11th Akiyoshidai Music Competition Guideline [Stringed Instrument]Akiyoshidai Music Competition
Not just only technique, the musician should be able to move audiences…
We look forward to your entry.
Information
Overall schedule
Stringed Instrument Category
| First Qualifier | 15th July, 2022 (Fri.) |
| Second Qualifier | 16th July, 2022 (Sat.) |
| Final Selection | 17th July, 2022 (Sun.) |
Venue
Akiyoshidai International Art Village (50 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine city, Yamaguchi)
Organizer
Yamaguchi Kirameki Foundation Akiyoshidai International Art Village
1. Regarding Screening
Screening Procedure
– The preliminary rounds and final selection will be held at the Concert Hall of Akiyoshidai International Art Village.
– The results of the preliminary rounds will be decided by the screening board on the same day as each round, and announced at the venue.
– The results of the final selection will be decided by the screening board after each performance is over. The decision will be announced at the venue, and an awards ceremony will be held.
Jury
Chief juror: Iwahisa KUROKI
Juries: Keiko URUSHIHARA, Hiroyuki KANAKI, Kei SHIRAI, Sachiko SUDA, Natsumi TAMAI, Nobuko YAMAZAKI
Prize
First Prize: 400,000 yen / Certification of Merit
Second Prize: 200,000 yen / Certification of Merit
Third Prize: 100,000 yen / Certification of Merit
Grand Prix (Prefectural Governor Prize): Certification of Merit (*First place of the competition)
2. Apply
Eligibility for participation
Candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 39 as of April 1, 2022
(Birthdate must be between April 2, 1982 and April 1, 2006.)
Participation fee
30,000yen
* The method of payment for application fee will be specified separately.
Application Period
22nd April, 2022 (Fri.) – 31st May, 2022 (Tues.) *Applications MUST be received by 24:00 on 31st May (JST)
Application Procedure
Send your entry via the online application form.
Application form is written in only Japanese. If you need help in English, please ask us via email.
*We will send you e-mail when registration completed. Please make sure to change the anti-spam setting to accept the domain ‘aiav.jp’.
3. NOTES
Sign in
– Participants are expected to complete administrative procedures at the designated place, day and time, and then follow directions of the staff. If a participant does not arrive on time, this may be regarded as a default.
– The order of appearance will be decided by the Music Competition Office.
Fee payment details
– The fee does not cover the expenses of participants during this competition.
– Participants must cover the expense for their own piano accompanists by themselves.
– The accommodation fee (3 nights) of Akiyoshidai International Art Village for participants is free. *The fee for piano accompanists is not covered.(Reservation is required)
– Participants can use the restaurant during their stay on the premises.(Additional fee / Reservation is required)
– Shuttle buses between JR Shin-Yamaguchi station/Yamaguchi-Ube airport and the venue will be available on the day before the 1st qualifier and after final selection.
(Additional fee (one-way 2,500yen/person) / Reservation is required)
Cancellation Policy
– In the event that you must withdraw from this competition after you apply, please inform us as soon as possible.
– Application fees are not refundable.
Privacy Policy
– Please be aware that the participant’s name, age, highest level of education, and ID photo may be used for this competition’s public relations activities.
– Participant’s private information is used only for the management of this competition.
– The organizer has the right to take photos and videos, and make audio recordings of this competition for broadcasting, etc.
4．Public Pianist
Notes for using the system
– Participants can use the public pianist system.
– The Music Competition Office will designate the time and place of practice with public pianists on the previous day of each qualifier and final selection at the venue. The public pianist will be designated not by the participant but by the Office.
– Usage fee of the public pianist will be payed on the previous day of each qualifier and final selection at the venue.
Pianist
Yoshitaka SUZUKI,Maki TANAKA, Satomi YAMAZAKI
Usage fee of the public pianist
| First qualifier | 5,000 yen |
| Second qualifier | 8,000 yen |
| Final selection | 10,000 yen |
5. Assigned Pieces
– The pieces at the first qualifier and the final selection must be played from memory.
