Vincenzo BelliniXXXVII International Competition

 <<Vincenzo Bellini>> 

for Singers & Pianists North American Preliminary Competition

Organized by the Toronto School of Music Canada

 

Prizes & Awards:  Prizes for the top three finishers in both disciplines.

and a special prize <<Maria Callas>> of €3,000.00

 

Singers: 1. a chamber aria of the 17th or 18th century or a lied, 2. a piece of sacred music, either cantata or oratorio, 3. an opera aria. Women taking part in the (Maria Callas) Award have to present an aria belonging to the 19th century. The examination board will appreciate particularly an aria by Bellini.

Piano: 1. a piece by Chopin, (except op. 10 no. 6, op.25 no7 and posthumous work), 2. a piece by Lizst, Scriabin, Debussy, Prokofieff (also the toccata op.11). Bartok (op. 18), or Casella (op.70), 3. a sonata by Beethoven (except op. 14. 49. 54. 78. 790.)

Eligibility for BOTH Competitions: open to young musicians between the ages of 16 to 36 years old.

Competition Date: North American Preliminary Competition : Nov. 3 - 10 2006;
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inners will go to Italy for semifinal & final competition - Dec 11-16, 2006

Application Deadline: Nov.1st, 2006

Application: Please send a resume, photo, and an Application Fee of $75USD to: Artist International Music and Dance Association

Address: 3025 Kennedy Rd. Unit 9, Toronto ON. M1V 1S3 Canada.

All application materials and application fee must be received on or before Nov.1th, 2005. Residents outside of Toronto are permitted to send an audition tape with three contrasting pieces that best display their talent.
 


 

 


For Further Information Please Contact:

Artist International Music & Dance Association
3025 Kennedy Rd. Unit 9

Scarborough, ON M1V 1S3

Canada

Tel: (416) 260-1882

FAX: (416) 222-8928

Internet: torontoschoolofmusic@canada.com