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                 2ND DRAGON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (ESTONIA)
​                                  15TH -18TH OF AUGUST 2017

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Host: 
“Georg Ots” School of Music, Tallinn, Estonia                         Dragon Culture Exchange NGO
 
Collaboration: 
Muusika magazine         Klassikaraadio                European Academic Artists Association
Cultural Endowment of Estonia        Ethel’s Design         Kadriorg Art Museum
Saku Manor         Tallinn City Tourist Office         Via Hansa Estonia Ltd.           China Inn

The 2nd Dragon International Music Festival takes place 15.08-18.08 in Tallinn, Republic of Estonia. The festival includes the International Youth Piano Competition, guest concert, master classes, an awards ceremony gala concert, and public joint concerts for the Grand Prix winners.

Venue:
“Georg Ots” School of Music, Vabaduse väljak 4, 
Tallinn, Republic of Estonia

Timetable:
  • 15th of August: introduction of period keyboard instruments
                    Imbi Tarum (Estonia) Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
                    The introduction starts 11:00 am at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Gathering in the foyer at 10:55.

          
  • 16th of August: guest concert  
                    Aya Tominaga (Japan) Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg, Denmark 
                    Ada Kuuseoks (Estonia) Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
                    Concert information: www.exchangedragon.org/dragon-festival-guest-concert-august-2017.html


  • ​​16th of August: master classes
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  • 17th of August: master classes

  • 18th of August: competition, awards ceremony gala concert

  • 1st of September: joint concert at Saku Manor
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  • 29th of September: joint concert at Kadriorg Palace

The exact competition schedule will be announced 5 days before the competition. 
The organisers reserve the right to make small changes within the competition schedule timing.

Master classes:
2nd Dragon International Music Festival offers 9 master classes for the International Youth Piano Competition competitors. They are free of charge and open to listeners. The first 9 pianists (7-18 years old) who register for the competition are able to apply for one free master class (45 min). The organisers will contact first 9 participants regarding masterclasses.

Dates: 
16-17th of August 2017 

Teachers:
Aya Tominaga (Japan) Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg, Denmark 
Jelena Elkind (Estonia) 
Irina Floss (Estonia)
Ada Kuuseoks (Estonia)
Jekaterina Rostovtseva (Estonia)
Jun Zhao (China)


International Youth Piano Competition:

Date:
18th of August 2017


Jury: 
Aya Tominaga (Japan), Chair
Jelena Elkind (Estonia), 
Irina Floss (Estonia),
Jun Zhao (China)

Category I: Repertoire of free choice:
7-10 years (time limit 3 min)
11-14 years (time limit 5 min)
15-18 years (time limit 8 min)
19-30 years (time limit 10 min)

Category II: Asian music (preselected Chinese/Japanese pieces):
7-10 years
11-14 years
15-18 years
19-30 years

Every age group may choose between two pieces, which may be performed from the score. Participants may choose to play either one or both pieces. The scores are available at
drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwIEkp_CDWGeMWpQOTBYYzlNSnc?usp=sharing

Competition rules: 

1. Registration is necessary for taking part of the festival. The registration is free of charge, at:
drive.google.com/open?id=1FcKiimGR2QBWu_JvSzVMkCYpOzElrgzeRLcmLlYXJN4
The application deadline for the International Youth Piano Competition is the 10th of August 2017. 

2. The whole repertoire of free choice must be played by memory. Asian music (preselected Chinese/Japanese 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 Asian music.
5. In the group of Asian music, repertoire must be chosen according to the list provided at
drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwIEkp_CDWGeMWpQOTBYYzlNSnc?usp=sharing
6. Participants agree to have photos and recordings from the festival events published.
7. All festival events which take place 16.-18.08.2017 are free for International Youth Piano Competition participants and their teachers.
8. The jury has the right to reserve the first prize empty if the competitors 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 (7-18 years old) who register for the competition are able to apply for one free master class. The organisers will contact first participants regarding masterclasses.
11. The Grand Prix winners must confirm their joint performance at the Saku Manor concert on the 1st of September 2017 and at the Kadriorg Palace concert on the 29th of September 2017.
12. Only participants who perform Chinese pieces are able to apply for the Asian music Grand Prix.

Prizes:

I Category: Repertoire of free choice:
 
Grand Prix for 2 participants - joint performance at the Saku Manor on the 1st of September 2017 and free accommodation for one night.

1st prize – 20€ gift card

2nd prize – 15€ gift card

3rd prize – 10€ gift card

*every participant gets a diploma

II Category: Asian music (preselected Chinese/Japanese pieces):

Grand prix for 3 participants (only when performing a Chinese piece) - joint performance of Chinese music at the Kadriorg Palace on the 29th of September 2017.

1st prize – 20€ gift card

2nd prize – 15€ gift card

3rd prize –10€ gift card

*every participant gets a diploma
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  • HOME
  • About US
  • 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
  • Events
    • THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN MUSIC COMPETITION IN TAIPEI ​
    • THE 7TH EXCELLENCE MUSIC OPEN COMPETITION OF TAIWAN
    • ACADEMIC VISIT TO THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC IN ZAGREB
    • 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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