2018 COMPETITION

18th - 29th May, 2018

SYLLABUS & APPLICATION FORM

Ireland’s Premier Music Competition

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The Dublin International Piano Competition wasestablished in 1988. A triennial event, it wassponsored for the first three competitions by GPAGroup. In 1994, the sponsorship was taken overby Guardian Insurance and when AXA acquiredthe company in 1999 they also took over titlesponsorship which they sustained for 10 years.The Dublin International Piano Competition is nowsupported by private benefactors.

Since its foundation the Dublin Competition hasgrown in stature, and now ranks among the mostimportant piano competitions in the world. It offersa generous prize fund, but perhaps the mostimportant prize is the prestigious list ofengagements secured for the winner. Theseinclude début concerts in London and New Yorkas well as appearances at international festivalsand concertos with leading orchestras. Previouswinners have launched highly successfulinternational careers from this springboard.Chaired by John O’Conor, who is also the ArtisticDirector, and adjudicated by distinguishedmembers of the music profession from around theworld, the Competition attracts an enormousinternational entry.

The Dublin International Piano Competition is amember of the World Federation of InternationalMusic Competitions and a member of the AlinkArgerich Foundation. Previous winners currentlyengaged in successful careers include PhilippeCassard, France (1988); Pavel Nersessian, Russia(1991); Davide Franceschetti, Italy (1994); Max Levinson, USA (1997); Alexei Nabioulin,Russia (2000); Antti Siirala, Finland (2003); Romain Descharmes, France (2006); AlexejGorlatch, Ukraine (2009); Nikolay Khozyainov,Russia (2012) and 2015 winner, Nathalia Milstein(France) who became the first female winner ofthe Competition, joins this elite group who fly theflag for Ireland’s premier music competitionaround the world.

Dublin International Piano Competitionc/o AXA Insurance Building, Dublin Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 DT89, Ireland.Tel: (+353 1) 272 1523 Email: info@dipc.ie Web: www.dipc.ie

PATRONMichael D. HigginsPresident of Ireland

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn Hannon (Chairman)Kingsley AikinsRuth BourkeJoseph BrennanBarry FlanaganDee ForbesFiachra GarveyDeborah KelleherOrla McDonaghYvonne MaysFintan MeagherFiona NaughtonDáithí Ó CeallaighJohn O’ConorDenise WhelanJudith Woodworth

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Artistic DirectorJohn O’Conor

AdministratorBrenda Wilkes

Assistant AdministratorSandra Price

Public RelationsLaurie Cearr

CommitteeColma BrioscúAdrienne CarolanHilary CollinsCiara HigginsLorna HoranGabriela MayerBen Murray

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THE DuBlIn InTERnATIonAl PIAno CoMPETITIonwill take place in Dublin from 18 May to 29 May 2018

The Competition will be in four rounds.

The first two Preliminary Stages will be held in the Royal Dublin Society, from 18 to 24 May.

The Semi-Finals will be held on 26 & 27 May in the national Concert Hall, Dublin.

The Final – concerto performances with the RTÉ national Symphony orchestra of Ireland

conducted by Andrew Mogreliawill be held on 29 May.

The Semi-Finals & Final will be recorded by Radio Telefís Éireann.

The Dublin International Piano Competitiongratefully acknowledges the support of the Radio Telefís Éireann Authority

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Competition Rules

Twenty-four competitors will be admitted to the Second Round.

Twelve competitors will be admitted to the Semi-Finals.

Four competitors will be admitted to the Final.

The Jury reserves the right to alter these numbers at its discretion.

The Repertoire must have been written for solo piano and no alteration tothe piano may take place. Strict adherence to time limits must beobserved, and no piece may be played twice in the Competition.

up to five places will be reserved for Irish Competitors. Selection forthese places will be made by Competition which will be held inDecember 2017. Separate Application Forms for Irish Candidates will beavailable from the Competition office from September 2017.

1.The Competition is open toprofessional pianists of all nationalitieswho were born before 15 May 2000and after 15 May 1988.

2.Test pieces must be played frommemory, with the exception of thespecially commissioned compulsorypiece which is to be performed in thesemi-finals.

3.The order of the performances will bedetermined by ballot.

4.Competitors who are not available toperform when called upon to do so bythe Jury may be disqualified.

5.The decisions of the Jury will befinal and beyond appeal.

6.The Jury may award or withholdany prize as deemed fit.

7.The First Prize cannot be tied.

8.Rights to any Competitionperformance whether broadcast,televised, recorded or filmed belongto the Competition. No fee ispayable on account of theseperformances or any recordings,broadcasts or transmissions ofthem.

