ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2nd International EPICMUSIC Composition Prize, an idea inspired by the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, aims to discover works that can be performed in concert with his masterworks, and is in celebration of the 250th anniversary of his birth. The scope of the competition is to encourage composers to contribute to the growth and excellence of contemporary music. Each piece should not be tied to established musical aesthetics or concepts, and must be fresh in its musical expression as a whole, rather than conforming to outdated contemporary languages, and not simply showing off special instrumental techniques or novelty, merely for its own sake.
RULES
1. The Competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities.
2. The required compositions, with no electronics, are grouped in 4 (four) categories:
A. concertante work for Violin, Viola and Orchestra (2 Oboes - 2 Horns - Strings);
B. concertante work for Flute, Harp and Orchestra (2 Oboes - 2 Horns - Strings);
C. duo work for Violin and Viola;
D. duo work for Flute and Harp.
3. There is no limit to the duration of the submitted pieces, but the time must be clearly indicated on the score.
4. Each composer may submit only one original work for each category (arrangements and transcriptions are not allowed). The composition must be unpublished, never have been performed in public nor have been awarded a prize under its present or other title
5. Entry fees for each submitted work: Euro 75,00 / USD 94,00 (for categories A, B) and Euro 50,00 / USD 63,00 (for categories C, D) non refundable, -net of bank charges/commission- payable to Associazione EPICMUSIC on the following bank account:
BANK NAME: Banca Popolare Friuladria
BANK ADDRESS: Agenzia 171 Via Mazzini - Trieste - Italy
ABI: 05336 - CAB: 02207 - CIN: Z - ACCOUNT: 69507/29
IBAN: IT32 Z053 3602 2070 0000 6950 729
SWIFT CODE: BPPNIT2P171
6. The complete application form (please download the pdf file at the bottom of this page), 1 clearly-readable score, 1 complete set of parts, plus 1 piano reduction (only for categories A, B), should be submitted by registered mail, not later than May 1st 2006 (postmark), to:
Associazione EPICMUSIC - Strada del Friuli, 509/2 - I-34136 Trieste - Italy
7. The compositions will be examined by an internationally renowned jury. The decision of the judges will be final.
8. The winning work(s) will be announced on this website (www.epicmusic.net) within 2 months of the closing date, and notified also directly to the composer(s) by e-mail.
9. None of the materials submitted will be returned to the applicants.
10. The prize-winner composer must formally agree to include the statement: "First Prize Award - 2nd International EPICMUSIC Composition Prize, 2005" in any further publications, performances, recordings, etc. of the award-winning composition.
11. Prizes: there will be only one winning work for each category, that will be recorded on CD and distributed by EPICMUSIC. The performers will be the Orchestra Sinfonica Adriatica conducted by Paolo Pessina and virtuoso soloists to be announced. There will be additional performances during the 2006-2007 season, when possible. There will be no cash prizes. The jury reserves the right not to award the first prices, if the scores submitted lack of artistic level, and to assign Honour and Special Mentions to other outstanding compositions.
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APPLICATION FORM
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The Organizing Committee
Trieste, May 23, 2005
For general enquiries please contact:
Associazione EPICMUSIC
Dr. Emilio Pessina
Strada del Friuli 509/2
I-34136 Trieste (Italy)
email: info@epicmusic.net