A.C.I.S.A.M. Italian Cultural Association for the Artistic Development of the South of Italy 13th PAUSILYPON PIANO CONTEST FOR INTERPRETATION INTERNATIONAL EDITION 2008 For piano solo, In three rounds Open to pianists of any nationality Born from the 1st January 1971 onwards 1st Prize: Euro 5.000,00 and several performances 2nd Prize: Euro 2.500,00 3rd Prize: Euro 1.000,00 from 15th to 19th December 2008 The application form must be received by 5th December 2008 via fax or e-mail The Pausilypon Piano Contest for Interpretation International Edition 2008 to be held at the "ALBERTO NAPOLITANO PIANOFORTI & Co Piazza Carità n.6 - Naples ITALY For information: A.C.I.S.A.M. Association, Via A. Manzoni, 92-80123 Naples - Italy Phone No. +39 081640044,Fax Nos. + 39 081640044 / +39 0812482756 E-mail: info@acisam.it
JURY GIUSEPPE LA LICATA (President) - Italy MARIA LUISA CARRETTA Italy MIDORI KASAHARA - Japan LUISA DE ROBERTIS Italy RADOMIR MELMUKA - Czech Republic JUAN LAGO - Spain CARMELA GENTILE - Italy The Italian Cultural Association A.C.I.S.A.M., in order to promote musical studies, to encourage young people to cultivate a more extensive knowledge of their instrument and to enhance the local artistic and historical aspect, organizes the 13th Pausilypon Piano Contest for Interpretation - International Edition 2008 according to the following REGULATIONS ART.1) ApplicationForm.pdf must be received by 5th December 2008 using the printed form attached or a photocopy of the same, with a copy of the applicant s birth certificate and evidence of payment via fax Nos, +39 081640044 / +39 0812482756 or via e-mail: info@acisam.it The quota of Euro 120,00 must be paid via bank:
SANPAOLO BANCO DI NAPOLI - Filiale Napoli 42 - Via A. Manzoni, 107/B IBAN IT93B0101003442000027001307 BIC (Swift code) IBSPITNA in favour of the: Associazione Culturale Sviluppo Artistico Mezzogiorno - A.C.I.S.A.M. ART.2) The "Pausilypon International Piano Contest is open to pianists of all nationalities born from the 1st January 1971 onwards. There are three rounds: Preliminary Round (maximum 30 minutes) Domenico Scarlatti: One Sonata of the contestant s own choice Two studies: one from Chopin op.10 or op.25 and the other chosen among those by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Martucci, Sgambati, Debussy, Szymanovsky, Scriabin, Liapunov, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, Bartok, Casella. Ligeti. 1st movement of a Sonata by Mozart, Haydn, Clementi or Beethoven. One composition of the contestant's own choice Semifinals (maximum 50 minutes)* In addition to the Complete Sonata (from which one movement was performed in the Preliminary Performance) the candidates must perform at least one piece from the Romantic Period and also one piece from the Modern Period. Finals (maximum 55 minutes)** A programme of the candidate s choice excluding the works of the preliminary and semifinal works, plus one work composed and published after 1900 (any nationality). * A maximum of eight candidates will be chosen for the Semifinal
Round unless the jury decides otherwise ** A maximum of five candidates will be chosen for the Final Round unless the jury decides otherwise. All compositions must be performed from memory. The Examining Committee s judgement is final. The judgement in the preliminary and semifinal round is by yes and no. FACILITIES All finalists will be given a 50% refund of travel expenses (up to Euro 200,00), board and lodging (up to Euro 50,00 daily for maximum three days). The candidates must be at the "ALBERTO NAPOLITANO PIANOFORTI & Co. Piazza Carità n.6 - Naples ITALY for: Practicing: Chopin Hall 14 th December 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 15 th December 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Preliminary Round: Chopin Hall 15 th and 16 th December 2008 beginning on 15 th December 2008 at 2.30 p.m. During the contest further pianos will be available for practicing in other halls at the "ALBERTO NAPOLITANO PIANOFORTI & Co. Piazza Carità, 6 and at the Centro Italiano di Musica da Camera-Biblioteca Mario Pilati Via Maddaloni, 6 (close to Via S. Anna dei Lombardi).
AWARDS 1st Prize: Euro 5,000.00 and several performances 2 nd Prize: Euro 2,500.00 3rd Prize: Euro 1,000.00 Prize-giving ceremony recital winner 2008: 19 th December 2008 at 5:30 p.m. ART.3) The Examining Committee which is nominated by the Association A.C.I.S.A.M., together with the Artistic Director will agree upon the manner in which the performances are held and the manner of voting. The Artistic Director will be part of the Examining Committee and will have the power to vote. The Examining Committee s decisions are final and not appealable and it has the right to interrupt a performance or request a performance to be repeated. The Examining Committee s members must not be related or have had any contact with any of the candidates. Otherwise, the member will not vote and the fact recorded in the Examining Committee s records. ART.4) Booking to be arranged through the Secretary s office. Candidates will be called to perform in alphabetical order. Candidates not present when called to perform will be excluded (unless the delay is due to proven causes beyond their control and the final assessment has not already started). Before the contest, candidates must submit copies of works chosen to be performed and a valid identification document. Prizes cannot be divided (unless the jury decides otherwise) and will be assigned according to the A.C.I.S.A.M. Association decisions and will be awarded exclusively at the Prize-giving ceremonies and recitals given by the winning candidates. Should a candidate not appear at the Prize-giving ceremony recital, he will forfeit.
