REGISTRATION DEADLINE : 30 APRIL 2007

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1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE : 30 APRIL AUGUST 11 SEPTEMBRE 2007 Théâtre de Vevey Switzerland International Piano Competition Member of World Federation of International music competitions Concours Clara Haskil rue du Conseil 31 CP Vevey 1 Suisse T F [email protected]

2 GENERAL INFORMATION CLARA HASKIL PRIZE WINNERS 1965 _Christoph Eschenbach [Germany] 1967 _Dinorah Varsi [Uruguay] 1973 _Richard Goode [United States] 1975 _Michel Dalberto [France] 1977 _Evgeni Korolyov [USSR] 1979 _Cynthia Raim [United States] 1981 _Konstanze Eickhorst [Germany] 1985 _Natasa Veljkovic [Yugoslavia] 1987 _Hiroko Sakagami [Japan] 1989 _Gustavo Romero [United States] 1991 _Steven Osborne [Scotland] 1993 _Till Fellner [Austria] 1995 _Mihaela Ursuleasa [Romania] 1997 _Delphine Bardin [France] 1999 _Finghin Collins [Ireland] The Clara Haskil Competition The Clara Haskil Competition was founded in 1963, to honour and perpetuate the memory of this incomparable Swiss pianist of Romanian origin, who was born in Bucarest in 1895 and died in Brussels in The Competition takes place every second year in Vevey, Switzerland, where Clara Haskil resided from 1942 until her death. A street in Vevey is named after her. The Competition welcomes young pianists from all over the world, who pursue the musical ideal inspired by Clara Haskil which will always remain an example. Awards Only a single candidate will be declared the winner of the Clara Haskil Competition; the jury reserves the right not to award the prize. This candidate will receive a prize of CHF The final, with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, will take place on Tuesday 11 September 2007 and will be broadcast by Radio Suisse Romande-Espace 2 and Télévision Suisse Romande. The two finalists will each be awarded a prize of CHF Engagements The winner will also be offered various engagements, notably under the auspices of the société Arts et Lettres, Vevey, and Radio Suisse Romande (Geneva and/or Lausanne), as well as with musical societies in Bern, Bienne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Sion, Sierre or Zurich. On behalf of the winner, the Clara Haskil Competition will also make contacts with musical societies and orchestras in other countries, for example the Théâtre Musical de Paris, the International Music Festival of Besançon, the National Orchestra of Lille, the chamber orchestras of Vienna and Cologne, the Süddeutscher Rundfunk Orchestra, the Ruhr Piano Festival, the Olympus Musical Festival of Saint Petersburg, the International Lanaudière Festival of Canada and others. This list is indicative only and may change according to the possibilities available. Radio and television rights The Télévision Suisse Romande and Radio Suisse Romande- Espace 2 will record all performances for subsequent broadcasting. The candidate shall renounce all performing rights for live or deferred radio or television broadcasting (Radio Suisse Romande-Espace 2, Télévision Suisse Romande and Union Européenne de Radiodiffusion) within or outside of Switzerland. The entire Competition will be recorded, and all candidates will receive CD recording(s) of their own performance(s) _Martin Helmchen [Germany] 2005 _Sunwook Kim [South-Korea] Official edition_concours Clara Haskil_August 2006 :: 2

3 GENERAL INFORMATION The jury Michel Dalberto, president Dame Fanny Waterman Ralf Gothoni Andrea Lucchesini Cédric Pescia Antonio Soria Xu Zhong Last date for entry 30 April 2007 (postmark as proof of timely application). Draw to select the competing candidates 29 and 30 August 2007 Phases of the Competition Théâtre de Vevey ELIMINATION ROUND 31 August, 1, 2 and 3 September 2007 QUARTER-FINAL 4, 5 and 6 September 2007 REHEARSALS chamber music 7 September 2007 REHEARSALS AND SEMI-FINAL chamber music 8 and 9 September 2007 REHEARSALS with orchestra 10 September 2007 REHEARSALS AND FINAL with orchestra 11 septembre 2007 Pianos Each candidate will have the use of a practice piano throughout the duration of the Competition. Accommodation The Competition office can supply addresses of families offering accommodation (basically free of charge, but depending on the families concerned) as well as a list of hotels and boarding houses (with costs borne by the candidate). Travelling expenses These expenses will be borne by the candidate. The Competition benefits from the collaboration and the partnership of Radio Suisse Romande-Espace 2, and the support of Fondation Nestlé pour l Art, Lausanne Fondation Leenaards, Lausanne Loterie Romande, Lausanne Fondation Stanley Thomas Johnson, Berne Banque Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie, Vevey Fonds Culturel Riviera and other bodies. The members of a circle of private donors, founded in 1999, also support the activities of the Clara Haskil Competition. The Fondation Nestlé pour l Art, by its generous contribution, ensures that our Competition continues to fulfil its mission of revealing and encouraging young pianists. The participation of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne is a coproduction in collaboration with Radio Suisse Romande- Espace 2. The final, will be recorded by : Radio Suisse Romande-Espace 2 Télévision Suisse Romande. Official edition_concours Clara Haskil_August 2006 :: 3

