COMPETITION CALL
19th "Gaetano Zinetti" International Music Prize
June 17 to 22, 2014
Soloist and Ensemble Categories
PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION In memory of the musician and orchestra conductor Gaetano Zinetti (1873 – 1911), the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Sanguinetto announces the "Gaetano Zinetti" International Music Prize, open to musicians, both graduated and non-graduated, of any nationality and without age limits, in the following categories:
Soloists (singers and instrumentalists)
Ensembles (groups from 2 to 50 members)
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Candidates must complete the registration form in block letters in its entirety, indicating a freely chosen program that is different for each stage of the Competition (individual movements of sonatas, suites, etc., may also be presented):
Audition (maximum duration 15 minutes)
Semifinal (maximum duration 20 minutes)
Final (maximum duration 30 minutes)
All styles and languages are admitted, including transcriptions. Incomplete or illegible forms will not be accepted.
N.B. It is possible to request an exemption from the Preliminary Audition by sending a request via e-mail or fax to the Artistic Direction, which will express its evaluation by June 10, 2014.
The result will be communicated to the interested party via e-mail.
Winners of First Prizes and Absolute Prizes in important international competitions have greater chances of obtaining an exemption. The request for exemption must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a convincing audio or video recording.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM The registration form must be sent to the Prize Secretariat, with the payment receipt mandatory attached, no later than June 3, 2014, through one of the following methods:
By mail to: Direzione Artistica Premio Internazionale di Musica “Gaetano Zinetti”, c/o Accademia d'Arti Discanto, Villa Vecelli Cavriani, Via Caterina Bon Brenzoni, 3, 37060 Mozzecane Verona
Via fax to the number (0039) 045 2428848;
Via e-mail to info@zinetticompetition.org with subject “Iscrizione Premio Zinetti".
Any eventual delay in the shipment of documentation will be accepted only if accompanied by valid justification.
PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE REGISTRATION FEE The payment of the registration fee for the Prize must take place via the following method:
Bank transfer payable to Accademia d'Arti Discanto - Istituto di Credito Banca Prossima
IBAN CODE: IT86 Y033 5901 6001 0000 0061 456
SWIFT: BCITITMX
The bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the contestant and a copy of the payment must be attached to the registration form. In case of incomplete amounts, the registration will be invalidated.
REGISTRATION FEES Soloists € 50.00 Ensemble € 30.00 per each member of the group up to a maximum of € 200. N.B. Those who request the collaboration of an accompanying pianist must contribute an additional € 50.00 to be paid directly to the accompanying pianist using the methods indicated by them. In case of failure to participate in the Final Concert, contestants will lose all rights regarding the Prize.
EUROPEAN ORCHESTRA SELECTIONS ACCADEMIA D’ARTI DISCANTO Regardless of the Competition, candidates in the Soloist or Ensemble categories belonging to the Wind and String disciplines may participate in the Selection for the Accademia d'Arti Discanto European Orchestra, by indicating it in the appropriate section on the registration form.
The Accademia d'Arti Discanto European Orchestra is structured substantially differently from usual systems. Its activities are indeed triggered through participation in projects funded by the European Union. This poses a limit in waiting for the opening of the calls for proposals themselves, but the notice periods are nonetheless ample. Since everything is funded by the EU, the primary objective is to build a path toward professional work for the participants.
At the end of the experience, an official certificate is issued with the marks of the EU, Veneto Region, and the Ministry of Social Policies and Labor. Should the contestant pass the selection for the Orchestra, it is necessary that they send as soon as possible to direzione.artistica@zinetticompetition.org an e-mail with subject “Orchestra Europea" attaching a copy of:
Valid identity document (identity card or passport)
Updated curriculum vitae (if possible in European format)
Artistic titles achieved and any other useful documentation (copy of certificates, awards, etc.).
PRIZE PHASES AND CALENDAR At each phase of the competition, after examining the performances of all contestants, the international Jury issues a verdict regarding advancement to the next phase or the prizes.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 8:30 PM: Inaugural Concert of the 19th edition of the Prize
Wednesday, June 18, 2014: 1st"}
Elimination Audition round
Thursday, June 19, 2014: 2nd round of Elimination Auditions
Friday, June 20, 2014: Semifinals
Saturday, June 21, 2014: Finals
Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 8:30 PM: Proclamation and Final Winners' Concert.
N.B. All contestants will receive timely notification via e-mail regarding whether they have been summoned for the first or second day of elimination auditions (June 18 or 19).
