International Carl Flesch Violin Competition 2008
Winners of the competition
Finalists of the competition
Semi-finalists of the competition
Participants Schedule of the competition
Members of the jury Repertoire of the competition
HOMMAGE A CARL FLESCH
11th INTERNATIONAL
CARL FLESCH VIOLIN COMPETITION
MOSONMAGYARÓVÁR
8-15 June, 2008
Finalists of the competition
Semi-finalists of the competition
Participants Schedule of the competition
Members of the jury Repertoire of the competition
HOMMAGE A CARL FLESCH
11th INTERNATIONAL
CARL FLESCH VIOLIN COMPETITION
MOSONMAGYARÓVÁR
8-15 June, 2008
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
The 11th International Carl Flesch Violin Competition organized by the Municipality of Mosonmagyaróvár, the Philharmonia Budapest Concert Agency and the Ms. Fejes Music Foundation will take place between 8 and 15 June 2008.
APPLICATION
The competition is open to all European violinists who were born on or after 1 January 1980. Competitors can participate from all over the world if they can certify at least two years of musical studies in Europe.
Word application form PDF application form
The application form should be mailed by 1 February 2008 (at the latest) to the address of Philharmonia Budapest Concert Agency (H-1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.)
All of the following documents must be enclosed with the application form:
a/ brief curriculum vitae
b/ certificate of musical qualification
c/ letter of recommendation from a prominent personality in music life
d/ two recent photographs with your name on the back
e/ the copy of the receipt about the transfer of the entry fee
f/ in case of competitors out of Europe, a certificate of their European studies
The entry fee of equivalent to EUR 100 is to be remitted to the following bank account:
APPLICATION
The competition is open to all European violinists who were born on or after 1 January 1980. Competitors can participate from all over the world if they can certify at least two years of musical studies in Europe.
Word application form PDF application form
The application form should be mailed by 1 February 2008 (at the latest) to the address of Philharmonia Budapest Concert Agency (H-1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.)
All of the following documents must be enclosed with the application form:
a/ brief curriculum vitae
b/ certificate of musical qualification
c/ letter of recommendation from a prominent personality in music life
d/ two recent photographs with your name on the back
e/ the copy of the receipt about the transfer of the entry fee
f/ in case of competitors out of Europe, a certificate of their European studies
The entry fee of equivalent to EUR 100 is to be remitted to the following bank account:
HU 37 5950 0179 1000 4665 0000 0000
Flesch Competition
SWIFT: TAKBHUHB
IBAN: HU 37
(Please cover the costs of the transfer!)
Flesch Competition
SWIFT: TAKBHUHB
IBAN: HU 37
(Please cover the costs of the transfer!)
The application is valid only after the entry free payed in and the letter of confirmation has been received.
The entrance fee will not be refunded to contestants who withdraw from the competition.
Candidates will be informed of the acceptance of their application by 1 April 2008.
LOCATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE COMPETITION
The competition will take place in the Great Hall of the Károly Flesch Culture Center (Mosonmagyaróvár, Engels u. 14.)
Before each stage competitors have the opportunity of a short rehearsal at the venue of the competition.
The competition is divided into three rounds: preliminary, semi-final, final. All rounds will be open to the public. The order of appearance will be decided by ballot at the opening of the competition. This order will be valid throughout the competition.
The Organizing Committee has distinguished official piano accompanists available to the competitors free of charge. Competitors may bring their own accompanist at their own expense if they wish so.
After the distribution of the prizes, the prizewinners will perform at a Gala Concert. No payment will be made for this or any of the contestants' performances, radio and TV recordings during the competition, and any further use of these recordings.
Before each stage competitors have the opportunity of a short rehearsal at the venue of the competition.
The competition is divided into three rounds: preliminary, semi-final, final. All rounds will be open to the public. The order of appearance will be decided by ballot at the opening of the competition. This order will be valid throughout the competition.
The Organizing Committee has distinguished official piano accompanists available to the competitors free of charge. Competitors may bring their own accompanist at their own expense if they wish so.