4 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities, born after 31 December The application form must be filled out completely and accompanied by : a) a curriculum vitæ on a single page ; b) a list of schools attended, with names of teachers, diplomas obtained and dates ; c) the candidate s full repertoire ; d) a list of participations and results in previous competitions ; e) a list of concert performances from 2004 to 2007, (mentioning place, orchestra, conductor and programme) ; f) a passport photo ; g) a photocopy of the candidate s passport ; 3. Last date for entry : 30 April 2007 (postmark as proof of timely application) 4. Candidates selected will receive confirmation of their participation by 15 June 2007 at the latest. 5. The entry fee is CHF The instructions and rules for payment will be given on the confirmation of participation, sent out by the Competition in June The Competition reserves the right to eliminate candidates who do not meet the required standards ; 2. candidates must indicate on the entry form the duration of each piece chosen for the elimination round and the quarterfinal ; 3. the content of the programme given on the entry form may not be subsequently modified ; 4. no work may be performed more than once during the Competition ; 5. candidates may decide whether or not to play the repeats, but must remain within the specified durations ; 6. candidates must present themselves at the Theatre of Vevey, at the latest at 2 p.m. on 30 August 2007 (the day preceding the start of the Competition) ; 7. all the rounds are public ; 8. the order of appearance of candidates is determined by drawing lots, and applies to all rounds of the Competition ; 9. except for the semi-final, all works must be played from memory ; 10. for all rounds, candidates may choose the order in which works are played ; 11. candidates are recommended to use the Urtext publications of all works played, wherever possible ; 12. the jury may interrupt candidates during their performance ; 13. the decision of the jury is final ; 14. only the winner of the Competition may use the title Winner of the Clara Haskil Prize ; 15. after the Competition, the two finalists may use the title Finalist of the 22nd Clara Haskil Competition ; 16. in case of any dispute, the French text of this brochure shall be deemed authentic. Official edition_concours Clara Haskil_August 2006 :: 4

5 PROGRAMME OF THE 2007 COMPETITION ELIMINATION ROUND 1. Two contrasting sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti 2. A work by A.W.Mozart to be chosen from the following : - 12 Variations on Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman K Variations on La belle Françoise K Variations on Salve tu, Domine K Variations on Unser dummer Pöbel meint K Variations on a Minuet by Duport K Fantasy in D minor K Rondo in D major K Rondo in A minor K Adagio in B minor K.540 QUARTER-FINAL recital 3. Candidates must interpret a solo programme of between 45 and 50, composed as followed : a) one or several works by the following composers : Beethoven, Schubert or Schumann (at least 20 ); b) for the remaining programme candidates may choose one or several works by the following composers : Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Haydn, Mozart, Ravel, Schubert and Schumann. duration : no less than 45 no more than to 16 candidates qualifying Note : It is admissible to play a recital consisting exclusively of works by Beethoven, Schubert or Schumann. SEMI-FINAL chamber music 4. Candidates may choose one of the following works : 6 candidates qualifying - Brahms Piano trio No 3 in C minor op.101 Piano quartet No 3 in C minor op.60 Piano quintet in F minor op.34 - Mozart Piano quartet in G minor, K. 478 Piano quartet in E flat major, K Schubert Piano trio No 1 in B flat major, op.99 D 898 Piano trio No 2 in E flat major, op.100 D 929 Piano quintet in A major, op.114 D 667 Trout - Schumann Piano quartet in E flat major, op.47 Piano quintet in E flat major, op.44 For the semi-final, candidates may rehearse twice with professional musicians chosen by the Competition. FINALE with orchestra 5. Candidates may choose one of the following concertos : 3 candidates qualifying - Beethoven Concertos No 1 op.15, No 2 op.19, No 3 op.37, No 4 op.58 and No 5 op.73 - Chopin Concertos No 1 op.11 and No 2 op.21 - Mozart K. 271, K. 413, K. 414, K. 415, K. 449, K. 450, K. 451, K. 453, K. 456, K. 459, K. 466, K. 467, K. 482, K. 488, K. 491, K. 503, K. 537, K Schumann Concerto in A minor, op.54 For the final, candidates may rehearse twice with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, under the direction of Paolo Arrivabeni Official edition_concours Clara Haskil_August 2006 :: 5

6 2007 ENTRY FORM ( last date for entry : 30 April 2007 ) (please write clearly in capital letters, or type) [ ] Ms [ ] Mr Surname Given Name Date of birth Nationality Address Country Telephone Fax Mobile Accommodation [ ] I would prefer accommodation with a family language(s) spoken : [ ] I would prefer accommodation in a hotel or boarding house (please send a list) [ ] I will reserve my own accommodation Prefered language for correspondence [ ] French [ ] German [ ] English Documents annexés a) curriculum vitæ [ ] e) list of concerts from 2002 to 2005 [ ] b) list of schools attended and diplomas obtained [ ] f ) passport photo [ ] c) full repertoire [ ] g) copy of passport [ ] d) list of participations and results in competitions [ ] I hereby agree to abide by the conditions mentioned in this brochure and the jury s decisions. Place and date : Signature of candidate : Concours Clara Haskil rue du Conseil 31 - CP Vevey 1 - Suisse T F [email protected] - Official edition_concours Clara Haskil_August 2006 :: 6

7 PROGRAMME (please write clearly in capital letters, or type) surname - given name ELIMINATION ROUND 1. D. Scarlatti : D. Scarlatti : 2. W. A. Mozart : QUARTER-FINAL recital duration : no less than : 45 - no more than : TOTAL PLAYING TIME, QUARTER-FINAL : (If necessary the candidate may specify the program of this round on a separate sheet of paper.) SEMI-FINAL chamber music 4. FINALE with orchestra 5. Official edition_concours Clara Haskil_August 2006 :: 7