7th INTERNATIONAL ANTONIO JANIGRO CELLO COMPETITION
FOR CELLISTS UNDER 20
Here you can download the PDF version of the invitation.
International Cello Competition “Antonio Janigro” is open to all cellists under 20. The applications must be submitted until the 26th September 2008. on the following address:
International Cello Competition “Antonio Janigro”
Koncertna direkcija Zagreb
Kneza Mislava 18, 1000 Zagreb, Croatia
Tel.: (385+1) 45 01 203, 45-01-200, Fax: (385+1) 46 11 807
e-mail: info@antoniojanigro.com.hr
on line application: www.antoniojanigro.com.hr
Please enclose the following documents with the Application form:
1. Copy of the passport
2. Confirmation that the Entrance Fee of 40 Euros has been paid to Koncertna direkcija Zagreb
Zagrebačka banka d.d.
IBAN: HR9623600001101220533
ZABAHR2X
All applicants will receive a reply after their applications were received.
The competitors have to report at least one day prior to the beginning of the competition at the competition Head Office, at the Music School “Slavko Zlatić”, Kandlerova 2, Poreč, and show their passports as proof of their identity.
Pre-category: born in 1998 and later.
Two pieces contrasting in character (including two movements from a sonata or concerto), with piano.
1st Category: born in 1997 and later.
Duration up to 5-10 minutes
a) two pieces or two movements from a sonata or concerto contrasting in character, with piano
b) one piece or an etude for cello solo
2nd Category: born in 1994 and later.
Programme lasting up to 10-20 minutes
a) one movement from a sonata or concerto (two contrasting movements if pre-classical sonata), with piano
b) one etude or capriccio
c) one short piece chosen by the competitor
3rd Category: born in 1991 and later.
Duration up to 20-30 minutes
a) one movement from a sonata or concerto (two contrasting movements if a pre-classical sonata), with piano
b) one piece or an etude or capriccio for cello solo
c) short piece with piano (including one movement from a pre-classical sonata) chosen by the competitor
d) one movement from one of the 6 suites by J. S. Bach (BWV 1007-1012)
4th Category: born in 1988 and later.
Duration up to 30-40 minutes
1st round
a) one etude or capriccio, or one movement from a suite or sonata for cello solo
b) short piace with piano (including one movement from a pre-classical sonata) chosen by the competitor
c) 1st movement from a concerto (starting with J. Haydn)
2nd round: Finale
d) one movement from one of the 6 suites by J. S. Bach (BWV 1007-1012)
e) whole sonata for cello and piano (starting with L. van Beethoven) chosen by the competitor
There are no age limits for applying to a higher category.
All pieces in all categories should be performed by heart, apart from sonatas for cello and piano.
All performances are open to the public.
The Jury keeps the right to reduce length of performances.
All decisions brought up by the Jury are irrevocable.
AWARDS
Official Awards
Awards will be presented for each category apart from the Pre-category.
All awarded competitors will get a Diploma.
All competitors will get a Diploma of Participation.
There are several special awards of the Competition.
Special Awards
The City of Poreč Award
The Croatian String Teacher’s Association Award
The Jeunesse Musicales of Croatia Award
The Zagreb Soloists’ Award
The Franjo Krežma Memorial in Osijek Award
The Maecenas Pro Arte Association for Young Artists’ Promotion Award, Vienna
The Accord Case Award
The Mijo Bučar Award
