The 26th International Youth Music Competition "Hopes, Talents, Masters"

XXVI INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION "HOPES, TALENTS, MASTERS" DOBRICH, BULGARIA 4 - 8 SEPTEMBER 2023

 

The competition is present and takes place in the wonderful Neli Bozhkova Hall of Mirrors, known to musicians in Bulgaria and around the world as the chamber hall with the best acoustics and creative atmosphere. Here's a little history: "Nelli Bojkova" Hall of Mirrors was conceived and realized as part of the architectural project "Drama Theater "Yordan Yovkov" with authors arch. Racho Stoyanov and arch. Sofia Branikova. This project was realized at the beginning of the 80s of the last century /1982/ and is part of the construction program related to the celebration of 1300 years since the establishment of the Bulgarian state. The building is notable for its modern architectural style, and the "Neli Bozhkova" Hall of Mirrors is still not only one of the most representative in the country, but also one of the halls with the best acoustics. The authors of the project are faced with a serious task - to create a sacred space that can be perceived as a place where all arts meet. Hall of Mirrors has 140 seats. It impresses with the mural work "The Struggle between Good and Evil" by Academician Ivan Kirkov - wet fresco technique, and with its interior design - deep niches, decoration of plaster ornaments on the walls and ceilings, Viennese crystal mirrors, chandeliers and furniture made in baroque style. A "Steinway" grand piano was ordered and delivered especially for her - a global brand of grand pianos with an uncompromising standard for sound, touch and beauty. Until 2005, the hall was known as the Hall of Mirrors, because of the 10 crystal Viennese mirrors mounted on the walls using special technology. On October 28, 2005, with its Decision /35-18/, the Municipal Council of the city of Dobrich gave the hall the name of the world-famous opera singer born in Dobrich - Neli Bozhkova.

 

 

REGULATIONS.

 

CATEGORIES AND AGE GROUPS

 

1. INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS - piano, violin, viola, cello, classical guitar

First A group from 6 to 10 years to 7 min.

First B group from 11 to 13 years to 12 min.

Second group from 14 to 17 years to 15 min.

Third group from 18 to 25 years to 18 min.

Fourth group from 26 to 35 years to 20 min.

 

2. PIANO DUETS - for one piano

First group up to 14 years up to 10 min.

Second group from 15 to 19 years to 15 min.

Third group from 20 to 25 years to 18 min.

Fourth group from 26 to 35 years to 20 min.

 

3. CHAMBER MUSIC - chamber ensembles /from sonata duo to sextet inclusive/

First group up to 19 years up to 12 min.

Second group from 20 to 25 years to 15 min.

Third group from 26 to 35 years to 18 min.

 

4. ACCOMPANIMENT – no age restrictions, up to 15 min.

 

5. TEACHER AND STUDENT/S

First group from 11 to 14 years to 12 min.

Second group from 15 to 19 years to 15 min.

Third group from 20 to 25 years to 18 min.

 

 

II. COMPETITION PROGRAM

The competition program is freely chosen and performed by heart by the participants in the soloist categories.

The competition is held in one round.

The exception is the "Instrumentalist Soloists" of the Third and Fourth age groups, for whom the competition is held in two rounds, as follows:

1st round Third group from 18 to 25 years to 18 min.

 

Fourth group from 26 to 35 years to 20 min. Performed: a/ polyphonic work - from baroque to modern times; b/ virtuoso etude / capriccio / toccata; c/ large play - from romanticism to modernity.

 

II round Third group from 18 to 25 years to 12 min. Fourth group from 26 to 35 years to 15 min. Performed: a/ part/parts of a sonata or concerto - from baroque to modern times; b/ one or more works of the participant's choice according to the general regulations.

 

No repetitions of the first round program are allowed.

The regulation cannot be delayed. In case of violation, the jury interrupts the performance.

 

Soloists and ensembles who have applied for participation by August 15 of the current year and comply with the regulations on the day of the opening of the competition can participate in the competition.

It is allowed for the participant to appear in a higher category at his request, reflected in the submitted application for participation. Within the framework of the competition, master classes are planned, which are held after the completion of the competition program for the respective participant. The competition is present.

 

III. REWARDS

 

The winners of the competition in each age group of the respective category /except for the First A group for solo instrumentalists/ receive the title "Laureate" of the 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize and one incentive. First, second and third prizes each include a diploma and cash prize. A certificate of good performance is awarded for each promotion. The distinguished participants in the First A group for solo instrumentalists receive a Diploma for good, very good and excellent performance. Distinguished teachers receive a diploma for pedagogical achievements. The highest award is the "Grand Prix" – for outstanding achievements. The award includes a diploma, a plaque and a cash prize.

 

The jury has the right not to award one or another prize. Prizes are not shared. Any decision of the jury is final. Laureates in the category "Instrumentalist soloists" from the First B group, students from V to VII grades have the right to apply for targeted financial support, under the conditions and in accordance with the Ordinance for the Protection of Gifted Children. Laureates in the category "Instrumentalist soloists" from the Second age group, students from VIII to XII grades, who have not reached the age of 18 by the final meeting of the jury, have the right to apply for targeted financial support and one-year scholarships from the Ministry of Culture, under the conditions and in the order of

 

The Ordinance for the Protection of Gifted Children.

https://mc.government.bg/page.php?p=58&s=81&sp=21&t=23&z=0 IV.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

Applications for participation can be downloaded here: http://www.dobrich.bg/

and are accepted by mail or e-mail Bulgaria, 9300 Dobrich, 7 Nezavisimost St., 7th floor Directorate "Humanitarian Activities" - Culture e-mail: kultura_dobrich@abv.bg; hd.dobrichbg@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/HopesTalents-Masters-Dobrich

Necessary documents:

a/ Application for participation according to a given form / the postal address must be complete, the e-mail must be valid /;

b/ Photograph of the participant's stage performance;

c/ Short creative biography /up to 400 words or 2200 characters without spaces/;

d/ Copy of the document(s) for paid participation fee and /if any/ for paid master class fee. It can also be paid on the spot, at the cash desk of the Humanitarian Activities Directorate

Note: When contesting ranking based on age group, participants must provide a document certifying their date of birth. For each participation in other categories, a separate complete set of documents is submitted by each participant. Solo instrumentalists who play with accompaniment must indicate the name of the accompanist in the participation form!

