The 8th
Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey International Piano Competition and Festival
This competition offers
extraordinary experiences to all who take part.
These include the opportunity to perform for a distinguished musical audience;
to listen to other young artists; to discuss performances with jurors after the
competition, and for those who go forward to the later stages, to perform a
concerto with one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, such as the
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra (WKO),
Austria. The competition orchestra for
2010 is a symphony orchestra as yet unnamed.
This competition takes place every two years during the month of June
THE
LUDMILA KNEZKOVA-HUSSEY INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL was conceived by
world-renowned pianist Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey.
Her objective is to provide an opportunity for gifted piano students to
come together in a challenging piano competition. This “striving for excellence” should result
in a further enhancement of their level of achievement.
DATES AND PLACE OF THE
COMPETITION
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Compétition École Secondaire
Nepisiquit, St. Anne Street,
Bathurst, N.B., Canada |
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Rehearsal with the Symphony with the winners at the |
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Final
Concert with the top prizewinners of each category. |
REGISTRATION
Deadline:
The
printed registration form (or photocopy) fully completed and signed together
with all required supporting documents must be sent and postmarked no later
than
Website: www.ludmilaknezkovahussey.ca
or www.ludmilakh.com E-mail: knezkova@nb.sympatico.ca
Phone: (506)-548-5829 Fax:
(506)-548-5829
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1.
An audition tape (cassette) or preferably a CD, which must have
sufficient length and various styles to show competitor’s ability. There will be a pre-selection by audition
tape/CD prior to acceptance. Please
label tape/CD with competitor’s name.
Audition tape/CD becomes property of the Competition.
2.
A Registration Fee (non-refundable of $110 -Canadian Dollars). Cheques
or money orders should be made payable to LK-H International Piano Competition
and Festival (GST is included in the case of fees from residents of
3.
Any supplementary information about professional experience, which the
applicant thinks may be useful to the Selection Committee.
4.
Three (3) current black and white glossy photographs of suitable size
and quality (5” X 7” or 8” X 10”) for inclusion in the program. Photos will become property of the
Competition and will not be returned to the competitor.
5.
Photocopy of competitor’s date of birth is required. Acceptable documents are birth certificates,
passports, Medicare cards or a current driver’s license.
6.
A musical biography of the applicant written in English or French
(maximum length - 1 page)
7.
Where available, copies of printed programs and reviews of the
applicant’s formal debut recital, and recent solo recital, joint recital,
chamber and concerto performances, and reviews of any commercial recordings.
8.
Request for an accompanist for the concerto with an original copy of the
music for the accompanist (See MUSICAL PROGRAM – No. 2).
9.
If you request lodging in a private home in
MUSICAL PROGRAM
1.
The difficulty of the repertoire chosen for the Competition will be
taken into consideration.
2.
In round three (3), the concerto will be performed with piano
accompaniment. All works must be in
original form (not simple transcription).
It is preferred that the competitors have their own accompanist. However, if this is not possible, an
accompanist can be provided in
3.
The Final Concert on
REQUIREMENTS
FOR CANDIDATES
1.
MEMORIZATION: Candidates must
perform all works from memory.
2.
REPEATS: Candidates will not be
permitted to play repeats.
3.
MUSICAL PROGRAM: Candidates must perform all required works. There will be no changes accepted to the
musical program listed on the competitor’s original registration form.
4.
ORDER OF PROGRAM: At the time of performance, candidates will be
permitted to change the order of works in their program; however, the secretary
at the jurors’ desk must be advised before the performance.
5.
ORDER OF PERFORMANCE: The night
before the Competition lots will be drawn to determine order of
performance. Each competitor, with
his/her representative must be present
at the lottery to assure eligibility for the Competition.
6. PUNCTUALITY: Candidates must be in the hall at least 30 minutes
before the time set for their class.
7. COPIES OF SCORES: Each
competitor shall have a copy of his/her score available should the jurors
request it.
8. EXPENSES Candidates will
be lodged individually in private homes upon request. Meals are not included in private homes in
9.
CANCELLATION: Candidates who wish
to cancel must notify the Competition Committee as soon as possible. Registration fees will not be refunded.
10. AGE CATEGORIES: Candidates
must not be older than the age category in which they register on
ELIMINATION PROCEDURE
The
Competition will be in three (3) levels:
Round 1 (Elimination) the jurors will
post a list of the competitors who have been chosen to move to
Round 2 (Elimination – 2nd
stage) The same process will determine those competitors chosen to advance to
Round 3 (Final) At the end of Round 3
(final), the jurors will again post the winners who will perform in the Final
Concert on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the K. C. Irving Regional Center.
JUDGES
THE
JURY WILL CONSIST OF INTERNATIONNALY RECOGNIZED MUSICIANS. Competitors will not receive adjudication for
their performance but will have the opportunity to discuss their performance
with the jurors after their competition if they wish. Workshops by the jurors will be available.
JURORS SELECTION CONCERT
The
jurors will select competitors to perform in a mid-week public concert on
Wednesday, June 23, 2010, based on the presentations of the compulsory selection
by Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey in the 32 and under category, and with a traditional
native selection in the under 17 and 32 categories.
FINAL CONCERT
The
Final Concert will be held at
AWARDS
Winners
of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category
will be awarded Bursaries and certificates.
The winner of the 32 and under compulsory selection “Cadences de la
Mer”, composed by Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey will also receive an award.
BURSARIES
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17 YEARS AND UNDER |
32 YEARS AND UNDER |
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1ST $5,000 |
1ST $5,000 |
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2ND $2,500 |
2ND $2,500 |
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3RD
$1,500 |
3RD $1,500 |
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Juror’s choice for Compulsory selection of
the “Cadences de la Mer” (Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey) $200 |
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17 YEARS & UNDER CATEGORY
ROUND 1 – ELIMINATION
1. Competitor is required to play any Sonata (one or more
movements) by: BEETHOVEN, MOZART or HAYDN.
2.
Competitor is required to play any study by CZERNY, Op. 740 (except No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 14), CHOPIN, Op. 10, 25
STRAVINSKY, RACHMANINOFF, LISZT, SCRIABIN, PROKOFIEV, .SAINT-SAENS, SZMANOWSKI,
MOSKOWSKY. B. SMETANA, C. DEBUSSY.
3.
Compulsory selection. Traditional
selection from competitor’s homeland.
Time
limit is 30 minutes for this round. If
this time is exceeded the competitor may be asked to stop at the discretion of
the jurors.
ROUND 2 – ELIMINATION
Time
limit is 30 minutes for this round. If
this time is exceeded the competitor may be asked to stop at the discretion of
the jurors.
ROUND 3 – FINAL
Time
limit is 20 minutes for this round. If
this time is exceeded the competitor may be asked to stop at the discretion of
the jurors.
32 YEARS AND UNDER CATEGORY
ROUND 1 – ELIMINATION
Time
limit is 50 minutes for this round. If
this time is exceeded, the competitor may be asked to stop at the discretion of
the jurors.
ROUND 2 – ELIMINATION
ROUND 3 – FINAL
Time
limit is 20 minutes for this round. If
this time is exceeded, the competitor may be asked to stop at the discretion of
the jurors.