International fortepiano competition Musica Antiqua Bruges

Competitions Musica Antiqua

We organize these competitions as a part of our overall vision that wants to bring together professors, instrument builders and young competitors. The didactic, forming, specializing element of these competitions is in our opinion by far the most important aspect of a sound competition.
That is why we also pay attention to the following aspects:
a.The members of the jury must give feedback to the competitors.
b.The programming of model performances by members of the jury or internationally renowned teachers, where theory can be compared to practice.
c.From 2006 on, two three-day masterclasses will take place.

These competitions Musica Antiqua are the most important in the world (in their specific segment of course). The origin of the competitors only is already a reflection of this: 24 nationalities in 2004, 23 nationalities in 2005.
The programming of the competitions sticks to cycles of three years, each time linking other aspects. (8 days / Festival year)

REPERTOIRE

1st Round (25 VII - 28 VII)
C.P.E. Bach: Rondo I in E (Klavier Sonaten nebst einigen Rondos fürs FortePiano für Kenner und Liebhaber) (Dritte Sammlung)
J. Haydn: Sonate nr.47 in h (Hob.XVI/32)
W.A. Mozart: Sonate in D (KV 576)


1/2 Final (30 VII)
A programm of five complete compositions, to be chosen out of the list below:

M. Clementi: Sonate in fis op.26 nr.2 (Allegro con espressione - Lento e patetico - Presto)
L. van Beethoven: Sonate nr.22 in F op.54 - Sonate nr.24 in Fis op.78 - Sonate nr.27 in e op.90 - Sechs Variationen in F op.34 - Sechs Bagatellen op.126
F. Schubert: Zwei Scherzi (Gesammtausgabe serie 11 nr.15) - Moments musicals op.91 - Sonate op.164 in a DV 537
J.L. Dusik (Dussek): Sonate XII in G op.35 nr.2
J.A. Stefan: Capriccio nr.4 (Andante con brio) (Henle Verlag)
F. Mendelssohn: Praeludium und Fuge in Bes (B Dur) op.35 nr.6 - Phantasie in fis op.28 - Variations sérieuses op.54


Final (01 VIII)
F. Mendelssohn: Praeludium und Fuge in e op.35 nr.1
L. van Beethoven: Klavier Trio V in D op.70nr.1 (Komponiert 1808) (vl, vcl, keyb) (with violin & cello)

RULES

Organization of the competition
Dates: preliminary rounds from July 25th on; semi-final on July 30th; final on August 1st.
Rehearsals can be scheduled from July 23rd (2 PM) on.
The order of the works to be performed can be drawn up by the participants themselves.
There is no appeal against the decisions of the jury.
All performances are open to the public.
All participants should be fully acquainted with the regulations and schedules.
Participants will compete in a random order as established by drawing of lots.
All further information will be sent before May 31st 2007.

Competition instruments
For the first and second round, the instruments are determined by the Festival direction. For the final round, the choice is free . Please make an arrangement with the instrument makers at the exhibition.

Fortepiano
1st round : copy after Walter (5 1/2 oct., 430 Hz)
semi final: copy after Graf (6 1/2 oct., 430 Hz)

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to
musicians of all nationalities, younger than 33 at the start of the competition.
musicians who have prepared the complete program.
musicians:
who have returned the application form before April 15th 2007
online (preferably)
or by post to the Festival van Vlaanderen - Brugge, ’t Zand 34, BE-8000 Brugge, Belgium. (don’t forget to send your CV + picture to festival.competitions@telenet.be)
who have paid the registration fee (€ 55) to the bank account of the Festival: IBAN: BE 62 470 0811151 61 ; BIC: KREDBEBB
who have paid a deposit of € 18 for the accommodation in the student’s centre.
note 1: only for participants that want to make a reservation in the student’s centre.
note 2: the number of rooms is limited.
note 3: in case of ‘no show’ this deposit won’t be refunded.
note 4: the amount of registration fee + deposit can be paid in one single bank transfer.

PRIZES & CERTIFICATES

Prizes and premiums: € 25.000
(together with the harpsichord competition)

COMPETITION COMMITTEE

Jury of the fortepiano competition
Wolfgang Brunner [at], Claire Chevallier [be], Linda Nicholson [uk], Alexei Lubimov [ru], Ludger Rémy [de], Bart van Oort [nl]