Music Festival Open Classical Music Competition October 9 - 15, 2016 the Chiang Mai Youth Philharmonic Band and Symphony Orchestra Foundation

CHIANGMUSIC MAI GINASTERA FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL OPEN CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION OCTOBER 9 - 15, 2016 THE CHIANG MAI YOUTH PHILHARMONIC BAND AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 1 2 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Date: Oct 9 to 15, 2016

Venues: a) Pang Suan Kaew Hotel Lobby (6F) b) Kad Performing Arts c) Kad small Theater d) Baan Roi-chan Hall (Pang Suan Kaew Hotel 7F) e) Kad Theater

Host: The Chiangmai Youth Philharmonic Band and Symphony Orchestra Foundation Kad Suan Kaew 7th F, 21 Huay Kaew Rd, T.Suthep, A.Muang Chiang Mai 50200 TEL: 053-224-444 Ext. 19008 FAX: 053-224-502

Under the auspices of: The Piano Teachers’ National Association of Japan, Payap University, Mae Jo University, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Thailand, Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai

Sponsored by: Kad Theater, Kad Performing Arts, Lotus Hotel, Kad Suan Kaew, Usaato Siam, Shangri-La Hotel, FAZIOLI, Peterson The Piano Gallery, Japan Foundation Bangkok, Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd.

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 3 Prospectus

Although the classical music scene in Chiang Mai is still developing, it is finding grow- ing support among expatriate communities of countries around the world, as well as local Thai enthusiasts. New orchestras have emerged in recent years, and are showing extraordinary potential. However, the musicians rarely have the opportunity to partici- pate in high-profile performances, and have not had the chance to develop the confidence to perform on the level of musicians in more musically influential countries, particularly in Europe.

In the 20th century, the Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera put South America on the map in the world of classical music, paving the way for many other South American musicians to follow in his footsteps. Today, these musicians continue to inspire audiences around the world. He is known to have told young students of music that “Your music must reach beyond the country of your origin. Do not confine yourself to boundaries.” Inspired by these words, we are determined to spread the unique artistic culture of the Asian provincial city of Chiang Mai to the world, going beyond national borders as well as boundaries of culture and religion. Furthermore, we plan to invite internationally ac- claimed musicians to hold world-class performances, with the aim putting Chiang Mai on the world stage. In 2016, to mark the 100th birthday anniversary of Alberto Ginastera, we will hold the first Chiang Mai Ginastera International Music Festival.

At the international competition, musicians will be competing not over technical skill, but for their ability to inspire audiences to want to watch them perform again. We have made it our mission to discover such new talent, specifically young musicians from Southeast Asia, and support them on their path to reaching the world stage.

Words can hardly describe the charms of Chiang Mai—its natural beauty, the kindness of its people, and the joys of interacting with elephants and other magnificent animals have captivated the hearts of many. We will continue our aspiration to hold awe-inspiring events for visitors, local residents, and the participants of the music festival, and use this opportunity to show the world the charms of this truly wonderful city.

Executive Committee of the Chiang Mai Ginastera International Music Festival

4 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Guidelines for Competition Applicants

All musical instruments (including vocal) and formats (solo, ensemble, 2 pianos, piano four-hands, chorus, etc.) are eligible. Application deadline: May 31, 2016

Applicants are divided, judged, and awarded in the following age categories. [] Junior Category “A”: Under 9 years old as of January 1, 2016. [] Junior Category “B”: From 9 to 12 years old as of January 1, 2016. [] Junior Category “C”: From 13 to 15 years old as of January 1, 2016. [] Open Category: Contestant must be at least 16 years old as of January 1, 2016. All reviews are open to the public.

Applying for the competition with an ensemble performance, the category is determined according to the age of the oldest performer in the group.

