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Russian Harp Society announce

The Second Moscow International Harp Competition
(Moscow, 25 May - 5 June 2009)

The competition is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the
birthday of a great Russian harpist
Vera Dulova

Attention!
Special composition for the second stage of
senior division
O. Evstratova "Monologue"
(final edition)

The main prize of the Competition - Lyon and Healy harp style 100
sponsored by Lyon and Healy







Russian



The Competition



The history of harp competitions in Russia was started in 1935, when Vera Dulova and Maria Gorelova devided first prize at the II All-union competition of musician-performers. Then competitions took place in 1945, 1963, 1980, 1988, 1992 (first prize was sponsored by Victor Salvi). Prizewinners of these competitions became well-known performers, orchestra soloists etc.

In 1997 the I Moscow International Harp Competition (first prize was sponsored by Victor Salvi) became a reality. The first prize - Lyon&Healy, Concert Grand Harp, Style 85 - won Anna Verkholantseva.

Vera Dulova - the chairman of jury wrote: "Dear friends!

I am very pleased to greet all the participants and guests of the I Moscow International Harp Competition. Russian harp school which trained a large Pleiad of famous all over the world musicians is now holding its I International Competition. The main goal of the competition is to promote the careers of our most outstanding young soloists making them better known to the public. I sincerely wish great success to all the participants and although only a few will receive prizes nobody will fail. Participation in the Competition is not only a great opportunity for the player to declare himself but also is an important stimulus to achieve a high level of the professional artistry. I also wish to express my deep appreciation to everyone who have contributed in making this competition possible, sponsored and supported it. I very much hope that this Competition will become a remarkable artistic event and will signify the beginning of the historical tradition of Moscow International Competitions. Good luck to those who are at the source of this event".

11 years later Russian Harp Society announce the II Moscow International Harp Competition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birthday of a great Russian harpist Vera Dulova. We hope that the creative co-operation of Russian Harp Society with the support of Moscow Government let this competition be traditional.



Programme



Programme for senior division (18-28 age)



Stage 1



1. J. Dussek - Sonata in C minor

2. M. Grandjany - Fantasie on a theme of Haydn

3. M. Glinka - Variations on a theme of Mozart (without repeats)

4. M. Glinka - Nocturne Es-dur

5.  G. Faure - Une chatelaine en sa tour

Stage 2



1. Sonata by a non-harpist composer from XX century (for example: P.Hindemith, N. Flagello, G. Tailleferre, E. Krenek etc.))

2. One virtuoso composition by a harpist-composer (for example):
     
  • H. Renie - Legende
  • H. Renie - Ballade Fantastique  
  • W. Posse - Carnival of Venice  
  • F. Godefroid - Carnaval de Venise  
  • E. Parish-Alvars - Introduction and variations. "Norma" (ed. Schott or Dobrokhotov)  
  • C. Salzedo - Variations on a theme in ancient style
  • C. Salzedo - Ballade, any other.
3. S. Prokofiev - Prelude C-dur

4. A composition specially written for the competition - O. Evstratova "Monologue"



5. Choose one:
       
  • A. Baltin - Sonata
  • A. Baltin - Variations      
  • V. Kikta - Sonata ¹ 2 "Bylina's scale"      
  • S. Slonimsky - Russian toccata      
  • V. Ulianich - Dedication to Dulova      
  • A. Khachaturian - Oriental dance and Toccata (both)

Stage 3



1. G.F. Handel - Concerto in B-flat (trans. and original cadenza by M. Grandjany)

2. M. Ravel - Introduction and Allegro



Programme for intermediate division (13-17 age)



Stage 1



1. F. Naderman - Sept Sonates progressive (choose the first movement from the 1st or 2nd or 3rd or 6th sonate)

2. Choose one:
  • A. Zabel - Harfensolo aus der opera G. Donizetti "Lucia di Lammermoor"    
  • R. Gliere - Impromtu    
  • M. Mtchedelov - At a fest
  • M. Mtchedelov - Variations on A. Corelli's theme "La Folia"    
  • A. Baltin - Sonatine    
  • Ju. Shishakov - Sonatine

3.Choose one:
      
  • A. Hasselmans - Nocturne Ges-dur  
  • M. Glinka - Nocturne Es-dur
  • M. Glinka - Separation     
  • M. Ippolitov-Ivanov - Nocturne     
  • L. Knipper - Esquisse ¹ 3