Violin
| First Qualifier | Play 1 and 2. 1. Play one of the following (a) to (c). (except for cadenzas) (a) Mozart: Violin concerto No.3 mov.1 (b) Mozart: Violin concerto No.4 mov.1 (c) Mozart: Violin concerto No.5 mov.1 2. Paganini: Select one piece from 24 Caprice op.1 (without repetition, but with repetition only No.24) |
| Second Qualifier | Play 1 and 2. 1. Play one of the following pieces from (a) to (d). (without repetition) (a) Beethoven: Violin Sonata No.1 mov.1 (b) Beethoven: Violin Sonata No.5 mov.1 (c) Beethoven: Violin Sonata No.6 mov.1 (d) Beethoven: Violin Sonata No.8 mov.1 2. Select virtuoso pieces and play about 10 minutes |
| Final Selection | Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. - Beethoven: Violin Concerto - Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto - Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto - Brahms: Violin Concerto - Sibelius: Violin Concerto - Bartok: Violin Concerto No.2 |
Viola
| First Qualifier | Play 1 and 2. 1. Play one of the following pieces (a) or (b). (except for cadenzas) (a) Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto in D major, mov.1 (b) Stamitz: Viola Concerto in D major, mov.1 *Edition of sheet music used shall be clearly stated when you apply. 2. Select one of following pieces from (a) to (c) and play 2 movements, slow and fast. (a) Reger: Three Suites for Viola solo No.1 op.131d (b) Reger: Three Suites for Viola solo No.2 op.131d (c) Reger: Three Suites for Viola solo No.3 op.131d |
| Second Qualifier | Play 1 and 2. 1. Play one of the following pieces (a) or (b). (without repetition) (a) Hummel: Sonata E-flat major Op.5-3 mov.1 (b) Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata, D.821, mov.1 2. Select one or few of virtuoso pieces and play about 10 minutes. Unaccompanied pieces can be accepted. |
| Final Selection | Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. - Bartok: Viola Concerto *any edition can be accepted, but use from the one edition. - Walton: Viola Concerto - Martinu: Concerto Rhapsody - Hindemith: Der Schwanendreher |
Cello
| First Qualifier | Play 1 and 2. 1. Haydn: Cello Concerto D major, mov.1 *Play until right before the development (except for cadenzas) 2. Piatti: Select one piece from 12 Caprices (without repetition) |
| Second Qualifier | Play 1 and 2. 1. Play one of the following pieces (a) or (b). (without repetition) (a) Beethoven: Cello Sonata No.3 mov.1 (b) Beethoven: Cello Sonata No.4 mov.1 2. Select one of virtuoso pieces (approximately 10 minutes) e.g.) Martinu: Variations on a Theme of Rossini Ginastera: Pampeana Tchaikovsky: Pezzo capriccioso, etc. |
| Final Selection | Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. - Dvorak: Cello Concerto - Schumann: Cello Concerto - Elgar: Cello Concerto - Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme - Shostakovich: Cello Concert No.1 - Prokofiev: Symphony-Concerto |
Double Bass
Play all pieces in solo turning.
| First Qualifier | Play 1 and 2. 1. Hoffmeister: Double Bass Concerto No.1 *play until right before the recapitulation 2. Hans Fryba: Suite in the Olden Style, Prelude and Gigue |
| Second Qualifier | Glière: Four Pieces (All) (Prelude, Scherzo, Intermezzo, Tarantella) |
| Final Selection | Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. - Vanhal Double Bass Concerto C-D major (*play cadenza from Grueber Edition.) - Sperger Concerto No. 15 in D major [published by Hofmeister, arranged by Michinori Bunya] - Bottesini Double Bass Concerto No.1 - Bottesini Double Bass Concerto No.2 |