Prizes and Awards Junior Category Contestants will only be judged to the Semi-Final Round. They will not proceed to the Final Round. The Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, and Encouragement Prizes will be awarded. Winners will be eligible to perform at the winners’ concert, but no cash price will be awarded for this category. Winners will be exempted from prejudging the following year. Open Category The Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, and Encouragement Prize will be awarded. [] Gold: 100,000THB [] Silver: 50,000THB [] Bronze: 30,000THB Winners will also be given the opportunity to sign a contract to perform with CPO for one year. Ginastera Special Prize

Contestants who perform the music of Ginastera during the competition will be judged for the “Ginastera Special Prize.” [] Open Category: 5,000B [] Junior Category: No cash prize

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 Special Award for Chiang Mai Musician

The prize is limited to one contestant residing in Chiang Mai. - Open Category: 5,000B - Junior Category: No cash prize

Usaato Special Award

Several Special Recognition Awards will be presented by Mr. Usaburo Sato. - Open Category: 5,000B - Junior Category: No cash prize

Preliminary Audition

Fee: 1,000THB Application deadline: May 31, 2016 - Contestants will perform music of their choice for 10 minutes (maximum). - Contestants in the Juniors Category can play shorter programs. Their performances are not judged based on time. - We will announce the names of the qualifiers on our website on September 15, 2016. - All the contestants will receive feedback from our judge member. - The qualifiers will receive a certificate on their achievement of going through the preliminary.

Regional Round In Thailand Contestants will perform music of their choice for 10 minutes (maximum) Chiang Mai: September 10-11, 2016 at Payap University Nawarat Campus Bangkok: August 27-28, 2016 at Peterson Piano Gallery

Regional Round In China Details not yet determined

Video Round Outside of Thailand Contestants will perform music of their choice for 10 minutes (maximum) and upload it on Youtube. Application and Youtube upload deadline: July 31, 2016

6 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL First Round

Date: Oct 9 to Oct 10 Fee: 2,000THB

- Contestants will perform one or two solo programs of their choice for up to 15 minutes. - Contestants in the Juniors Category can play shorter programs. Their performances are not judged based on time. - At least one of the pieces must be different from the piece performed during prejudging.

Semi-Final Round

Date: Oct 12 to Oct 13 Fee: 2,000THB

- Contestants will perform one or two solo programs of their choice for up to 20 minutes. - Contestants in the Juniors Category can play shorter programs. Their performances are not judged based on time. - At least one of the pieces must be different from the piece performed during the previous rounds.

Final Round

Date: Oct 14 Fee: Free

- 12 people will move up to the final round. - The Final Round will be a 30 minutes concert style performance and will be open to the public at Baan Roi-chan Hall. - At least one of the pieces must be different from the pieces performed during the previous rounds. - Audience Ticket will be 300THB.

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 7 - The payment will not be refunded in case of non-participation. - A piano accompanist has to be brought by the contestant.

- For the First and the Semi-Final Round, judges are divided into

A, B and C in different venues.

- Competition performances will be open to the public.

- Finalists will be judged by all the judge members.

Awards Ceremony

- Junior Category: After the semi-final on Oct 13. - Open Category: Before the concert on Oct 15.

Piano Rentals for Contestants Contestants piano practice period: Oct 8 to 14

Piano Rental Fees:

1. Upright Piano 100 THB/ hour

2. Grand Piano 200 THB/ hour

3. Fazioli 300 THB/ hour

8 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Concerts There are 6 concerts by musicians in residence and 1 concert by the winner.

Oct 9 (Sun)

- Competition First Round (Open to public)

Oct 10 (Mon)

- Competition First Round (Open to public)

- Eduardo Delgado Piano Concert at Baan Roi-chan Hall

Oct 11 (Tue)

- Gino Carbonaro Accordion Lunch Time Concert

- Agnieszka Sokolnickaand and Wojciech Sokolnicki Vocal Concert

at Baan Roi-chan Hall

Oct 12 (Wed)

- Competition Semi-Final (Open to public)

- Song Hong Chamber Music, Esti Rofe flute concert and

Ricky Tsang piano concert at Baan Roi-chan Hall

Oct 14 (Fri)

- Competition Final Concert at Baan Roi-chan Hall (Open to public)

Oct 15 (Sat)

- Concert at Kad Theater

- Toccata from Piano Concerto #1 / Ginastera - Malambo from Estancia / Ginastera - “Ode to Joy” from the 4th Movement of Symphony No. 9 / Beethoven Pianist: Atsuko Seta (Japan) International Choir Chiangmai Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Chaipruck Mekara (Thailand)

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 9 Ticket

- Baan Roi-chan Hall 300B per performance - Kad Theater 1,000B, 700B, 500B, 300B

- Through ticket 2,500B

Through ticket includes concert at Kad Theater , recitals and the competition final round performance at Baan Roi-chan Hall

Beethoven “Ode to Joy” Chorus from Symphony No. 9 Registration fee for chorus singers

- Thai Residence Free

- Overseas Participants 3,000B

Schedule

Oct 9 (SUN) Practice only chorus Oct 12 (WED) Practice chorus with orchestra Oct 14 (FRI) Dress rehearsal Oct 16 (SUN) Performance

Chorus Practice for Chiang Mai Locals

PYU choir every Monday – Thursday from 5-6pm CRK recital hall 2nd floor of the College of Music, Payap University (Kaew Nawarat Campus) starting August 29, 2016.

