I INTRODUCTION
The “Franz Schubert Conservatory” (“Franz Schubert Conservatory” for music and performing arts) established at 1867. The Franz Schubert Music Conservatory is the oldest private music conservatory in Vienna.
II,,9. European Composer Competition“ Vienna/Austria.
1 The “FRANZ SCHUBERT KONSERVATORIUM” of Vienna is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the “9. European Composer Award“ in COMPOSITION an international competition for musicians and composers of all ages and nationalities.
2 All entries must be received no later than July 12, 2023.
3 The competition's personal data (Pieces, First Name, Last Name, Date of birth, Citizenship, Address, Telephone Number, E-mail) and Biography must be submitted in PDF – Format and send to: competition.fsk@gmail.com
4 The results of the Semifinals with 20 Composer (pieces) will be published on July 19th, 2024. The results of the Finale will be published on July 21st, 2024.
CATEGORIES (COMPOSITION)
- No Age Limit
- World Premiere/Live Performances
- The competition is divided into 16 sections (categories):
- CAT. – Solo Instruments (without piano)- ; with a maximum duration of 12 minutes
- CAT. – Piano Solo; with a maximum duration of 12 minutes
- CAT. – Violin Concerto; with a maximum duration of 20 minutes
- CAT. – Chamber Music (from 1 to 6 players); with a maximum duration of 20 minutes
- CAT. – Chamber Music (from 7 to 12 players); with a maximum duration of 20 minutes
- CAT. – Wind Ensemble; with a maximum duration of 20 minutes
- CAT. – Wind Orchestra; with a maximum duration of 20 minutes
- CAT. – Orchestral pieces; with a maximum duration of 30 minutes
- CAT. – Voices (solo, ensemble); with a maximum duration of 10 minutes
- CAT. – Voices (choir); with a maximum duration of 30 minutes
- CAT. – Folklore Section; with a maximum duration of 10 minutes
- CAT – Young Composer International Prize – (solo, ensemble or orchestra); applicants born on or after 1 January 2006.
- CAT – Young Composer International Prize – (solo, ensemble or orchestra); applicants born on or after 1 January 2003.
- CAT – Jazz (solo, ensemble, orchestra or big band); with a maximum duration of 10 minutes
- CAT – Film Music; with a maximum duration of 20 minutes
- CAT – Electronic Music; with a maximum duration of 20 minutes
The entry fee is 50€ for the first, 30€ for the second and 10€ for the third piece.
PRIZES:
1° CLASS. (95 – 100 points) – 1st Prize diploma + 200 Euro + WORLD PREMIERE
2° CLASS. (85 – 94.99 points) – 2nd Prize diploma
3° CLASS. (80 – 84.99 points) – 3rd Prize diploma.
The Absolute Winner for each Category is the competitor who gained the highest score, but not less than 97/100. – For the 1st Absolute Prize: Prize of 1500 Euros, a diploma “9. European Champion of Composition” for 2024 and WORLD PREMIERE.
JURY MEMBERS:
- Prof. Marco Reghezza (Conductor, Composer); http://www.marcoreghezza.com/
- Guo Qi (composer)
- Prof. Ji Dongyong (professor of composition, Shanghai Conservatory of Music)
- Prof. Ulkemin Akbas (Composer); https://bilkentcompositionacademy.wordpress.com/ulkemin-akbas/
- and also the professor and assistant professor from the list: https://www.fsk.at/paedagogen-innen/
The decision of the jury is final.
For further information, please contact:
″FRANZ SCHUBERT CONSERVATORY″
Absberggasse 27, 1100 Vienna – Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 1 587 47 87
E-mail: competition.fsk@gmail.com