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       1st 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

    • Category 4 Hands (The registration fee is 55 €, no age limit)

  • Age classification will be based on the participant’s age as of October 25, 2024.

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         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.

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         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.

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        Prize Details

  • The Grand Prize Winner and 1st Prize Winners from each category will perform live at the prestigious Mozarthaus Vienna Concert Hall on March 23, 2025.

  • This live performance will include a professional audio and video recording.

    Category Winners

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category will receive official certificates.

  • Honorable Mentions will be awarded to deserving participants.

  • Additional special certificates will be presented to young talents in recognition of exceptional performances.

    Recognition and Certificates

  • All winners will be featured on the official competition website and social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

  • Award-winning participants will receive their certificates of achievement viaemail.

  • Printed certificates can be requested for an additional fee to cover shipping costs.

  • Participants who do not win awards may request a Certificate of Participation for a fee of €23, which will be sent electronically.

  • Teachers and accompanists can also request certificates for a fee of €23, delivered electronically.his performance will be recorded with audio and video
     

         Application Process:

  • The application fee of €35 is non-refundable under any circumstances. By applying, 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 allow the organizer to freely dispose of the photo, audio, and video recordings submitted to the competition for documentation and public relations on its website and social media. 

  • The judgment of the jury is final.

  • Due to delays in the evaluation process by the competition jury committee, the organization reserves the right to change the dates provided for the announcement of the results.

 

         Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: October 25, 2024

  • Official Results Announcement: in November 2024

 

         Documents Required for Application:

  • Biography 

  • Artistic photograph

  • Copy of passport or ID (with photo)

  • Video link of the performance

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

 

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


         Bank Transfer:(Please note that 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
 
    All documents must be emailed to ankarapolyphonic@gmail.com by October 25, 2024.
The official results will be announced on our website on November  2024.

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

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