“HEIRS OF ORPHEUS”

1. REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPETITION

2. NOMINATIONS, AGE GROUPS AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

1. REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPETITION

DEAR FRIENDS,

From the 4^-thto 11^-thof September 2018

the VI-th “HEIRS OF ORPHEUS” INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION

will be held in the Albena Black Sea resort.

The competition takes place in one round (except for nominations listed below) within the frame of public concerts.

The competition program is a choice (works from the Renaissance up to our days) according to the personal preferences of every performer.

It must be performed from memory in the solo categories.

2. NOMINATIONS, AGE GROUPS AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

The age group is determined according to the age on the opening day of the competition: September 05, 2018.

2.1. CLASSICAL MUSIC

2.1.1. SOLOIST INSTRUMENTALIST

a) Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Flute, Block Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Waldhorn, Trombone, Tuba, Celtic Harp, Percussion Instruments;
b) Academic direction: Bayan, Accordion, Guitar, Balalayka, Domra, Dombra, Gusli, Tsimbal, Kobiz etc.

First age group	up to 10 years	5 to 7 min.
Second age group	11 – 14 years	10 to 12 min.
Third age group	15 – 19 years	14 to 16 min.
Fourth age group	20 – 25 years	16 to 18 min.
Fifth age group	no age limit	18 to 20 min.

Only for Piano, Bayan, Accordion, Violin, Viola and Violoncello from Fourth and Fifth age groups the competition is held in two rounds:

Fourth age group: 1-st round – 16 to 18 min., 2-nd round – 12 to 14 min.;

Fifth age group: 1-st round – 18 to 20 min., 2-nd round – 14 to 16 min.

The program might include:

First round (selection):

а) polyphonic piece – from Baroque up to our days;

b) virtuoso etude or capriccio, or toccata;
c) movement/s of a sonata or a concerto; or variations; or rondo; or fantasy – from the classic up to our days.

Second round:

а) a major composition – from the Romantic era up to our days;

b) one or more pieces chosen by the participant.

Repeats from the program of the first round are not allowed.

2.1.2. PIANO DUO (DUET), TRIO and QUARTET

for one and two pianos, for 4, 6 and 8 hands.

First age group	up to 14 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	15 – 19 years	14 to 16 min.
Third age group	20 – 25 years	16 to 18 min.
Fourth age group	no age limit	18 to 20 min.

2.1.3. VIOLIN DUO

First age group	up to 14 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	15 – 19 years	14 to 16 min.
Third age group	20 – 25 years	16 to 18 min.
Fourth age group	no age limit	18 to 20 min.

Recommended repertoire:

Vivaldi – Sonatas and Duos for 2 Violins; G. Ph. Telemann – Canonic sonatas for 2 Violins; J. Aubert – Sonatas for 2 Violins; J.-M. Leclair – Sonatas for 2 Violins; J. Haydn – Three Duos for 2 Violins op. 99; L. Boccherini – Duos for 2 Violins op. 7 – 9; W. A. Mozart – Duos for 2 Violins; Ch. Beriot – Duos for 2 Violins; J. Mazas – Duos for 2 Violins op. 38; L. Spohr – Duos for 2 Violins; E. Ysaye – Sonata for 2 Violins; B. Bartok – 44 Duos for 2 Violins; D. Milhaud – Duo for 2 Violins; S. Prokofiev – Sonata for 2 Violins C dur op. 26; A. Honegger – Sonatina for 2 Violins; L. Berio – Duo for 2 Violins; V. Azarashvili – Sonata for 2 Violins; V. Zaimov – Sonata for 2 Violins; Vl. Panchev – Partita for 2 Violins etc.

2.1.4. CHAMBER MUSIC

a) chamber ensembles (string, wind, piano) – from a sonata duo to a sextet including;
b) instrumental ensembles (string, wind, percussion, mixed, historical instruments, another instruments academic direction) – from two to eight participants including.

First age group	up to 19 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	20 – 25 years	12 to 15 min.
Third age group	no age limit	15 to 20 min.

For a Second and Third age group the competition is held in two rounds with the same specified duration.

The first round is selection.

Repeats from the program of the first round are not allowed

2.1.5. SOLO CLASSIC SINGING

all kinds of voices

First age group	17 – 25 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	26 – 35 years	12 to 14 min.
Third age group	no age limit	14 to 16 min.

