III INTERNATIONAL CONTEST OF EARLY ROMANTIC PIANO “MARIO CALADO” (1863-1926) 6th to 9th September 2017 RIALP For Competition Mario Calado information see website http://www.festivalrialp.cat of RIALP MUSICAL ASSOCIACIÓ. ROMANTIC PIANO ROMÀNTIC AND ROMANTICISM. ACTIVITIES AND CONTEST ACTIVITY REPORT RIALP MUSICAL ASSOCIATION has been carrying out different activities in the field of classical music since its date of creation. In particular, the following projects have been accomplished: - In 2012, a project for the promotion and dissemination of musical interpretation for period pianos and concerts of Romantic music. The project was carried out with the collaboration of the Romantic piano soloist and specialist of renewed international fame, Gian Maria Bonino, with the celebration of two concerts in the programme of the Vila de Rialp Music Festival: in collaboration with the Chamber Orchestra of the Olympic Theatre of Vicenza, on the harpsichord he performed works by Antonio Vivaldi and S.S. Bach; the other concert, as a soloist performing the “Goldberg Variations” by J.S. Bach on the harpsichord. - In 2013 the following activities were carried out: 19th century pianoforte exhibition during the months of July and August. Pianoforte Concert performed by Gian Maria Bonino including works by Frederic Chopin and Robert Shumann. In the hands of performers Irene Viglietti and Fabio Volpi, seven four-hand piano concerts were held in the exhibition with the following program: Felix Mendelssohn, Frederic Chopin and Robert Shumann. - In 2014, the FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONTEST OF EARLY ROMANTIC PIANO “MARIO CALADO” was planned, scheduled and held. FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONTEST OF EARLY ROMANTIC PIANO “MARIO CALADO” PRESENTATION The Romantic Piano Competition is dedicated to the Spanish composer and pianist of the same name (1863-1926) who earned a place in the Conservatory of Music in Paris (1879) where he met with such great Spanish composers Enrique Granados. 1st. Mario Calado Romantic Piano Competition was held from 8 to 12 September 2014. The holding of the competition meant a novelty in the world music scene with vintage pianos since it is the first time held an event of this nature should be added and stressed that the interpretation of musical programs planned for the competition takes out pianofortes property of Joseph Sabarich, ERARD 1890 Pleyel in 1843 and three more donated by Professor Gian Maria Bonino, Broadwood 1845 Boisselot 1849. The competition has achieved a remarkable success and a significant impact on the national press in which he helped presenting it to the hall of the Institute of Lleida, Lleida Provincial Council. The participation of contestants was very good given the artistic level of the contestants admitted curricula, whose origin from countries like Switzerland, Italy, Russia and Spain has facilitated the international impact of 1E Romantic Piano Competition Mario Calado. Rialp Music Association is very pleased this project despite the short time that had to be their preparation which involved the participation of contestants were lower, however, quality, reliability and professionalism of all participants , jury and organization as well as the results pushed preparing the second edition of this competition. THIRD ROMANTIC’S PIANO COMPETITION “MARIO CALADO” (1863-1926) 6 TO 9 SEPTEMBER 2017 RIALP MUSICAL ASSOCIATION RIALP MUSICAL is an Association sited in the municipality of Rialp in the district of El Pallars Sobirà (Lleida). It currently organizes the historical First International Contest of Early Romantic Piano for young players. Art.1 The contest is open to pianists of any nationality with the aim of promoting musical culture and education and to bring young people closer to the performance of historical instruments. Divulgation is the main tool in the line of action of the Association. RULES AND ADMISSION CONDITIONS Art. 2 The competition will take place in Rialp, in the backdrop of the Parish Church, from the 6 to 9 September 2017. 1. All sessions will be open to the public. Art. 3 The International Contest “Mario Calado” is open to pianists of all nationalities up to 40 years of age, reached before 31 December 2017. Art. 4 The registry period is open from the date of call up until 31 August 2017 included. The applications can be entered by certified mail, personally or by e-mail to: SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONTEST OF EARLY ROMANTIC PIANO “MARIO CALADO” Plaça del Tornall, 1 25594 Rialp (España) e-mail: [email protected] Art. 5 The registry fee for the competition, as a contribution for the organization of the event, is set in 80€. Travelling expenses and accommodation are all in the charge of contestants. The payment of the full fee for the contest, with payment charges not included, will be made by bank transfer to the following account: Titular: Rialp Musical Avda. Flora Cadena, 11 25594 