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1st Dragon International Music Festival (Estonia)   17th -19th of August 2016

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 ​1st Host:
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre        Dragon Culture Exchange MTÜ
 
Collaboration:
Shanghai “The III China - European Youth Piano Competition” Foundation        Shanghai Europe Music Center
Sichuan Nanchong “Chinese and Foreign Culture Exchange Program”                 Beijing Fenghe Music Education Group
Music Institute of China West Normal University                                                    Musicians' Research Association of HongKong

1st Dragon International Music Festival takes place at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT), Tatari 13. The festival includes the International Youth Piano Competition (19.08.2016), master classes (17-18.08), an awards ceremony gala concert (19.08), and a public concert for the winners (23.09.2016).

International Youth Piano Competition:

Category I: Repertoire of free choice:

Group A*
7 – 12 years    (Time limit – 5 min)
13 – 18 years    (Time limit – 8 min)
19 – 30 years    (Time limit – 10 min)

Group B*
7 – 12 years    (Time limit – 5 min)
13 – 18 years    (Time limit – 8 min)
19 – 30 years    (Time limit – 10 min)

Group A * (Tallinn Music High School, Heino Eller Tartu Music College, Georg Ots Music School, EMTA)
Group B * (Children’s music schools, private students, VHK, Kullo, etc.)


Category II: Chinese music (preselected pieces):

Group A*
7 – 12 years    
13 – 18 years    
19 – 30 years    

Group B*
7 – 12 years    
13 – 18 years    
19 – 30 years    

Only one piece must be performed. Every age group may choose between two pieces, it may be performed from the scores. The scores are available at https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1XG3b6j1uJlSnNYYkhoUHRnMzg&usp=sharing

Group A * (Tallinn Music High School, Heino Eller Tartu Music College, Georg Ots Music School, EMTA)
Group B * (Children’s music schools, private students, VHK, Kullo, etc.)


Competition rules:

1. Registration is necessary for taking part of the festival. The registration is free of charge, at https://drive.google.com/open?id=13lU1IHRLIJpTvc4VGuvNJA6vJpcDbdy6prpibToplH0. The application deadline for the International Youth Piano Competition is the 10th of August2016. 
2. The whole repertoire of free choice must be played by memory.Chinese music (preselected pieces) may be performed from the score.
3. Regarding the repertoire of free choice: participants are allowed to play single movements of pieces.
4. One player may take part of two different groups at the same time: repertoire of free choice and Chinese music.
5. In the group of Chinese music, repertore must be chosen according to the list provided at 
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1XG3b6j1uJlSnNYYkhoUHRnMzg&usp=sharing
6. All concerts and master classes of the festival are free of charge and open to listeners.
7. Participants agree to have photos and recordings from the festival events published.
8. The jury has the right to reserve the first prize empyt if the competitiors do not meet the requirements.
9. Should any dispute arise regarding the interpretation of any part of the rules and regulations of the International Youth Piano Competition, the decision of the competition administration and jury will be final and not subject to any appeal. The competition administration reserves the right to amend any of the rules or regulations contained herein if it is considered necessary for the Competition.
10. The first 9 pianists who register for the competition are able to apply for one free master class. The organisers will contact first participants regarding masterclasses.
    7-12 years   Irina Floss
    13-18 years   Kristi Kapten
    19-30 years   Marko Martin

Timetable:

August 17 – 10:00-12:00 master classes for Estonians and afternoon for Chinese.
August 18 – master classes for Chinese
August 19 – competition (EMTA organ hall A404), final ceremony and concert (EMTA chamber hall C405)– the schedule will be announced one week before the competition

The organisers reserve the right to make small changes within the competition schedule timing.


Prizes:

I Category: Repertoire of free choice:

*1st prize –20€ Chinese restaurant voucher. 500€ voucher for attending ” The III China - European Youth Piano Competition” in Shanghai, China 1st-5th of October 2016 (includes competition registration fee and accommodation).

*2nd prize –15€ gift voucher. 500€ voucher for attending ” The III China - European Youth Piano Competition” in Shanghai, China 1st-5th of October 2016 (includes competition registration fee and accommodation).

*3rd prize – 10€ gift voucher.500€ voucher for attending ” The III China - European Youth Piano Competition” in Shanghai, China 1st-5th of October 2016 (includes competition registration fee and accommodation).

*every participant gets a diploma

II Category: Chinese music (preselected pieces):

*1st prize – 20€ Chinese restaurant voucher. 500€ voucher for attending ” The III China - European Youth Piano Competition” in Shanghai, China 1st-5th of October 2016 (includes competition registration fee and accommodation). Performance opportunity at the concert of Chinese music at the House of the Blackheads on September 23, 2016.

*2nd prize – 15€ gift voucher. 500€ voucher for attending ” The III China - European Youth Piano Competition” in Shanghai, China 1st-5th of October 2016 (includes competition registration fee and accommodation). Performance opportunity at the concert of Chinese music at the House of the Blackheads on September 23, 2016.

*3rd prize –10€ gift voucher. 500€ voucher for attending ” The III China - European Youth Piano Competition” in Shanghai, China 1st-5th of October 2016 (includes competition registration fee and accommodation).Performance opportunity at the concert of Chinese music at the House of the Blackheads on September 23, 2016.

*every participant gets a diploma

According to participation interest in the ” The III China - European Youth Piano Competition”, the organizers may put together a supervised group visit to China.

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  • EVENTS
    • Unique trio to China
    • Concerts in China
    • Chamber Music in Ireland
    • St Patrick’s Day Concert
    • Malaysian pianist Kent's concert
    • Chinese academic visiting
    • A trip for master classes in China
    • 1st Dragon International Music Festival
    • Royal Academy of Music (Aarhus) Piano Competition
    • DAVID MUNK-NIELSEN (DENMARK) PIANO RECITAL
    • ACADEMIC VISIT TO MACEDONIA
  • EVENTS
    • Academic visit to Kosovo
    • Academic visit to Italy
    • Duo concert in China
    • Violinist Janine concert in Estonia
    • 2ND DRAGON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
    • Dragon Festival Guest Concert
    • IST SCAND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
    • RECITAL - CELLO AND PIANO IN AARHUS AND AALBORG (DENMARK)
    • THE 8TH ASIA (HONG KONG) INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PIANO COMPETITION
    • Concert tour in China, Denmark and Estonia
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    • THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN MUSIC COMPETITION IN TAIPEI ​
    • THE 7TH EXCELLENCE MUSIC OPEN COMPETITION OF TAIWAN
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    • Project Silk Road in China
    • Master Classes in China
    • Project "Maestro"
    • 3RD ODIN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PIANO FESTIVAL
    • Taipei Excellence International Piano Competition
    • A visit to the Royal Conservatory of The Hague
    • The winners' concert of the ODIN International Youth Piano Competition
    • Academic visit in China
  • Events
    • Competition Jury work and master classes in central China
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