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Ankara International Piano Competition - Rules and Guidelines

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Eligibility and Age Categories:

  • The competition is open to musicians of all ages and nationalities.

  • Participants will be divided into the following age categories:

    • Category A: 18 years and older

    • Category B: 14-17 years

    • Category C: 10-13 years

    • Category D: Up to 9 years

  • Age classification will be based on the participant’s age as of October 14, 2024.

 

Repertoire and Performance Submission:

  • Participants are free to choose their repertoire.

  • There is no time limit on the performance submitted via video link. There is also no minimum duration required. If the performance is brief, it can be submitted within a single video link.

 

Evaluation Process and Result Announcement:

  • The jury committee reserves the right to alter the dates for the announcement of results in case of any delays in the evaluation process.

  • The names and performance videos of the winners will be published on our website and social media channels as per the schedule provided.

 

Awards and Prizes:

  • The jury will select winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each age category, with special mentions also awarded.

  • Grand Prize: A Grand Prize will be awarded to one outstanding participant selected by the jury from each age category. The Grand Prize winner will be granted the opportunity to perform live at the Mozarthaus Vienna Concert Hall, with a professional audio and video recording of their performance provided.

 

Application Process:

  • The application fee of €35 is non-refundable under any circumstances. By submitting the application, participants agree to the terms and conditions of the competition.

  • Payments must include the participant’s full name and the reference "Ankara Piano Competition."

  • Recordings must be captured with a single camera that clearly shows the musician’s face and hands.

  • Video links should be provided during the registration process, though they may also be sent via email before the competition's registration deadline.

 

Rights and Usage:

  • By registering, participants grant the organizers the right to use the photographs, audio, and video recordings submitted for the competition.

 

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: October 14, 2024

  • Official Results Announcement: October 21, 2024

 

Documents Required for Application:

  • Biography (in English)

  • Artistic photograph

  • Copy of passport or ID (with photo)

  • Video link of the performance

  • Proof of payment of the €35 participation fee (via bank transfer, via Revolut or PayPal)

 

Payment Information:  If payment is to be made from a country outside the European Union and you cannot pay with Paypal and Revolut in your country, please contact us. ankarapolyphonic@gmail.com


Bank Transfer:(Please note! Bank transfer costs will be covered by the applicant.)

  • Bank: Bank Austria UniCredit

  • Account Name: Culture Meeting Point

  • IBAN: AT96 1200 0006 0177 8103

  • BIC/SWIFT: BKAUATWW

  • Address: UniCredit Bank Austria AG, Rothschildplatz 1, A-1020 Vienna, AUSTRIA
     

Payment with Revolut :
via Revolut transfer to Revolut.Me:  https://revolut.me/culturemp

Payment with PayPal: (Please note! PayPal transfer costs will be covered by the applicant.)
•  PayPal.Me: www.paypal.me/CultureMeetingPoint
•  PayPal account: verein.culturemeetingpoint@gmail.com
 
Please All documents must be emailed to ankarapolyphonic@gmail.com by October 14, 2024. The official results will be announced on our website on October 21, 2024.

Jury Members:
Gülsin Onay (Concert Pianist and State Artist)
Lilian Maria Tonela Tüzün (Pianist, director of the State Conservatory of Anadolu University and director of the International Istanbul Ceren Necipoglu Harp Festival)
Oleg Marshev (Concert Pianist and Professor at Anton Bruckner University in Linz) 

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