Requests not filled in according to the instructions, or with an incomplete set of documents and photos, are not registered!

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS - 15.08.2023

Participants provide their own accompaniment.

The organizing committee can assist in providing an accompanist/accompaniment under the following conditions:

- at the explicit and timely request of the participant reflected in the participation form;

- if the sheet music is provided in advance together with the form and participation is confirmed by the accompanist.

- upon agreed payment between them; Participants are provided with daily rehearsals and an acoustic rehearsal on the day and in the hall where the competition will take place. The organizing committee assists with overnight reservations for the participants in the city of Dobrich at preferential prices, the name of the hotel will be announced by 31.08.2023 for direct contact.

Travel and accommodation expenses are at the expense of the participants.

Only the Organizing Committee of MMMK "HOPES, TALENTS, MASTERS" has the exclusive right to agree on complete or partial recording, filming or broadcasting of the competition.

To make recordings /audio, video, CD, DVD/ during the competition, as well as for their broadcasts, the participants do not receive remuneration.

 

 

V. ENTRY FEES

 

Soloists instrumentalists First A group BGN 20.

Instrumental soloists from all other groups - pupils and students BGN 40.

Instrumental soloists from all other groups BGN 80.

Members of ensembles /incl. in the "Teacher-Student" category/ and each subsequent participation in another nomination BGN 30 per person

Accompaniment category / only the accompanist pays / BGN 30

Participants - brothers, sisters, twins, pay 50% of the corresponding age group fee and for every second and subsequent participation in another category.

Master classes: Active participation / one academic hour – 45 min./ BGN 30.

Passive participation /listener/ BGN 20

 

The entrance fees are paid to the following account: Directorate "Humanitarian Activities" - Culture at the Municipality of Dobrich

 

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REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION

 

1. Participant

Given name, middle name, surname: …………………………………………………………………………

Date of birth:……………………………………………

Educational institution/place of work:……………………………………………… Teacher:…………………………………………

Participant's home address: ………………………………………………………………………… Phones:……………………………………………………

Email:………………………………………………

Name, surname, family: ……………………………………………………………………

Educational institution / place of work: ………………………………………………………… Teacher: …………………………………………………………………………

Please fill in in Bulgarian and English

 

2. Data on participation in the contest

Soloist instrumentalist - type of instrument: ………………………………………..

- Piano duo for one piano

- Chamber ensemble - type: …………………………………………..

- Accompaniment

- Teacher - student/students

 

Mark with an x in front of the relevant category and fill in the necessary data in Bulgarian after the colon

Age group:……………………………………………………………

 

Write with numbers and words in Bulgarian

Program:

I round

1. ………………………………..……- .......min.

2. ……………………………….………….- ........min.

3. ………………………………………. - ……… min.

4. …………………………………………. - …… min.

 

II round / for solo instrumentalists from the Third and Fourth age groups /

1. ……………………………… - ………………. min.

2. ………………………………. - ………………. min.

3. ………………………………. - ………………. min.

4. .…………………………. - ………………. min.

 

It is written as follows, for example: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Fantasia d moll - 5 min.; Frédéric Chopin – Etude Op. 25, No. 2 – 2 min.; Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto Op.3, No. 6, II and III parts; Johann Sebastian Bach - Partita III - Prelude in E major - 4 min.

 

Please fill in in Bulgarian and English, with the full names of the composers Program:

1st tour 1. ……………………………………………………………..………… - ……………min

2 .………………………………………………………………..………… - …….……. min

3. …………………………………………..……………………... - …………… min

4. ………………………………………………………………………….. - …………… min

II tour 1. ………………………………………………………………..… - ……………… min

2. ……………………………………………………………..……… - ……………..... min

3. ……………………………………………………………..……… - ……………..... min

4. ………………………………………………………………..…… - ………………. min

 

I declare that: I need a tutor and I attach sheet music I don't need a tutor I have a tutor, name: …………………………………………………….

Mark with an x and fill in I declare that I wish:

active participation in a master class at …………………….………………………….

number of hours:……………………………………… passive participation in a master class /listener/ at ……………………………….

number of hours: ……………………………………… Mark with an x and fill in

 

5. Applications Photo of the participant's stage performance A short creative biography Copy of the document(s) for the paid participation fee I will pay cash on the spot Place an x in front of each of the attached documents

 

6. I declare that:

a) The data in this form is true and complete and has been filled in personally (for participants over 18 years of age).

b) I am familiar with and accept the Regulations of XXVI MMMK "Hopes, Talents, Masters" Dobrich 2023.

SIGNATURE: ………………………………

 

7. Declaration by PARENT/GUARDIAN for participants under 18 years of age ………………………………………………………………………………………………. (the three names of the parent/guardian) I declare that:

a) The data entered in this form are true and complete.

b) I am familiar with and accept the Regulations of XXVI MMMK "Hopes, Talents, Masters" Dobrich 2023.

SIGNATURE: ……………………………… (parent/guardian) Date: