Fifth Akiyoshidai Music CompetitionAkiyoshidai Music Competition
Not just only technique, the musician should be able to move audiences…
Information
Schedule
Double Bass Category
| First Qualifier | April 27th, 2016（Wednesday） |
| Second Qualifier | April 28th, 2016（Thursday） |
| Final Selection | April 29th, 2016（Friday/Holiday） |
Horn Category
| First Qualifier | May 1st, 2016（Sunday） |
| Second Qualifier | May 2nd, 2016 (Monday) |
| Final Selection | May 3rd, 2016（Tuesday/Holiday） |
Venue
Akiyoshidai International Art Village
（50 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine-city Yamaguchi 754-0511 JAPAN）
Eligibility for participation
(1) Double Bass Category
Birthdate must be between April 2nd, 1976 and April 1st, 2000
(2) Horn Category
Birthdate must be between April 2, 1976 and April 1, 2000
* Accepted regardless of nationalities and backgrounds.
Participation fee
28,000yen
Application Period
Monday, January 4th, 2016 to Sunday, March 13th, 2016
Sponsor
Yamaguchi Kirameki Foundation Akiyoshidai International Art Village
Screening Procedure
Screening Procedure
– Each participant will be screened through the first and the second qualifiers at the concert hall of the Akiyoshidai International Art Village.
– The results of first qualifier and second qualifier judged by the Screening Committee will be announced on the same day at the venue.
– The result of the final selection will then soon be announced after the performance and the awards ceremony will be held at the venue.
Prize Money
First Prize: Testimonial /400,000 yen
Second Prize: Testimonial /200,000 yen
Third Prize: Testimonial /100,000 yen
Fourth to Sixth Prize: Testimonial
Synthesis First Prize Grand Prix (Yamaguchi Prefectural Governor Prize): Testimonial
Judges
Double Bass Category
The chief juror NAGASHIMA Yoshio
BUNYA Michinori
MURAKAMI Mitsushi
YOSHIDA Syu
IKEMATSU Hiroshi
KUROKI Iwahisa
KANAKI Hiroyuki
Horn Category
The chief juror MIZUNO Nobuyuki
IKEDA Shigekazu
KATSUMATA Yasushi
SHIMIZU Kazunori
NAOI Masayuki
MORIYAMA Kozo
KANAKI Hiroyuki
Application Procedure
How to apply
The following form (1) must be sent to the address below:
Music Competition Office
Akiyoshidai International Art Village 50 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine-city
Yamaguchi 754-0511 JAPAN
(1) Completed application form with an attached ID photo taken within the last six months
application form(pdf)
Participation fee
Participation fee (28,000 yen)
Participation fee must be paid in cash at the venue (Akiyoshidai International Art Village).
Regarding Accompanists
– Public pianists (paid) may be used for the first and second qualifiers and the final selection.
– We will designate the time and place of practice with public pianists on the previous day of each qualifier and final selection at the Village.The public pianist will be designated not by the participant but by the Music Competition Office.
– If you request a public pianist for your accompanist, please fill in the designated form.
– You may accompany your pianist at your own expense.
Public pianist fee
| First qualifier | 5,000yen |
| Second qualifier | 8,000yen |
| Final selection | 10,000yen |
Public pianists
TANAKA Maki & SUZUKI Yoshitaka for both categories
HAYASHI Noriko for the double bass category
MATSUOKA Mie for the horn category
Other
Acceptance Procedures
– Lots will be drawn to decide the order of appearance.
– 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 in time, this will be regarded as a default.
– Complimentary shuttle buses between JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station, Yamaguchi-Ube airport and the venue on the previous days of the first qualifiers and after the days of final selections will be available.
Regarding fee payment
– Those who do not pay the fee at the reception desk on the day are not admitted to attend the contest.
– We cannot refund the fee once it is paid.
– The fee does not cover the expenses of participants during this competition apart from the accommodation fee (3 nights) of Akiyoshidai International Art Village. The expense for the piano accompanist is also not covered.
– Participants can use the restaurant during their stay on the premises (on their own charge).
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 only used for management of this competition.
– Our institute has the right to take photos and record videos of this competition for broadcasting.
Other
– In the event that you must withdraw from this competition after you apply, please inform us as soon as possible.
– The participants of the double bass category will have a chance to take a follow-up (paid) lesson by Professor BUNYA Michinori after the competition is finished on April 29th and 30th. If you hope to take the lesson, please contact Akiyoshidai International Art Village .
Assigned pieces
Double Bass
* Notices
– Participants are required to play in solo tuning of A.E.H.Fis.
– Repeats must be skipped.
– The self-chosen piece for the second qualifier must be different from the compulsory ones.
– The piece at the final selection must be played from memory.
| First Qualifier : Play 1 and 2. | 1. H.Fryba: Suite im alten Stil 1.Prelude, 6.Gigue 2. F.A. Hoffmeister: Concerto, 1 mov. (published by Hofmeister) |
| Second Qualifier | – Self-chosen piece (Multiple piece-performance apart from the compulsory ones are also possible if finished within 8 minutes.) – Compulsory pieces (Play one of the following 5 pieces.) 1. A. Misek: Sonata No.1 in A-major 2. A. Misek: Sonata No.2 in E-minor 3. A. Misek: Sonata No.3 in F-major 4. F.Hertl: Sonata 5. V.Montag: Sonata in E-minor(This particular piece must be played in tuning of A.E.H.E) |
| Final Selection | Play one of the following 5 pieces. 1. G.Bottesini: Concerto No.1 in F-sharp minor 2. G.Bottesini: Concerto No.2 in B-minor 3. S.Koussevitzky: Concerto in F-sharp minor 4. J.B. Vanhal: Concerto in D-major 5. Nino Rota: Divertimento concertante |
Horn
| First Qualifier : Play in numerical order. | 1. J.Haydn: Konzert D-dur Hoboken Ⅶd:3 1.Satz 2. B.Krol: Laudatio fuer Horn-Solo |
| Second Qualifier ： Play in numerical order. | 1. F.Hidas: Concerto No.1 (1968) 1.Mov. 2. Select one of the following pieces from a to d. a. R.Schumann: Adagio und Allegro Op.70 b. G.Rossini: Prelude,Theme and Variations F-major * Use either of the following 2 scores. Ed.Peters (Hinrichsen/R.de Smet) edition or URL: by Jean-Francois Taillard A score from www.free-music-scores.com c. R.Strauss: Introduktion,Thema und Variationen (AV52) d. J.Francaix: Divertimento |
| Final Selection | W.A.Mozart: Konzert Es-dur KV495 (Nr.4) KV495 Play all its movements including cadenza. |