Online Sign Up

http://chiangmai-imf.com/2016/02/09/join-ode-to-joy/

10 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Juries

Honorable Artistic Director, Head of Judging Committee

Eduardo Delgado Pianist, Argentina

Head of Executive Committee

Chaipruck Mekara Donductor, Thailand

Artistic Director

Atsuko Seta Pianist, Japan

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 11 Daniel Pittman, D.M.A.

Conductor, USA

Agnieszka Sokolnicka

Soprano, Poland

Wojciech Sokolnicki

Tenor, Poland

Gino Carbonaro

Accordion, Italy

12 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Esti Rofe

Flute, Isarael

Ricky Tsang

Piano, Chian

Alessio Monti

Guitar, Italy

Song Hong Chamber Music

Vietnam

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 13 Chiang Mai Audition Judges

Annette George Flute, USA

Judith Utley Harp, USA

Duo-Scherzo Primo/ Megumi Nakao Secondo / Miho Matsuo 4 Hands Piano, Japan

Deborah Childs Vocal Music, USA

Ayu Namtep Piano, Thailand

Apirat Praphanwong Violin, Thailand

Krit Mekara Violin, Thailand

14 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Bangkok Audition Judges

Eri Nakagawa Piano, Japan

Bakhtiyor Allaberganov Piano, Uzbekistan

Maris Arents Double Bass

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 15

Your music must reach “beyond the country of “ your origin. Do not confine yourself to boundaries

ดนตรีของเธอ… ควรเติบโตงอกงามแผ่ขยายจากบ้านเกิดไปสู่นานานอารยประเทศ, จงอย่าตีกรอบให้กับตัวเอง

Alberto Ginastera

16 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Chiang Mai Ginastera International Music Festival

2016 年泰國‧清邁吉納斯特拉國際音樂節及比賽

比賽規則

所有樂器(包括聲樂) 及形式(獨奏、合奏、四手聯彈、雙鋼琴、合唱等) 均可報名。

截止日期 2016年5月31日(中國、台湾及香港、賽區除外)

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 17 ENTRY 參賽者將以年齡劃分組別：

1 . Junior Category “A” : 少年A組–9歲以下 (年齡截至2016年1月1日) 2 . Junior Category “B” : 少年B組–10至12歲以下(年齡截至由2016年1月1日) 3 . Junior Category “C” : 少年C組–13至15歲以下(年齡截至由2016年1月1日)

• Open Category: 公開組– 16歲或以上 • 參賽者必須是16歲或以上 (年齡截至由2016年1月1日) 若參賽者是以合奏形式參賽，該組別劃分則以該組合中成員年齡最大作計算。

Preliminary Audition — 地區預審費用 :泰銖1,000THB

• 參賽者須演奏不多於10分鐘的自選曲目(可多於一首曲目) 。 • 少年組別可以演奏較短時間。演奏長短不影響評分。 • 每一位參賽者會收到一份評判的評語。 • 晉級者會獲頒發晉級證書。

18 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016年9月15日將於比賽官方網站公佈晉級名單。

泰國國内地區選拔賽

清邁: 2016年9月10至11日於泰國西北大學進行

曼谷: 2016年8月27至28日於PPETERSON鋼琴藝術館進行

–中國大陸地區選拔賽 DVD質素必須是良好的及適用於使用DVD播放器及電腦播放。所有不能播放之DVD將視為取消資格。拍攝角度須清楚看到彈奏者面部、手部、及踏板 (如適用者)。演奏片段必須是最近拍攝的，2016年1月1日起始。DVD上必須清楚地寫上中英文姓名(拼音)、報名編號 (所有參賽者完成網上報名後會收到一個報名編號)、錄制地點及日期。所有報名資料送到以下地址： The Chiangmai Youth Philharmonic Band and Symphony Orchestra Foundation Chiang Mai Ginastera Music Festival Kad Suan Kaew 7F, 21 Huay Kaew Rd, T.Suthep, A.Muang Chiang Mai 50200 THAILAND (電話TEL) 053-224-444

