International Radio Competition for Young Musicians 'Concertino Praga'
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| Next competition: | 28.01. - 29.01.2012 |
| Next deadline: | 14.10.2011 |
| Categories for the next competition: | duo, trio, quartet, quintet (open to all instuments) |
| City: | Prague (Czech Republic) |
| Age range: | 1-18 |
| Structure: | Submission of recordings to enter the competition through members of the EBU - European Broadcasting Union, IMC – International Music Council or EMC – European Music Council. In the competition the jury assesses the Competitor's artistic performances recorded on Compact Disc in a studio or during a public performance as a live recording without any subsequent editing. |
| Cycle: | every year |
| Categories: | Violin, cello, piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, guitar, ensembles |
| Organiser: | Czech Radio - Concertino Praga |
| Contact: | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Website: | http://www.rozhlas.cz/concertino/english |
Rules: Can be downloaded from the competition website in English, Russian and French.
Prizes: The jury awards first and second prizes. The overall prize winner is awarded the Helena Karásková Prize and with this the oppertunity to record a CD. The prize winners perform at a Gala Concert in Prague’s Rudolfinum Concert Hall and at the 'Concertino Praga' South Bohemia Festival .
Application:
The participants are invited by Czech Radio to make recordings free of charge for the competition in October and November. These recordings will be reviewed by a Czech jury the following January and the winners decided upon. For more information please see the competition website or contact the competition directly.
Background:
The competition has a long tradition starting in 1966. Especially the opening of the iron curtain enabled young musicians from the East and West to participate in this competition that has been organised by the Czech Radio. Further, with its membership since 1988, the competition is one of the long standing members of EMCY.
The competition has information about laureates, concerts and events also on Facebook.
Last updated: 19.09.2011