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Applications

The Application Form in this Syllabus shouldbe clearly completed and returned to:

The Administrator,Dublin International Piano Competition,c/o AXA Insurance Building,Dublin Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 DT89,Ireland.

Before 1 november 2017

Applications may also be made online via thewebsite www.dipc.ie. There is an additionalnominal fee of €10.00 for this facility.

The following should be included with theApplication Form:

(a) Copy of Birth Certificate

(b) Reports or Certificates of Study. Theseshould include a letter from the candidate’smost recent teacher or mentor, specificallyrecommending them for this Competition.

(c) Curriculum Vitae to include documentationof performing experience, programmes ofrecent concerts/recitals and press cuttings.

(d) Two letters of recommendation frommusicians of standing (other than latestteacher or mentor), specifically recommendingthe candidate for this Competition.

(e) Three recent photographs (passportsize), lightly signed on the back. Photos may also be sent online.

(f) Entrance Fee (non-refundable) of €200 by Bank Draft payable to: Dublin International Piano Competition.

Payment may also be made using PayPalor by credit card: Visa, Mastercard andAmerican Express.

(g) Complete list of repertoire to beperformed in each round, with accurate timingsfor each piece. Competitors must also includeidentification numbers of each piece, e.g. Op.,K., Hob. etc. All Scarlatti sonatas must beidentified with Kirkpatrick and/or Longonumbers.

Please note: Competitors should note that thetime limits for each round must be strictlyadhered to and competitors who exceed thetime limits will have their performancesinterrupted. Repeats may be taken at theCompetitor’s discretion.

(h) An online unedited video recording of 20-30 minutes duration, including pieces from the submitted repertoire (no orchestralperformances) and certified by the candidate’slatest teacher, mentor or a musician ofstanding, verifying that the recording is by thecandidate and that no editing has taken place.The recording should be from a fixed cameraposition showing the full body, hands and legsof the candidate. This letter of verification mustinclude a telephone number and/or an emailaddress for confirmation, if necessary. Pleaseinclude a YouTube link if possible.

The Competition reserves the right to accept orreject any application.

Letters of acceptance or rejection will beposted no later than 19 January 2018.

Free accommodation in private houses will beoffered to all competitors for the duration oftheir participation in the Competition.

Eliminated competitors wishing to remain inDublin will be responsible for their ownaccommodation.

Practice pianos will be available in Dublinbefore and during the Competition.

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John o’ConorIreland (Chairman)

Zelma BodzinUSA

Hyoung-Joon ChangKorea

Finghin CollinsIreland

Fumiko EguchiJapan

Jan Jiracek von ArnimGermany

Yoheved KaplinskyIsrael/USA

Mary lennonIreland

Antti SiiralaFinland

Robert WeirichUSA

Dan Zhao-YiChina

Jury 2018

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Family name

Forename(s)

nationality

Date of Birth

Permanent Address

Telephone, Mobile,Email

Referees: Give the names of two musicians of standing who are willing to support yourapplication for entry to this competition with telephone numbers and email addresses

1. name

Address

Telephone

Email

2. name

Address

Telephone Email

Declaration: I have read the Rules of the Competition and, if accepted as acompetitor, agree to conform to them.

Signature

Date

Candidates must include all documentation listed on page 5.

Application Form

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PRoGRAMME

The Repertoire must have been written for solo piano and no alteration tothe piano may take place. Strict adherence to time limits must beobserved, and no piece may be played twice in the Competition.

The exact duration of each piece must be given.

1st Round: 30 Minute recital

2nd Round: 40 Minute recital

Application Form

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Application Form

Semi-Final Round: 50 (45) minute recital *

Final Round: Name Concertos in order of preference:

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* In selecting the Semi-Final recital programme, consideration in timingshould be given to the five minute compulsory piece.

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METHoD oF PAYMEnT

I wish to pay by:

Cheque:

Bank Draft:

Credit Card:

Visa Mastercard American Express

Card No. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Name and Addresson Card:

Expiry Date

Security Number (CVV) (last three digits on signature strip)

Amex Cards (Four digits on front of card)

Application Form

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In order that they can express theirindividuality in their approach to music,competitors in the DublinInternational Piano Competition mayperform programmes of their ownchoice. These programmes shoulddemonstrate an understanding ofprogramme building, an ability to playin a variety of musical styles and mostimportantly to show the depth of theirown musicianship, rather than meretechnical brilliance. The repertoire musthave been written for solo piano andno alteration to the piano may takeplace.

Time limits must be strictly adheredto and no piece may be performedmore than once.

In the Semi-Finals all competitors mustselect one of the four speciallycommissioned pieces by RTÉ lyric fm(duration of 5 minutes) by Irishcomposers: Ann Cleare, DeirdreGribbin, Brian Irvine and Conorlinehan.

