The 8th. Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey International Piano Competition and Festival 2013

 

The 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 2013 is a symphony orchestra as yet unnamed.

 

The LK-H International Piano Competition  and Festival takes place every two years during the month of June.

 

The Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey Piano Competition and Festival for pianist was conceived by world-renowned pianist Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey. It is Ludmila’s wish 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 Competition

 

June 21-25, 2013 (Incl.)   

Competition

École Secondaire Nepisquit

St. Anne St. Bathurst,N.B Canada

 

June 26, 2013   

Rehearsal with the Symphony with the winners at the K.C. Irving Regional Center St. Anne Street, Bathurst.N.B.

 

June 27, 2013    

Final concert with the top prizewinners of each category. K.C.Irving Regional Center

St.Anne St. Bathurst,N.B  

 

REGISTRATION

Deadline: March 1st. 2013

The printed registration form in this syllabus (or a photocopy) fully completed and signed, together with all supporting documents must be sent and postmarked no later than March 1st. 2013 to:

LK-H Internationl Piano Competition and Festival, 155 Allison Crescent, Bathurst, N.B. E2A-3B4

Website: www.ludmilaknezkovahussey.ca or

www.ludmilakh.com

E-mail:knezkova@nb.sympatico.ca

Phone (506)548-5829 Fax:(506) 548-5829

 

It is essential that envelopes contain complete addresses; there is a danger otherwise of them being delayed or not delivered. The following SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS must accompany the complete Registration form.

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1. An audition tape (cassette) or preferably a CD, which must have sufficient length  and various styles to show the 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 Competition and Festival"  (GST is included in the case of fees from residents of Canada.) Accompanist fee for the concerto is $110 if applicable.

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") ( 10cm x 17cm or 20 x 25cm) for inclusion in a program book. Photos will become the property of the Competition and will not be returned to the competitor.

5. Photocopy of legal proof of each 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, 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) This copy of the concerto for the accompanist will become property of the Competition.

9. If you request lodging at a private home in Bathurst during the Competition, please indicate on registration form.

 

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 transcriptions). It is preferred that the pianist have their own accompanist. However, if this is not possible, an accompanist can be provided for a fee of $110 Can. which covers on rehearsal and the performance. The fee must be paid with registration and is non-refundable even if the competitor is not selected for the final round. An original copy of the music for the accompanist must be included with the Registration form. This copy will become property of the Competition.

3. The Final Concert on Sunday June -- 2010 at the K.C.Irving Regional Center will feature the winners.

The Concerto of the first place winners will be accompanied by a symphony orchestra from ......... The winners will have an opportunity to rehearse with the symphony orchestra on Saturday, June ...        

Requirements for Candidates

 

1.Memorization: Candidates must perform all works from memory.

2.Repeats: Candidates will not be allowed to play repeats.

3.Musical Program: Candidates must perform all registered 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 the program. However, the secretary at the juror's 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 this 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 judges request it.

8. Expenses: Candidates will be lodged individually upon request. Meals are not included in private homes in Bathurst and surrounding areas. Any other candidates are responsible for making their own reservations for accommodations. Competitors' hosts will make every effort to make the competitor comfortable in a home-like atmosphere.

Request for lodging in a private home must be made at the time of registration. (See supporting documents -No.9) Practice facilities and transportation (if needed) will be provided for all competitors  during the Competition.

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 January 1, 2013.

 

ELIMINATION PROCEDURE

The competition will be in (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 _  2013 at the K.C.Irving Regional Center.

 

JUDGES

 

The jury will consist of Internationally recognized musicians.

Competitors will not receive adjudication for their performance, but will have the opportunity to discuss their performance with the jurors after the competition if they wish. Workshops by the Jurors will be available.

 

JUROR'S SELECTION CONCERT

 

The jurors will select competitors to perform in a mid-week public concert on Wednesday, June .. 2013, based on the presentations of the compulsory selection by Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey in the 32 and under category, with an traditional native selection in the under 17 and 32 categories.

 

FINAL CONCERT

 

The Final Concert will be held at 2:00 pm. June .. 2013 at the K.C.Irving Regional Center. Bursaries and certificates will be presented at this time. PLEASE NOTE: All prizes will be awarded during the Final Concert. All prize winners must be present at the Final Concert, otherwise they will not receive their awards.

 

AWARDS

 

Winners of 1st. 2nd. 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

17 YEARS AND UNDER

1st. ............$5,000

2nd. ...........$2,500

3rd. ............$1,500

 

32 YEARS AND UNDER

1st. .............$5,000

2nd. ............$2,500

3rd. .............$1,500

Juror's choice for Compulsory selection  of the "Cadences de la Mer" (Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey).......$200

 

17 years and Under

 

 

 

 

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, C.Saint Saens, Szymanowski, 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

 

 

1.Competitor must select one invention from: Bach- 2 or 3 part invention, 1 Prelude & Fugue from Well-Tempered Clavier or French Suites/English Suites of Bach Italian Concerto (2 movements  or complete.

2. Competitor must play one composition -Own choice.

 

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

 

1.Competitor must play one or more movements of a Concerto.

 

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.