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Manchester Camerata
Manchester Cathedral
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The First Manchester International Concerto Competition For Young Pianists, August 14-17 2007.
Two categories:
16 and Under, and 22 and Under (as of 1st August 2007 )
Prizes
• £3,500 prize money
• Commercial recording
• Substantial list of nationwide engagements for finalists
• London recitals
The semi finals will take place at Chetham’s School of Music on 14 & 15 August 2007
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The finals, accompanied by Manchester Camerata, will take place in Manchester Cathedral on 16 and 17 August 2007, Conducted by Stephen Threlfall
The Jury will consist entirely of eminent international concert pianists including:
Philippe Cassard (France),
Peter Donohoe (UK),
Anton Kuerti (Canada),
Radoslav Kvapill (Czech),
Noriko Ogawa (Japan),
Bernard Roberts (UK),
Kathryn Stott (UK),
Martino Tirimo (Cyprus)
Howard Shelley (UK)
under the chairmanship of Murray McLachlan (UK).
Selection process: Participants should submit a recording (DVD or VHS Video), with accompaniment (either with full orchestra or second piano) of a complete concerto from the above repertoire lists. They should include two references with the recording from musicians of standing, at least one of which must include confirmation that the recording is unedited and the playing of the participant.
A maximum of twelve pianists from each age category
will be chosen to take part in the semi-finals, to be held in Whiteley Hall, Chetham’s School of Music, on August 14th and 15th 2007. Each semi-finalist will be required to play their complete concerto from memory. A second piano will be used as accompaniment, and although official accompanists will be available, participants are welcome to bring their own accompanists with them if they wish to.
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A maximum of six finalists will be selected in each age category for the finals of the competition. The 16 and under final will take place in Manchester Cathedral from 7pm on 16 August, and the 22 and under final will take place from 7pm on 17 August. Both finals will be accompanied by the Manchester Camerata, conducted by Stephen Threlfall.
Semi-finalists in each category will be invited to take part in masterclasses with members of the jury on the afternoon of the finals (2-5pm on August 17 and 18).
Travel and accommodation:
All twelve semi finalists will receive free en suite accommodation and subsistence for meals, etc, during their stay in Manchester.
Selected overseas participants will be offered £100 towards the cost of their travel.
Semi finalists in the 16 and under category may arrive at any time from midday on 12 August, semi finalists in the 22 and under category may arrive from midday on the 13 August.
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