All diplomas (prizes and participation ones) will be sent by organizers via e-mail within a month. The winners of special prizes will be contacted by organizers via e-mail.
The International Instrumental and Vocal Performance Contest - 2nd Online edition organized by University of Oradea – Faculty of Arts / Music Department is dedicated to students from vocational institutions, as well as to young professional musicians and will unfold between 16 February - 7 May 2022
CONTEST CALENDAR:
Terms and Regulations:
The competition will take place online by sections and age categories as follows:
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE - piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, wood wind instruments, percussion instruments:
A category (9–11 years)
B category (12-15 years)
C category (16–19 years)
D category (20-23 years)
E category (24+ years)
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE - brass wind instruments
B category (12-15 years)
C category (16–19 years)
D category (20-23 years)
E category (24+ years)
VOCAL PERFORMANCE – classical singing:
A category (14–19 years)
B category (20–23 years)
C category (24+ years)
CHAMBER MUSIC:
A category (12–15 years)
B category (16-19 years)
C category (20–23 years)
D category (24+ years)
The contest will unfold in one stage that consists in viewing contestant's videos uploaded on YouTube followed by judging and prize awarding on sections by the jury.
REGISTRATION:
The contestant is required to submit the following documents via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. :
- Application form (pdf or jpg) - download
- Copy of contestant's identity document (pdf or jpg)
- For underage contestant: copy of contestant's identity document + copy of parent / legal tutor's identity document (pdf or jpg)
- Proof of application fee payment (pdf or jpg)
All documents must be submited before 16.04.2022
REGULATIONS:
SECTION I - Instrumental Performance
Contestants will present 2 works of free choice that are different in style, genre and character. Total time of recording or cumulated time of recordings must be of max. 30 minutes.
SECTION II - Vocal Performance
Contestants will present 2 works of free choice that are different in style, genre and character. Total time of recording or cumulated time of recordings must be of max. 20 minutes.
SECTION III - Chamber Music
Contestants will present 1 work of free choice. Total time of recording must be of max. 30 minutes.
Playing by memory is mandatory, except for Chamber Music section and Instrumental Performance - percussion instruments .
For Instrumental Performance section one of the recorded works can be for solo instrument (etudes, instrumental or vocal works composed without accompaniment).
After the registration the program / repertoire cannot be changed.
The videos uploaded by contestants on YouTube must include the full name of contestant and the repertoire performed.
Technical requirements for videos:
- The recording shall be taken by one camera showing clearly the face, hands and instrument(s) of musicians
- In order to provide the best audio quality possible for the video recordings it is allowed to use an external microphone when recording
- EDITED RECORDINGS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
- The contestant will send either 1 link to a video recording containing the whole program played without cuts, or a maximum of 2 distinct links that contain the 2 different works required without cuts between movements
- Links must be directly accesible without authorization
- Recordings of performances prior to the competition are admitted but not older than 1 January 2021. In this case the contestant will be registred in the category related to the age he has reached until 15.02.2022.
- For Instrumental Performance and Vocal Performance sections recordings are admitted only with piano accompaniment (excluding orchestra). For Chamber Music section recordings from the concertante genre will not be admitted
EVALUATION:
Contestant’s performance will be appreciated by the jury based on the videos submitted.
For all 3 sections evaluation criteria are as follows: 1. Artistic performance; 2. Technical realization; 3. Personal contribution of contestant.
Jury’s decisions are final and irrevocable.
Prizes will be awarded on sections, instruments and age category. The jury reserves the right to not award all prizes if standards are not met.
PRIZES:
Grand Prize (1000 EUR)
Special Prize of the Jury (500 Eur)
I-st Prize (95-100 points)
II-nd Prize (90-94 points)
III-rd Prize (85-89 points)
Honourable Mention (80-84 points)
SPECIAL PRIZES:
- 2 concerts as soloists with Oradea's State Philharmonic Orchestra in 2022-2023 season, depending on Covid 19 situation's evolution
- prizes awarded by the contest's partners (Bösendorfer Prize, National Opera Bucharest Prize, Tomasi Prize)
- free attendings at masterclasses held by jury's members organized by Music Department / University of Oradea throughout the year 2022 or 2023, depending on Covid 19 situation's evolution
Special prizes do not include reimbursement of transport and accommodation expenses of the winners
Grand Prize (1000 EUR) will be awarded by jury to the best of the winners of I-st Prize who obtained 100 points.
DIPLOMAS:
Participation diplomas will be awarded to all contestants as well as to their teachers and accompanists. All diplomas (prizes and participation ones) will be sent by organizers via e-mail.
The contest’s results will be announced on the contest’s site by 07.05.2022.
The winners of special prizes and prizes in money will be contacted by organizers via e-mail.
APLICATION FEE:
The 65 EUR application fee via bank payment (plus banking fee) is due in full and will not be refunded by the competition board.
Payment must be made via bank transfer to:
Bank: Libra Bank
Name: Asociația Culturală CULTURE ON - București
Accounts:
RO10BREL0002000723770100 for payments in RON (the equivalent in RON of 65 EUR)
RO96BREL0002000723770201 for payments in EUR
Fiscal VAT number (CUI): 31704758
SWIFT CODE: BRELROBUXXX
Reference: International Contest Oradea 2022 Application Fee
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 16.04.2022
Note: Failure to comply with the terms and regulations will automatically exclude the contestant from the contest, without the right of appeal and without the refund of the registration fee.
By appling (sending documents, videos and aplication fee) to take part in the contest candidates indicate their acceptance of all these rules.
JURY MEMBERS:
RADU RUSU - FRENCH HORN
MIHAELA ANICA - FLUTE
HORIA MAXIM - PIANO
LAURA BURUIANĂ - CELLO
DANIEL MAGDAL - SINGING
WE THANK OUR PARTNERS!