This piece may be performed with a score and the music will besent to accepted candidates inFebruary 2018.

Repertoire

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FInAlEach competitor must choose TWO contrasting concertos from the following list.They should indicate their first preference, but in the case where more than two ofthe finalists choose the same concerto, the jury reserves the right to select theother concerto.

(The jury will not be informed of the competitor’s first preference).

Mozart Concerto No 9 in E flat K271Mozart Concerto No 15 in B flat K450Mozart Concerto No 17 in G K453Mozart Concerto No 20 in d minor K466Mozart Concerto No 21 in C K467Mozart Concerto No 23 in A K488Mozart Concerto No 24 in c minor K491Mozart Concerto No 25 in C K503Mozart Concerto No 27 in B flat K595Beethoven Concerto No 1 in C, opus 15Beethoven Concerto No 2 in B flat, opus 19Beethoven Concerto No 3 in c minor, opus 37Beethoven Concerto No 4 in G, opus 58Beethoven Concerto No 5 in E flat, opus 73Chopin Concerto No 1 in e minor, opus 11Chopin Concerto No 2 in f minor, opus 21Schumann Concerto in a minor, opus 54Brahms Concerto No 1 in d minor, opus 15liszt Concerto No 1 in E flatGrieg Concerto in a minor, opus 16Tchaikovsky Concerto No 1 in b flat minor, opus 23Rachmaninov Concerto No 2 in c minor, opus 18Rachmaninov Concerto No 3 in d minor, opus 30Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, opus 43Ravel Concerto in G majorBartók Concerto No 3 (1945)Prokofiev Concerto No 2 in g minor, opus 16Prokofiev Concerto No 3 in C, opus 26

Repertoire – Final

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Prizes

1st Prize €15,000

2nd Prize €10,000

3rd Prize €7,000

4th Prize €5,000

Eight prizes of €1,000 each will beawarded to the remaining semi-finalists.

Twelve prizes of €500 each will beawarded to the remaining competitorswho reach the second round.

Special prizes to be announced

The four main prizes awarded by the Jury will be based on performances in all rounds.

Check ListPlease check you have-

1. Completed all of the Form

2. Enclosed a copy of your Birth Certificate

3. Enclosed Reports or Certificates of Study including letter from most recent teacher

4. Curriculum Vitae

5. Documentation of performing experience including Press cuttings/programmes of recent concerts/recitals

6. Two letters of recommendation other than latest teacher or mentor (3 letters in total)

7. Three Photographs (signed on back)

8. Entrance Fee

9. List of Repertoire – with timings

10. link to a Visual recording of 20-30minutes including letter of verificationwith email/phone number.

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The Competition has negotiated a series of international engagements which include:

oRCHESTRAl EnGAGEMEnTS

london Symphony orchestraRTÉ Concert orchestra

RTÉ national Symphony orchestra

RECITAlS

Boyle Arts FestivalCarnegie Hall, new York

Clandeboye FestivalCork Piano Forum

Gioventu Musicale d’ItaliaGretna Music, Pennsylvania

Music for GalwayMusic network Tour of Irelandnational Concert Hall, Dublin

new Ross Piano FestivalRockport Chamber Music Festival, uSA

St Barrahane’s FestivalSteinway Celebration Piano Series

Steinway Piano Series, university of South Florida, uSAThe World of the Piano, Shenandoah Conservatory, uSA

Washington Conservatory Recital Series, uSAWaterford Music Club

West Cork FestivalWexford Festival operaWigmore Hall, london

More engagements will be added during the year

These engagements are offered in principle and are subject to final negotiations.

Engagements

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2015 Jury & Prizewinners2015 JuryJohn O’Conor (Ireland) ChairmanJames Anagnoson (Canada)Fumiko Eguchi (Japan)Thérèse Fahy (Ireland)Peter Frankl (Hungary)Pavel Gililov (Russia)Gregg Gleasner (USA)Max Levinson (USA)Veronica McSwiney (Ireland)Anton Nel (South Africa)Soo-Jung Shin (Korea)

2015 Prizewinners1st Prize Nathalia Milstein (France)2nd Prize Alexander Bernstein (USA)3rd Prize Alexander Beyer (USA)4th Prize Caterina Grewe (Germany/Japan)

Brennan Prize, McCullough Bursary and Sean o’Connor Bursary: (Best Irish Competitor)Seán Morgan Rooney

RTÉ lyric fm Prize for best performance of commissioned piece:Alexander Bernstein

RTÉ nSo Prize for the best concerto performance by a finalist other than the first prizewinner:Alexander Beyer

Ita Stephens Prize: Alexander Beyer

Bridget Doolan Prize:Gustav Piekut

French Prize:Lu Shen

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