For a Second and Third age group the competition is held in two rounds with the same specified duration.

The first round is selection.

Repeats from the program of the first round are not allowed.

It is preferable the performance in various epochs, styles and genres (song, lied, canzone, romance, aria or a scene from opera / operetta etc.).

2.1.6. ENSEMBLE CLASSIC SINGING

chamber and opera ensembles (up to a quartet incl.).

First age group	17 – 25 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	26 – 35 years	12 to 14 min.
Third age group	no age limit	14 to 16 min.

For a Second and Third age group the competition is held in two rounds with the same specified duration.The first round is selection.

Repeats from the program of the first round are not allowed.

It is preferable the performance in various epochs, styles and genres (chamber ensemble, opera / operetta ensemble or scene, part/s of a cantata, oratorio, mass, requiem, passion etc.).

2.1.7. CHOIR

Children	up to 17 years	12 to 15 min.
Youth	up to 30 years	15 to 18 min.
Third age group	no age limit	18 to 20 min.

2.1.8. ORCHESTRA

chamber, small symphonic, wind, folk instruments academic direction; any other combinations.

First age group	up to 20 years	12 to 15 min.
Second age group	up to 35 years	15 to 20 min.

2.1.9. COMPOSITION

presentation of a musical score with an audio recording (CD, MP3 or DVD), or live performance of one or more pieces in different genres.

First age group	up to 19 years	5 to 10 min.
Second age group	20 – 25 years	10 to 15 min.
Third age group	no age limit	15 to 20 min.

2.1.10. TEACHER AND STUDENT / STUDENTS

a) piano duo (duet), trio and quartet – for one and two pianos, for 4, 6 and 8 hands;
b) violin duo and trio;
c) chamber ensembles – from a sonata duo to a quintet, violin ensemble, ensemble of violoncellos, ensemble of uniform or different wind instruments, ensemble of percussion instruments, ensemble of historical instruments, ensemble of other instruments (academic direction); vocal ensemble, mixed ensemble etc.

Note: The age group in this nomination depends on the age of the students.

First age group	up to 10 years	5 to 7 min.
Second age group	11 – 14 years	10 to 12 min.
Third age group	15 – 19 years	14 to 16 min.
Fourth age group	20 – 25 years	18 to 20 min.

2.1.11. MUSICIANS FAMILY

a) piano duo (duet), trio and quartet – for one and two pianos, for 4, 6 and 8 hands;
b) violin duo and trio;
c) chamber vocal, chamber instrumental or mixed ensemble.

Note: If the participants in this nomination are from two or more age groups, the age group is determined according to the age group of the youngest.

First age group	up to 10 years	5 to 7 min.
Second age group	11 – 14 years	10 to 12 min.
Third age group	15 – 19 years	14 to 16 min.
Fourth age group	20 – 25 years	18 to 20 min.

2.1.13. APPLICATION FEES

Individual performers	50 Euro
Each participation in other nominations	30 Euro for each
Members of chamber ensembles	30 Euro per person
Choir, orchestra	120 Euro collectively

The application fees are paid by August 01, 2018 at First Investment Bank – branch Dobrich, IBAN: BG71FINV91502016284498 (in EURO), BIC: FINVBGSF.

For “grounds” enter “Financial assistance for the competition “HEIRS OF ORPHEUS”; recipient Bogomil Bozhkov Bonev.

Please mark your deposit with participant’s name and competition nomination.

The application fee will not be refunded to those, who have cancelled their participation.

NB! After August 1, 2018, participation papers are reviewed and approved for an additional fee of € 10 for nomination.

MASTER CLASSES (4 – 12.09.2018):

Piano, Piano duo/trio/quartet, Violin, Violin duo/trio, Viola, Flute, Chamber music, Accompaniment, Composition, Solo and Ensemble singing, Chamber-vocal & Opera repertoire.