After the distribution of the prizes, the prizewinners will perform at a Gala Concert. No payment will be made for this or any of the contestants' performances, radio and TV recordings during the competition, and any further use of these recordings.
JURY
The jury will evaluate the performances with points ranging from 1 to 25.
The competitors selected for the next round will be listed in alphabetical order.
Usually the jury will select 12 contestants for the semifinal and 6 contestants for the final round.
The jury reserves the right to decide whether or not to award the prizes, or to change the contents of any of the prizes. The jury's decisions are final and are not open to any appeal or discussion.
INTERNATIONAL JURY
Eszter Perényi, President - Hungary
Sándor Devich, Hungary
Roswitha Randacher, Austria
Itzhak Rashkovsky, Israel/Great-Britain
Angel Stankov, Bulgaria
ACCOMMODATION
The organizers of the competition offer accommodation possibility in youth hostel for the participants of the competition and their accompaniment. It is about 10-15 minutes walk from the venue of the competition.
The price of accommodation in double room is about 12-14 EUR/night/person. Those selected to play in the final will be the guests of the organizers till the end of the competition.
PRIZES
First prize EUR 4000 net
Second prize EUR 3000 net
Third prize EUR 2000 net
Second prize EUR 3000 net
Third prize EUR 2000 net
Beyond these - special prizes will be offered to the winners as well.
REPERTOIRE OF THE COMPETITION
I. Preliminary
A./ One work by J. S. Bach from the following group chosen by the competitor:
Partita in E major BWV 1006
Partita in B minor BWV 1002
Partita in D minor BWV 1004 - Chaconne
Sonata in G minor BWV 1001 - Adagio and Fugue
Sonata in A minor BWV 1003 - Grave and Fugue
Sonata in C major BWV 1005 - Adagio and Fugue
B./ N. Paganini: Caprice (chosen by the competitor)
C./ One contemporary Hungarian work chosen from the followings:
István Láng: Flashes Z.7124
Miklós Csemiczky: Sonata 1st movement Z.12387
György Orbán: Sonata Z.13441
II. Semi-final
A./ One concerto from the followings, chosen by the competitor, 1st and 2nd movements with piano:
Mozart:
Violin Concerto in G major K. 216. (Cadencia)
Violin Concerto in D major K. 218. (Cad. Joachim)
Violin Concerto in A major K. 219. (Cad. Joachim)
B./ One virtuoso work chosen by the competitor
III. FinalMozart:
Violin Concerto in G major K. 216. (Cadencia)
Violin Concerto in D major K. 218. (Cad. Joachim)
Violin Concerto in A major K. 219. (Cad. Joachim)
B./ One virtuoso work chosen by the competitor
Competitors should choose one concerto from the following group, with orchestra:
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major op.61
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major op.77
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor op.64
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major op.35
Saint-Säens: Violin concerto in B minor
Glazunov: Violin concerto in A minor op. 82
Goldmark: Violin Concerto in A minor op. 28
All pieces should be played by heart!
OPENING CONCERT
With the participation of the prize winners of the Szigeti-Hubay International Violin Competition, Budapest and the 10th International Carl Flesch Violin Competition.
CLOSING GALA CONCERT
CLOSING GALA CONCERT
The prize winners will be accompained by The Philharmonic Orchestra Győr.
Conductor: Ádám Medveczky
Conductor: Ádám Medveczky
SECRETARIAT OF THE COMPETITION
All communications should be addressed to
Philharmonia Budapest Concert Agency
Mária Liszkay, Manager,
Secretary of the Competition
Hungary
H-1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Phone: +(36-1) 266-1459, 302-4961
Fax: +(36-1) 302-4962
e-mail: liszkay.maria@hu.inter.net
Philharmonia Budapest Concert Agency
Mária Liszkay, Manager,
Secretary of the Competition
Hungary
H-1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Phone: +(36-1) 266-1459, 302-4961
Fax: +(36-1) 302-4962
e-mail: liszkay.maria@hu.inter.net
Magyar
English