Stage 2



1. Choose one:
       
  • G. Kirchoff - Aria and Rigaudon (tr. M. Grandjany)      
  • J. Haydn - Theme and variations (tr. C. Salzedo)      
  • G.F. Handel - Theme and variations (H.I. Zingel or V. Dulova)
  • G.F. Handel - Passacaille (any reduction)
  • G.F. Handel - Prelude and Toccata (tr. M. Grandjany)

2. Choose one:
        
  • A. Zabel - The fountain
  • A. Zabel - Legende
  • A. Zabel - Entracte from L. Minkus' ballet "Roxana"
  • A. Hasselmans - Fileuse op. 27      
  • M. Tournier - Lolita la Danseuse      
  • C. Debussy - First Arabesque
  • C. Debussy  - Second Arabesque

3. M. Grandjany - Aria in classic style

    or

    Ch. Oberthur - Concertstuck "Orpheus" (fur harfe und orchester)



Programme for junior division (9-12 age)

(Participants shoud not be older than 12 by the 1st Match 2009)



Stage 1



1. J. Dussek - Six Sonatines (choose 1st or 2nd or 5th or 6th)

2. Choose one:
  • M. Mtchedelov - Scherzino
  • M. Mtchedelov - Polisson
  • M. Mtchedelov - Alyonushka      
  • S. Bugoslavsky - Small waltz      
  • N. Rakov - Scherzino

3. F. Godefroid - La harpe eolienne

Stage 2



1. Choose one:
      
  • C.P.E. Bach - Solfeggietto (any reduction)     
  • G.F. Handel - Prelude B-dur     
  • W. Mozart - Variations on a theme "La Belle Fransoise"     
  • M. Grandjany - Petite suite classique (choose two movements)

2. Choose one:
       
  • A. Mosolov - Danse Suite (choose two danses)      
  • M. Glinka - Lark (tr. X. Erdeli)      
  • A. Zabel - Marguerite au rouete
3. B. Andres - Spices (choose two pieces)

    or

    J. Thomas - Minstrel's adieu



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All works are to be performed from memory. Perfomances at all stages will be open to the public. The jury is formed of eminent music personalities of various nationalities chaired by Valery Kikta. The decisions of the jury are final without appeal.

All stages of competition and concerts can be recorded and used for advertisement purpose in Russia and abroad.



RULES



To take part in the Competition you need to download application and programme forms of your age , open text in Word, print, fill in and send before the 1 of March 2009, with all documents to the address:

Russia, 119334, Moscow, Vavilova st., 20-8, Tatiana Emelianova

Email: arpa@piano.ru

Contact tel.: +7-499-135-08-02, Mobil: +7-916-902-75-93

The application form should be completed with following documents:

1) the copy of birth-certificate or the copy of passport (for visa)

2) the copy of studies certificate

3) C.V

4) two photos 9x12cm

5) programme

Lodging, an instrument and individual training time is provided for a period of active participation in the competition.

Harps are available to candidates. However, it is accepted that competitors may play on their personal instruments, at their own liability and cost.

Participants pay the travel expenses. Attention: for coming to the territory of Russian Federation you need visa. Visa is paid by participants. Those participants who do not get through to the next stage could be allowed to have free of charge accommodation for only one extra day. The rest of the time they can stay at their own expenses. Accompanying persons pay their own expenses.

Should the number of contestants be too large, an initial selection would be made by Org. Committee from the registration documents submitted by contestants. Contestants that are accepted will receive a letter confirming their registration.

 

PRIZES



Senior division (18-28 age):

1 prize - Harp "Lyon & Healy" Style N100

2 prize - 150000 rub.

3 prize - 75000 rub.

Intermediate division (13-17 age):

1 prize - 200000 rub.

2 prize - 100000 rub.

3 prize - 50000 rub.

Junior division (9-12 age):

1 prize - 100000 rub.

2 prize - 50000 rub.

3 prize - 25000 rub.

Extra prizes:  

The special jury prize (12500 rub.) for the best interpretation of the XX century Russian composer's piece.

The special jury prize (7500 rub.) for the best interpretation of young composer's special competition piece.

The special prizes of the spectators' sympathy and diplomas from state organizations.

The Jury is in its right to decline the nominations and share the prizes.