Master classes – to book previously number of the hours (1 academic hour of 45min.)

active participation	40 Euro
passive participation (listener)	20 Euro

2.2. FOLKLORE

2.2.1. SOLOIST INSTRUMENTALIST

a) String and bow instruments – gadoulka, kemancha, kobiz, komuz, hardingsfelle, hur etc.
b) String plunk instruments – tamboura, mandolino, buzukhi, guitar, balalayka, domra, dombra, kantele, rubob, sitar, tanbur, saz, tar, chanza, yataga, etc.
c) Wind instruments – gajda (hornpipe), kaval, svirel, rojok, vargan, zurna (surnay), fluer, okarina, nay, piffero, kuray etc.
d) Keyboard instruments – bayan, accordion, bandoneon, national charmonics, concertina.
e) Tsymbal, gusli, kobza, bandura, samtur etc.
f) Percussion folk instruments.

First age group	up to 10 years	4 to 6 min.
Second age group	11 – 14 years	6 to 8 min.
Third age group	15 – 20 years	10 to 12 min.
Fourth age group	21 – 30 years	12 to 15 min.
Fifth age group	no age limit	15 to 18 min.

For a Third, Fourth and Fifth age groups the competition is held in two rounds with the same specified duration.

The first round is selection.

Repeats from the program of the first round are not allowed.

2.2.2. CHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

(uniform or mixed) – from a duo up to a sextet

First age group	up to 20 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	21 – 30 years	14 to 16 min.
Third age group	no age limit	18 to 20 min.

2.2.3. ORCHESTRA

(with or without soloists-instrumentalists)

a) Folk instruments (uniform or mixed);
b) Wind instruments;
c) Other formations

First age group	up to 20 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	21 – 30 years	14 to 16 min.
Third age group	no age limit	18 to 20 min.

For nominations 1, 2 and 3 – all age groups:

Presentation of contrasting genres and character compositions based on folklore or arrangements.

2.2.4. SOLO FOLKLORE SINGING

First age group	up to 10 years	3 to 4 min.
Second age group	11 – 14 years	5 to 6 min.
Third age group	15 – 20 years	6 to 8 min.
Fourth age group	21 – 30 years	8 to 10 min.
Fifth age group	no age limit	10 to 12 min.

For a Third, Fourth and Fifth age groups the competition is held in two rounds with the same specified duration.

The first round is selection.

Repeats from the program of the first round are not allowed.

Presentation of contrasting by genre and character songs without accompaniment (a`cappella) or with accompaniment of: one instrumentalist, an instrumental group or an orchestra of folk instruments; piano; singback.

2.2.5. CHAMBER VOCAL ENSEMBLE

from a duo up to a sextet

First age group	up to 20 years	8 to 10 min.
Second age group	21 – 30 years	10 to 12 min.
Third age group	no age limit	12 to 15 min.

2.2.6. CHOIR

(folklore or academic with the respective repertoire) – uniform or mixed

First age group	14 – 20 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	21 – 30 years	12 to 15 min.
Third age group	no age limit	15 to 20 min.

For nominations 5 and 6 – all age groups:

Presentation of contrasting by genre and character multi vocal songs without accompaniment (authors compositions based on folklore or arrangements).

2.2.7. FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE

А. Choir and orchestra (with or without soloists)

First age group	up to 20 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	21 – 30 years	12 to 15 min.
Third age group	no age limit	15 to 18 min.

Choir, orchestra and dance group

First age group	up to 20 years	12 to 15 min.
Second age group	21 – 30 years	15 to 18 min.
Third age group	no age limit	18 to 20 min.

Presentation of contrasting by genre and character arrangements and authors compositions or a complete “thematic” piece or program based on the national music and dance folklore or on the folklore of the people all over the world.

2.2.8. CHOREOGRAPHY

dance ensemble & dance theater

First age group	up to 14 years	6 to 8 min.
Second age group	15 – 20 years	10 to 12 min.
Third age group	21 – 35 years	14 to 16 min.

Presentation of authors dance/s based on folklore (national or another people’s folklore, in a traditional or contemporary interpretation) – solo; chamber; for a uniform or mixed dance ensemble or dance theater.

2.2.9. TEACHER AND STUDENT / STUDENTS

vocal, instrumental, mixed chamber ensembles

Note: The age group in this category depends on the age of the students.

First age group	up to 14 years	6 to 8 min.
Second age group	15 – 19 years	10 to 12 min.
Third age group	20 – 25 years	14 to 16 min.

2.2.10. MUSICIANS FAMILY

vocal, instrumental, mixed chamber ensembles

Note: If the participants in this category are from two or more generations, the age group is defined according to the youngest of them.