The summoning time will vary depending on the category (Soloists/Ensembles): the performance order in each phase of the Competition, with the exception of the Final Concert, will be determined by drawing lots directly before each aforementioned phase.
ACCOMPANYING PIANIST An accompanying pianist is available to soloists who request one, by indicating it in the appropriate section of the registration form. To send the accompaniment parts and for information regarding payment for the service, it is necessary to contact: M° Andrea Tarantino (e-mail andreatarantino86@gmail.com, fax 0039 0442 642439)
SCORES Contestants will access the various Prizes provided based on the score assigned during the Competition. The Jury's decisions are final. In the Elimination Phases:
Access to Semifinals, and subsequently to Finals, with a score from 96 to 100 points
Diploma of Honor: from 91 to 95 points
Diploma of Merit: from 85 to 90 points
PRIZES The Winners of the Competition will participate in the production of a Compact Disc which will be recorded during the Final Winners' Concert and will be remunerated with the prize amounts described below. For each category, the following are due:
n. 5 concerts, which may take place in Italy or in important European venues, to the winners of the 1st Prize for Excellence;
n. 3 concerts, which may take place in Italy or in important European venues, to the winners of the 2nd Prize for Excellence;
n. 1 concert to the winners of the 3rd Prize for Excellence.
Two other Prizes will also be awarded:
a Special Prize, due to the youngest finalist of the "Soloists" category;
a Special Prize to the youngest semifinalist or finalist pianist of the "Soloists" category, which consists of a scholarship for participation in the Advanced Training Courses offered by the Accademia d'Arti Discanto.
N.B. Two of the five concerts due to the Winner of the Soloist category may be performed as a soloist in collaboration with the Accademia d'Arti Discanto European Orchestra. The solo winners and finalists belonging to the Wind category may also perform some concerts in collaboration with the Discanto Jazz European Orchestra.
DETAILED PRESENTATION OF PRIZES:
Ensemble Category | Soloists Category | No. of Concerts
First Prize € 5,000.00 | € 2,500.00 | 5
Second Prize € 3,000.00 | € 1,500.00 | 3
Third prize € 1,000.00 | € 500.00 | 1
In case of a tie, the Prizes will be divided among the winners.
The amounts will be disbursed as follows:
30% within one month of the final evening of the competition;
30% after the performance of at least half of the concerts;
the remaining 40% after the performance of all the concerts.
For the third prize, total payment is scheduled within one month of the concert performance. The prize concerts will be carried out within two years from the conclusion of the Competition.
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST After the Final Concert, upon presentation of supporting documents, winners receive a lump-sum expense reimbursement (Soloists maximum € 300.00 - Ensembles maximum € 600.00). In case of a tie, reimbursements will be divided among the winners.
To request reimbursement, it is necessary to submit to the Prize secretariat:
the expense reimbursement request form (downloadable at www.zinetticompetition.org
ORIGINAL documents certifying the expenses incurred (e.g.: invoices, receipts, train/bus/plane tickets).
The above-mentioned documentation must be sent in a sealed envelope to: Direzione Artistica Premio Internazionale di Musica "Gaetano Zinetti", c/o Accademia d'Arti Discanto, Villa Vecelli Cavriani, Via Caterina Bon Brenzoni, 3, 37060 Mozzecane Verona
ARTISTIC DIRECTION For technical-organizational reasons, all communications must be received in Italian or English.
To request information on the procedures and the logistical organization of the Prize, contact the Artistic Direction at the following details: direzione.artistica@zinetticompetition.org, Tel. 0039 045 2428849
CANCELLATION OF THE COMPETITION The possible cancellation of the Prize for technical-organizational reasons is permitted up to 30 days before its start (May 17, 2014) without anything being owed to any applicants, except for a refund upon submission by the contestant of a copy of the bank transfer receipt.
OTHER INFORMATION. The organization provides exclusively the piano. It is remembered that the Jury's decisions are"}
unappealable. All phases of the Prize are public. In case of force majeure, the event calendar may undergo changes and contestants will be notified promptly. All communications with the Municipality of Sanguinetto and the Artistic Direction must take place in Italian or English. In the event of any dispute, the Italian text shall prevail. Participation in the prize implies acceptance of these Regulations. In the event of any dispute, the Italian text shall prevail.
Artistic Direction Zinetti Prize
Tel. 0039 045 2428849 - Fax 0039 045 2428848
Cell. 0039 345 4883974