XX International Piano Festival-Competition "Villahermosa" 2024

Anniversary (2004-2024).

RULES AND CONDITIONS

Solo Pianist

Categories:

1st category: 6 - 8 years

2nd category: 9 - 11 years

3rd category: 12 - 14 years

4th category: 15 -17 years

5th category: 18 - 21 years

6th category: 22 - 26 years

7th category: 27 - 36 years


Recording Time:

1st and 2nd category (6 to 10 minutes)

3rd and 4th category (10 to 15 minutes)

5th to 7th category (15 to 25 minutes)

  • The program must consist of a minimum of 3 pieces of different styles, genres, composers, periods, including mandatory music by J. S. Bach.

Notes:

  • The repertoire must be performed FROM MEMORY.

  • In the case of selecting a Sonata, you can choose between the first movement or the last two.

Four-Hand Ensemble (or more)

For all categories: Minimum of two musical pieces lasting 10 to 20 minutes.

Note:

The repertoire can be played with sheet music.

Piano Accompaniment for Singer or Another Instrument

For all categories:

  • Minimum of two musical pieces lasting 10 to 20 minutes.

Chamber Music (duo or trio)

For all categories:

  • One complete work or cycle.

Time:

  • Categories 1-3: 5 to 10 minutes duration.

  • Categories 4-6: 15 to 30 minutes duration.

Note:

  • First Prize and Grand Prix winners cannot participate again in the same category. Example: If you won the First Prize or Grand Prix as a participant in the First Category, to compete again, you must do so in one of the following categories corresponding to your age.

  • It is possible to participate in more than one category with the same registration.

Technical Requirements for Video Material

1. Contestants must upload their videos exclusively to one of the following platforms:

- YouTube (as an "Unlisted" video)

- Google Drive

Video Format: MP4 and MOV, maintaining high video resolution, high-quality audio, and natural volume of the instrument.

  • The video must be captured horizontally (under no circumstances vertically).

  • It is essential to clearly see hand execution on the keyboard and pedal action.

  • We accept videos recorded only on an acoustic piano (upright or grand).

2. IMPORTANT: Before starting the piano performance, the contestant must announce:

- Name(s), Last Name(s)

- Date of Birth

- Country Represented

- Complete Program

  • Conclude the introduction with the following words:

"I am pleased to perform for the International Piano Festival-Competition 'Villahermosa.'"

3. The video recording must have good audio, without cuts, signs, or edits from the moment the performance is announced until the end of the program.

4. Hands, pedals, and the performer's face must be visible at all times from an appropriate distance (not more than 3 meters).

5. Contestants should consider the visual effect of the video, so they must take care of:

- Attire (Formal clothing appropriate for a concert or in-person competition)

- Cleanliness and order within the video recording space must be optimal.

Videos that do not meet the specified requirements WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Organizing Committee has the right to promote participants' videos through media channels.

  • The Jury's decision will be final and cannot be appealed.

Registration

  • Registrations: From now until Sunday, November 17, 2024.

  • Results: Until December 10, 2024.

  • Contestants from Third to Seventh Category must pay the equivalent amount of $77.00 USD, as a participation fee. Please take into account the exchange rate at the time of payment.

  • First and Second Category contestants must pay the equivalent amount of $40.00 USD, as a participation fee. Please take into account the currency exchange rate at the time of payment.

  • In the case of group presentations, each member must pay an individual fee and submit an individual registration form.

  • Documents must be attached to the registration; separate documents will not be accepted.

  • We do not refund the deposit.

Payment Methods

BANCO Bancomer

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Clabe Account: 012790001939526143

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Option to make payment through PayPal.

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With gratitude,

Organizing Committee of the Festival-Competition.

* Mention as reference: Submission fee for the Festival-Competition.

 

Fill in the registration form

The deadline for receipt of applications is November 20, 2023.

For more information and questions, contact us in our section of:

More information on:

Irina Samodaeva
E-mail: fundirsam@gmail.com 

Organizing Committee

Celphone: +521 9933056991 (only via WhatsApp)

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