First age group	up to 14 years	6 to 8 min.
Second age group	15 – 19 years	10 to 12 min.
Third age group	20 – 25 years	14 to 16 min.

2.2.11. TRADITIONAL FOLKLORE

singers, instrumentalists, dancers, mixed groups and groups for folklore rituals

First age group	up to 14 years	6 to 8 min.
Second age group	15 – 19 years	8 to 10 min.
Third age group	20 – 25 years	10 to 12 min.
Fourth age group	no age limit	12 to 15 min.

Requirements: No author’s arrangements are allowed! The instrumental groups and accompaniments – only by folklore instruments and their variations!

Folklore performance from a native region and country in fully authentic costume!

2.2.12. GROUP FOR ETHNO MUSIC / WORLD MUSIC

One age group

no age limit

12 to 15 min.

2.2.13. FOLK-JAZZ

One age group

no age limit

12 to 15 min.

2.2.14. ACCOMPANIMENT

One age group

no age limit

no time limit

2.2.15. APPLICATION FEES

Individual performers	30 Euro
Each participation in other nominations	20 Euro for each
Members of chamber ensembles	20 Euro per person
Group for traditional folklore, ethno music or folk-jazz	50 Euro for group
Dance ensemble / dance theater	70 Euro collectively
Choir, orchestra or mixed ensemble	100 Euro collectively
Each further participation	50 Euro collectively

The application fees are paid by August 01, 2018 at First Investment Bank – branch Dobrich, IBAN: BG71FINV91502016284498 (in EURO), BIC: FINVBGSF.

For “grounds” enter “Financial assistance for the competition “HEIRS OF ORPHEUS”; recipient Bogomil Bozhkov Bonev.

Please mark your deposit with participant’s name and competition nomination.

The application fee will not be refunded to those, who have cancelled their participation.

NB! After August 1, 2018, participation papers are reviewed and approved for an additional fee of € 10 for nomination.

2.3.1. POP-ROCK

а) Soloist singer

b) Vocal duet, trio, quartet – uniform and mixedc) Vocal group – more than 4 participants, homogeneous and mixed

d) Rock group – all directions

First age group	up to 14 years	4 to 6 min.
Second age group	15 – 19 years	6 to 8 min.
Third age group	20 – 25 years	8 to 10 min.
Fourth age group	no age limit	10 to 12 min.

The competition is held in two rounds.

The first round is selection.

Repeats from the program of the first round are not allowed.

For a, b, c – with live accompaniment, or with singback; d – only “live” performance.

To perform contrasting songs:

– The composers songs of participants national culture;

– Bulgarian or foreign hit.

The original compositions or songs written for the particular group are welcome.

2.3.2. JAZZ

а) Soloist singer with various accompaniment

b) Soloist instrumentalist with any accompaniment
c) The small jazz group – vocal, instrumental or mixed (2-5 participants);
d) Jazz-band – any direction; with or without soloist-singer.

First age group	up to 25 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	no age limit	12 to 15 min.

To perform different character compositions, or compositions using national motives, rhythms are welcome.

2.3.3. COMPOSITION

To present sheet music and CD, МР3, DVD or live performance of one or more pieces:

– song for solo, duo or vocal group;

– jazz composition for soloist, small group or jazz band.
Bards or authors-performers of their own songs belong to this nomination as well.

The compositions being participated in other competitions or festivals are not accepted!

First age group	up to 30 years	10 to 12 min.
Second age group	no age limit	12 to 15 min.

NB! During the competition be held a MASTER CLASS of pop and jazz singing.

2.3.4. APPLICATION FEES

Individual performers	50 euro
Each participation in other nominations	30 euro per each
Members of chamber vocal and instrumental groups	30 euro per person
Jazz band or vocal group	100 euro collectively

The application fees are paid by August 01, 2018 at First Investment Bank – branch Dobrich, IBAN: BG71FINV91502016284498 (in EURO), BIC: FINVBGSF.

For “grounds” enter “Financial assistance for the competition “HEIRS OF ORPHEUS”; recipient Bogomil Bozhkov Bonev.

Please mark your deposit with participant’s name and competition nomination.

The application fee will not be refunded to those, who have cancelled their participation.

NB! After August 1, 2018, participation papers are reviewed and approved for an additional fee of € 10 for nomination.

