XXXII International Competition 'Vincenzo Bellini'
for Singers and Pianists
North American Preliminary Competition
Organized by the Toronto School of Music Canada
Prizes & Awards: Prizes for the top three finishers in both disciplines.
First Prize: it 10.000.000 and a concert,
Second Prize: it 7.000.000,
Third Prize: it 5.000.000,
and a special prize 'Maria Callas' of it 10.000.000.
All non-winning finalists will receive a lump sum of it 1.000.000.
Eligibility: Open to singers aged 35 or born after 5th June 1966,
and to pianists aged 32 or born after 5th June 1969.
Process: The preliminary competition will be held from May 7 to May 13,
2001 in Toronto, Canada. The top 10 finishers in the North American
preliminary competition will participate in the semifinals in
Caltanissetta, Italy on June 16-22, 2001.
Application: To apply, please send a resume with photo along with a
completed application form and a non-refundable application fee of USD
60.00 to the Toronto School of Music Canada. Candidates residing outside
of Canada should send a tape of two contrasting pieces that could best
highlight their talents. Successful candidates will be invited to
participate in the competition in Toronto in May.
Repertoire:
Singers: 1. a chamber aria of the 17th or 18th Century or a lied, 2. a
piece of sacred music, either cantata or oratorio, 3. an opera aria. Women
taking part in the 'Maria Callas' Award have to present an aria belonging
to the 19th Century. The examination board will appreciate particularly an
aria by Bellini.
Piano: 1. a piece by Chopin (except op.10 no.6, op.25 no.7 and posthumous
work), 2. a piece by Liszt, Scriabin, Debussy, Prokofieff (also the toccata
op.11), Bartok (op.18), or Casella (op.70), 3. a sonata by Beethoven
(except op.14, 49, 54, 78, 79).
Deadline: April 30, 2001.
For details and application, please contact,
Toronto School of Music Canada,
No. 1 Bowan Court
North York, Ontario,
M2K 3A8 Canada
Tel. (416) 260-1882 or (416) 346-6963
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2001 Artist International Music & Dance Association's
3rd Annual Music Competition
Sponsored by The Toronto School of Music Canada
Prizes & Awards: Piano Voice Strings Woodwinds
1st Prize Winner $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000
2nd Prize Winner $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
3rd Prize Winner $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
Special Awards All the finalists will receive $500
*Certificates will be awarded to winners in all four disciplines
Total Grant of $80,000.00 Plus Concert!!!
Disciplines: Piano, Voice, Strings, and Woodwinds
Objective:
- To promote the talent of fine young musicians.
- To provide financial assistance for education through competition prizes.
- To offer the winners an opportunity to perform in Canada and North America
Eligibility: The competition is open to young musicians between the ages of
16 to 35 years old.
Process: A resume with photo and an application fee of $45USD must be
mailed to the Artist International Music & Dance Association, #1 Bowan
Court North York, Toronto, ON M2K 3A8 Canada. All application materials
and application fee must be received on or before June 30, 2001. Residents
outside of Toronto are permitted to send an audition tape with three
contrasting pieces that best display their talent. Successful candidates
will be invited to the semifinals and finals competition that will be held
from July 16 to 21, 2001 in Toronto Canada.
The panel of adjudicators comprises of renowned artists from the Canadian
and United States of America musical community.
All prize winners and special awards will be announced following the
performance on the Finale Concert. Winners will perform live at the North
York Ford Centre for the Performing Arts in the upcoming concert on July
22, 2001 of this year. Selected winners may have the additional opportunity
to perform throughout Canada and other countries.
For Further Information Please Contact: Artist International Music & Dance
Association
One Bowan Court, North York, ON M2K 3A8
Telephone: (416) 346-6963 or (416) 260-1882 FAX: (416) 222-8928
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