International Competition for Pianists, Violinists and Cellists Young Musician
| Next competition: |
31.03. - 04.04.2011 |
| Next deadline: | 10.11.2010 |
| Categories for the next competition: | Cello, Violin, Piano |
| City: | Tallinn (Estonia) |
| Age range: | 10-13 |
| Structure: | DVD submission followed by two rounds, the second of which is accompanied by orchestra |
| Cycle: | every two years |
| Categories: | Cello, Violin, Piano |
| Organiser: | Nonprofit Organisation 'Young Musician' |
| Contact: | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Website: | http://www.hot.ee/youngmusician/ |
Rules: The competition is open for young pianists, violinists and cellists of all nationalities up to 13 years of age. The competition is divided into different age groups (Violin, category A (up to 10 years), category B (age 11-13); Cello, category A (up to 10 years), category B (age 11-13); Piano, category A (up to 10 years), category B (age 11-13)). The winners of a Young Musician contest (1st prizes) can not participate in the same age category at the Young Musician competition the next year, as they did at the previous contest.
Prizes:
Winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded with pieces of art of Estonian artists.
All participants of Round II will be awarded with diplomas.
The jury has the right to give out following special awards:
- the best interpretation of a piece by Bach
- the best performer of the compulsory piece (category A)
- the best performer of a piece by Timo Steiner (category B)
- the best performer of a masterly piece
- the youngest contestant
- for eminent style
One of the participants in the final concert will get the conductor’s award (1000 EEK).
The jury may redivide the awards within the limits of the budget, should there be an absence of contestants of required quality.
There will be three final concerts:
- No.1: all violinists and cellists will perform
- No.2: all pianists will perform
- No.3: the prize winners’ concert with the Chamber Orchestra (conductor Toomas Vavilov): winners of the 1st prizes will perform with the Chamber Orchestra, other prize winners’ performing will be decided by the jury.
Application:
Background: The contest "YOUNG MUSICIAN - TALLINN", that by now has successfully taken place in Tallinn for five times, stands out for a specially child loving atmosphere, but also for increasing level of achievements. The participating children get opportunities to perform, even if they don't get a prize - this creates a friendly, tolerant atmosphere and enthusiasm. Many participants who, on their first time, are not among prize winners come back and become laureates.
Last updated: 08.04.2010