3. REGULATIONS

3.1. PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS

The application forms (The full set of papers to participate!) and the hotel reservations are received only by e-mail: bilibon@mail.bg – Bogomil Bonev, Artistic Director of the Competition.

Necessary documents:

Application form and the full program for participation with duration in the native language and in English;
two photographs: one as for documents; another – in stage clothes and interior, instrumentalists – with a instrument, the ensembles – together, the teams / groups – with their conductor;
copies of diplomas and certificates from other competitions, festivals not older than 2017 – 2018 years;
short creative CV with references to pedagogues and educational institutions / place of work.
photocopy of documents to pay a application fee;
copy of a ID card or a passport.

NB: If a participant and accompanying persons require visas for Bulgaria, please urgently send copies of the foreign passports (with name, date of birth, series and № of the document, date of issue and validity).
Accordingly, we will send you an individual or general invitation for visas.
Figure out and let us know the closest Bulgarian consulate where you submit your documents for visas!

NB: For participation in every nomination a separate set of documents and photographs is applied.

The participants in the ensemble nominations fill one general Application form!

By August 10, 2018, participants will be notified of the e-mail they specify on the day (s) of their participation.

The participants, the attendants and the guests of the competition will be accommodated in the hotels reserved for the competition in Albena by preliminary reservation made only to the Organizing Committee of the IMC “Heirs of Orpheus” until August 15, 2018.

The travel expenses and the accommodation fees are on the participants.

The Сompetition participants will be guaranteed everyday practicing time and an acoustic rehearsal on the day of their performance in the hall, where the Сompetition takes place.

The participants provide the accompaniment themselves. On their request, the Organizational Committee provides paid accompaniment on a preliminary order and submitted musical score with the Application form.

Rehearsal (1 hour) – 15 euro. Number – optional.

The competition: tour or Gala-concert with an acoustic rehearsal – 25 euro.

DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS – August 01, 2018!

4. JURY

The international jury includes famous musicians from Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Estonia, Russia, the USA, etc.

The jury has the right not to award all announced prizes or divide them.

Please follow the time limit in each age group, to not be interrupted your performance. The jury has the right to excel the time limit according the musical reasons for 2 more minutes.

Every decision of the jury is final.

5. PRIZES

The winners in all specialties, nominations and age groups of the Competition receive the titles “Laureate” of І, ІІ or ІІІ Prize and Diploma, also special Diplomas:

– for the best performance of works by composers of the world musical heritage, whose jubilee anniversary or commemorative day is marked in 2018;

– for the best performance of a work by Bulgarian composer by a foreign participant;

– for the best performance of contemporary music;

– for the Audience Award;

– for the youngest participant in the competition;

– for pedagogical achievements.

The highest prize of the Competition is “Grand Prix”. The winner is determined by an additional tour of the nominees by the jury during the competition.

The reward fund includes:

– prizes from the organizers, from Bulgarian and foreign institutions, artists unions, foundations;

– a prizewinners concert; other concerts is also available;

– a piano master class for a solo or piano ensemble of 4 or more hands in Germany in 2019;
– special Desislava Boneva (Soprano) award;

– one certificate award $ 2000 for studies at Long Island Conservatory, New York, the USA;

– Participation as a soloists during the season 2018 -2019 with the State Symphony Orchestra of Shumen, Bulgaria.

6. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE

Union of the Concert Functionaries of the Russian Federation
Piano Global Foundation – Trossingen, Germany
Long Island Conservatory – New York, the USA
Romantic Travel Agency – Petersburg, Russia
Albena Resort – Bulgaria

7. CONTACTS

Bogomil Bonev, Artistic Director

e-mail: bilibon@mail.bg

GSM + 359 899 50 79 75

www.heirsoforpheus.org

www.baynov-piano.info

The Organizational Committee of the IMC “HEIRS OF ORPHEUS” reserves the right to make changes to the Regulation, the dates of conducting, the program, the schedules and any other current information related to the organization and conduct of the competition.

The Organizational Committee of the IMC “HEIRS OF ORPHEUS” has the exclusive right to negotiate about full or partial recording, shooting or broadcasting of the Competition.

For records (audio, video, СD, MP3, DVD) during the Competition as well as for their broadcasting, no remunerations are paid to the participants.

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