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