Rialp IBAN: ES19 2100 3977 7202 0001 8564 BIC: CAIXESBBXXX The contestants will attach the following information to the application: Curriculum Vitae specifying the academic and artistic degrees, as well as the official or private documents that may be considered of interest (international awards, reviews, recordings...) Birth certificate or official document with the birth date and nationality of the participant. Three passport sized photographs and one postal sized photo (9x11cm) Complete address, telephone number and email address, as well as a permanent contact address. Photocopy of the payment receipt of the 80€ registry fee with the name and surname/s of the participant. The documents submitted by the contestant to be registered will be of a reserved nature and will be used with the maximum discretion. In no case will the fee be refunded nor will the documents submitted be returned. Falseness in any of the documents, personal details or information will imply the annulment of the registry and of the right to participate. CONTEST PARTS Art. 6 6.1 Qualifying Round Lasting for maximum 30 minutes, free Romantic programme including musical works SHUBERT-MENDELSSOHN-CHOPIN-SCHUMANN-LISZT, at least, one or more of the études of the following authors: Chopin Liszt Moscheles Etudes op.111 , Op.105 Thalberg HenseIt Mendelssohn Schumann-Paganini 6.2 Semifinal Free programme of 30 minutes. The inclusion of a work by these authors is highly recommended: 1. J. Brahms 5. E. Granados 2. Camille Saint Saens 6. Cesar Franck 3. Emmanuel Chabrier 7. Isaac Albéniz 4. Gabriel Faure 6.3 Final With a maximum duration of 45 minutes, the free election programme has to include a great Romantic work by Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Enric Granados, Albéniz or Cesar Franck. Art. 7 Performing the repertoire from memory is not compulsory. All the pieces have to be in original and must be published. Contestants will have to present to the jury the text of all the pieces. 7.1 Trials may be carried out two days before the pianos PRIZES Art. 8 The winner will be the contestant who, in the framework of the first prizes, obtains the highest punctuation (not inferior to 98/100). Finalists will be awarded the following prizes according to the following percentages: Absolute winner (punctuation 100%) Prize of 5000€ and taking part in Festival Rialp Musical 2017. Historic piano recital given by the Academy Bartolomeo Cristofori of Florence, season 2018/19 1st Prize (average of no less than 95%) Diploma and 2000€ plus 1 concert 2nd Prize (average of no less than 90%) Diploma and 1000€ plus 1 concert SPECIAL PRIZES Rialp Musical “MARIO CALADO” Prize 1500€ and taking part in Performing the work of Enric Granados Festival Rialp Musical 2017 Finalist Most voted by the public 500€ Art. 9 Contestant will be given the prizes during the final night which will take place on 9 September 2017 at 19:00h, in the Council Chamber in the Town Council of Rialp. Prizes must be collected by the interested party. Otherwise, all right upon the prize will be lost. The jury can declare any of the prizes null and void. Art. 10 The winners will carry out a no-charge performance in the final concert that will take place at the end of the night the prizes will be given. The pieces performed by the competitors will be chosen, in agreement with the jury and artistic direction, among the pieces presented to the contest. The refusal to participate in the final concert will signify the cancellation of the awarded prize. 1. All sessions will be open to the public 2. Members of Rialp Musical Association will have free admission to all sessions 3. Non members will refund 5 € for admission in each of the sessions ORGANISING COMMITTEE President of Diputació de Lleida, (President of Honour of the Second International Contest of Early Romantic Piano “Mario Calado”) Josep Sabarich (President of the International Contest of Early Romantic Piano “Mario Calado” and President of Rialp Musical Association) Francesc Virós (Vice-president) Miquel Serra (Deputy to Presidency and Planning) Selva Bergadà (Secretary) Enric Bergadà (Treasurer) Pili Rodríguez (Spokesperson) Gian Maria Bonino (Artistic Direction) Pere Cases (Public Voting Coordinator) JURY Stefano Fiuzzi, Italy (President) Bart Van Oort, Holand Enrique Bagaria, Spain Art. 11 11.1 The president of the jury will be the spokesperson. A secretary will be chosen among the members of the jury who will be in charge of recording the minutes of the jury’s deliberations once each of the finals. The jury is composed of professors with renowned prestige in the world of music. The decisions of the jury are irrevocable and definitive. Correspondingly, the jury may express their opinion in regards to pieces only at the end of each performance. The verdict must be given at the end of each performance. The jury will communicate their vote in tenths. The final result will be the resulting arithmetic average of the votes.