.64
H. Vieuxtemps (1820-1881) Concerto for violin No.5 in A minor, op.37
C. Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Concerto for violin No.3 in B minor, op.61
S. Prokofiev (1891-1953) Concerto for violin No.1 in D Major, op.19
Scores for Balys Dvarionas compositions can be obtained from:
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: +370 5 2496171
Website: www.natos.lt
All works must be performed from memory.
Prizes:
The Juries will award laureate titles, prizes and/or diplomas to the best competitors. The Balys Dvarionas International Competition Juries will award no more than a total of 18 Laureate titles in all groups and categories of the competition.
Laureate prizes:
| Pianists | Violinists |
| "A" group 500 EUR | "A" group 500 EUR |
| "B" group 1000 EUR | "B" group 1000 EUR |
| "C" group 1500 EUR | "C" group 1500 EUR |
The Jury of the Competition is in position to award to the winner of each age group the Grand Prix title and prize:
| Pianists | Violinists |
| "A" group 1.000 EUR | "A" group 1.000 EUR |
| "B" group 2.000 EUR | "B" group 2.000 EUR |
| "C" group 3.000 EUR | "C" group 3.000 EUR |
Special awards will be granted for the:
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best performance of a piece by a contemporary Lithuanian composer - 500€
- best performance of a Balys Dvarionas composition - 500€
- youngest participant in Round 2 (a particular material present)
- etc.
Application:
A non-refundable Entrance Fee is 60 EUR and this must be paid by 15 February 2012. On payment the full name of the competitor should be given. The Entrance Fee is payable to the following bank account:
| Name: | BALIO DVARIONO LABDAROS IR PARAMOS FONDAS |
| Account number: | LT61 7044 0600 0136 0492 |
| Bank: | AB SEB bankas |
| Bank SWIFT code: | CB VILT 2X |
The application form can be downloaded from the competition website. It should be printed, filled out and sent by registered mail to the competition office.
The enclosed Application Form must be accompanied by:
a) a copy of the applicant's birth certificate or ID, or passport copy, where the name and birth date of the applicant is apparent;
b) an official confirmation of payment of the application fee;
c) short biography of the applicant (up to 200 words);
d) proposed competition repertoire;
e) 2 recent photographs;
f) a video DVD containing a recording of a programme with pieces from the 1st and from the 2nd round.
Background:
Initially in 1997 the competition started on a 2–3 year cycle, but now, after the Lithuanian Culture Ministry acknowledged this competition as an event of national significance, it is organised every 4 years.
Last updated: 05.10.2011