ART.5) Enrolment in this contest obliges the candidates to adhere to the regulations. There will be no compensation should there be any radio or television recordings. The A.C.I.S.A.M. cannot be responsible for any delays in communication caused by the post etc., the interested party should contact A.C.I.S.A.M. in English by FAX Nos. +39 081640044 / +39 0812482756 or by e-mail stating the situation. The A.C.I.S.A.M. cannot by responsible for any accidents or damages caused to the candidates during the sessions. The Artistic Director reserves the right if necessary to make any changes to the present regulations informing the candidates immediately or cancelling the competition should this be necessary, in which case candidates will have their quota refunded. In case of claims or objections the only official and legally applicable regulations are those written in Italian. Artistic Director: Carmela Gentile For those wishing to arrange accommodation the A.C.I.S.A.M. suggests the following addresses: SAN CARLO RESIDENCE Via Francesco Girardi 17, Naples - Italy Phone and Fax Nos. +39 0814976175 e-mail: info@residencesancarlo.it web site: www.residencesancarlo.it Candidates can stay at the Residence San Carlo flats which are very close to the place of the competition. Each flat (suitable for a maximum of four people) is equipped with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a kitchenette. Some flats have a piano with headphones for daily practicing (these flats are available for the first ones who book and make an explicit request). When making your reservation, please point out whether you want to share the flat.those who decide to stay somewhere else can practice on the pianos available at Napolitano & Co., Piazza Carità,6 Naples
B&B CARAFA DI MADDALONI Via Maddaloni, 6 (close to Via S. Anna dei Lombardi) Naples - Italy B&B CARAFA DI MADDALONI SUITE Piazzetta Scacchi, 7 (close to Via Grande Archivio) Naples - Italy www.bb-carafa.com e-mail: bbcarafa@bb-carafa.com Phone No.+39 0815513691 HOTEL NEAPOLIS Via Del Giudice, 13 Naples - Italy Phone No.+39 0814420815 Fax No. +39 0814420819 E-mail: info@hotelneapolis.com www.hotelneapolis.com REGINELLA RESIDENCE Via Toledo, 323 Naples - Italy www.reginellaresidence.it e-mail: info@reginellaresidence.it Phone Nos. +39 081402800 / +39 0814238406 Fax No. +39 081402800 YOUTH HOSTEL MERGELLINA Salita della Grotta, 23 Naples - Italy email: ostellonapoli@virgilio.it Phone Nos. +39 0817612346 / +39 0817611215 Fax No. +39 0817612391 ALBERGO DIFFUSO www.napoli-sweethome.it e-mail: info@napoli-sweethome.it Phone No. +39 0812452431 Fax No. +39 08119560874 For further information contact the A.C.I.S.A.M. Secretariat via FAX Nos.+39 081640044 / +39 0812482756
or via e-mail: info@acisam.it, in English, please. To reach Naples: by train: Railway Station Naples-Piazza Garibaldi and bus or underground from P.zza Garibaldi to Piazza Carità by air: Naples-Capodichino Airport and then arrive at the Competition Hall by bus from Airport to Piazza Garibaldi and by bus or underground from P.zza Garibaldi to Piazza Carità A.C.I.S.A.M. Secretariat Via A. Manzoni, 92-80123 Naples - ITALY - Tel. +39 081640044, Fax +39 081640044 / +39 081 2482756 e-mail: info@acisam.it For information, please write in English at A.C.I.S.A.M. Secretariat via e-mail or fax
APPLICATION FORM for the PAUSILYPON Piano Contest International Edition 2008 Surname and First name...... born in on...... Address...... Postal Code...... Tel...... Fax...... e - mail......
Preliminary Performance...... Semifinal Performace. Final Performance
Please attach: 1. Birth certificate 2. Photocopy of quota ( Euro 120,00) paid by bank : SANPAOLO BANCO DI NAPOLI - Filiale Napoli 42 - Via A. Manzoni, 107/B IBAN IT93B0101003442000027001307 BIC (Swift code) IBSPITNA in favour of the: Associazione Culturale Sviluppo Artistico Mezzogiorno - A.C.I.S.A.M. I declare to have read and understood and accepted the regulations pertaining to the contest. Candidate s signature... (for minors the signature of the parents is necessary)... Date... The application form must be received by 5th December 2008 via Fax Nos. +39 081640044 / +39 0812482756 or via e-mail: info@acisam.it