資料必須於2016年7月31日前寄出。

所有報名資料將不獲發還。郵遞費用及其他所產生的額外費用皆由參賽者自行承擔。參賽者須演奏不多於10分鐘的自選曲目(可多於一首曲目) ；少年組別可以演奏較短時間，演奏長短不影響評分。

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 19 泰國以外地區報名參賽者須演奏不多於10分鐘的自選曲目(可多於一首曲目) ；少年組別可以演奏較短時間，演奏長短不影響評分。拍攝角度須清楚看到彈奏者面部、手部、及踏板 (如適用者)。演奏片段必須是最近拍攝的，2016年1月1日起始。演出片段可上載到youtube.

Youtube上載截止日期為: 2016年7月31日

First Round 初賽日期: 9/10 – 10/10/2016 費用: 泰銖2,000THB

• 參賽者須演奏不多於15分鐘的自選曲目 (一至兩首) 。 • 少年組別可以演奏較短時間。演奏長短不影響評分。 • 曲目至少要有一首不同於地區預審回合未曾演奏過。

Semi-Final Round 半決賽此回合12人將會進入決賽。日期: 12/10 – 13/10/2016 費用:泰銖 2,000THB

• 參賽者須演奏不多於20分鐘的自選曲目 (一至兩首) 。 • 少年組別可以演奏較短時間。演奏長短不影響評分。 • 曲目至少要有一首不同於地區預審及初賽回合未曾演奏過。

Final Round 決賽日期: 14/10/2016 費用: 免費

• 參賽者須於Baan Roi-chan音樂廳演奏一場大約30分鐘自選曲目的音樂會。此回合將對外開放欣賞。 • 曲目至少包括一首於地區預審、初賽及半決賽回合未曾演奏過。 • 觀眾門票價格為每張300泰銖。

20 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL *所有比賽費用一經報名將不獲退還。 *所有參賽者須自行準備鋼琴伴奏 (鋼琴獨奏除外) 。 *評判團將於初賽及半決賽分為A，B，C不同的比賽場地。 *所有比賽回合均對外開放。 *進入決賽之選手將會由整個評判團評審。

Prizes and Awards 獎項 Junior Category 少年組少年組只設初賽及半決賽回合，不設決賽。獎項包括金、銀、銅及榮譽獎 (不設現金獎)。得獎者會獲邀請到優勝者音樂會中演出並獲豁免來年地區預審資格。

Open Category 公開組獎項包括金、銀、銅及榮譽獎。 • Gold金獎 : 泰銖100,000THB • Silver銀獎 : 泰銖50,000THB • Bronze銅獎 : 泰銖30,000THB 優勝者將獲為期一年與泰國清邁青年交響樂團演出合約一份。

CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 21 Ginastera Special Prize–吉納斯特拉特別獎演奏吉納斯特拉作品之參賽者將自動競逐此獎項。

• Open Category 公開組: 泰銖 5,000B • Junior Category 少年組: 不設現金獎

Special Award for Chiang Mai Musician–清邁音樂家特別獎此獎項只會頒發於泰國清邁居住之音樂家。

• Open Category 公開組: 泰銖 5,000B • Junior Category 少年組: 不設現金獎

Usaato Special Award–Usaato特別獎 Usaato特別獎將會由Usaburo Sato頒發。

• Open Category 公開組: 泰銖 5,000B • Junior Category 少年組: 不設現金獎

Awards Ceremony–頒獎禮 • Junior Category 少年組: 半決賽之後，10月13日 • Open Category 公開組: 優勝者音樂會之前，10月15日

Piano Rentals for Contestants-參賽者鋼琴練習租用參賽者鋼琴練習日期: 8/10 – 14/10/2016 鋼琴租用費: 1 直立琴 100THB泰銖/小時 2 三角琴 200THB泰銖/小時 Fazioli 法齊奧利三角琴 300THB泰銖/小時

22 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL CGIMF 2016 CHIANG MAI GINASTERA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL International Music Festival and Competition in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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