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Vienna

International

Classic Strings

Competition & Festival-2024
*Deadline: June 23, 2024    * The results: June 30, 2024

Grand Prize (€3000)
 

Three main prizes (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
Special prizes (Wiener Klassik Prize, Jury Special Prizes) and
Honorable Mentions Prizes will be awarded.


The winner of the 1st prize in each category (A, B, C, D, and Chamber Music) will have the opportunity to perform live before the public at MOZARTHAUS VIENNA - Concert Hall on October 20, 2024. This includes a professional photo shoot, as well as audio and video recordings during the concert and award ceremony.
Deadline: June 23, 2024 * Results Announcement: June 30, 2024.

 

The Vienna Cultural Association, Culture Meeting Point Vienna (since 1995), in collaboration with Mozarthaus Vienna, is delighted to present the "Vienna International Classic Strings Competition & Festival". This event welcomes participants from around the world to the heart of Europe – Vienna, a city with rich traditions, an exciting present, and a promising future as the world capital of music!

The primary objective of the competition, beyond the awarding of prizes, is to provide educational value. The competition is crafted to enable candidates from all corners of the globe to take part, and live performances offer participants exposure to a diverse audience. Videos featuring all finalists are documented on our website, and the announcement of award winners takes place on our social media platforms. The judging panels comprise instructors from the International Music Academy and distinguished guests.

Rules and Regulations:
*The competition is open to musicians of all ages and nationalities.
* The repertoire can be freely chosen. (Video links please)

* The repertoire should consist of pieces that do not exceed the maximum time limit of the group. There is no minimum term.
(If short recordings, then it's possible in 1 video link.)
* The age of the applicant on June 23,  2024, will be taken into account when dividing into age groups.
* All the names of the winners will be published on our website on the dates mentioned in the announcement and on social media channels
* The official results will be on June 30, 2023, on our website and our social media Addressee.
* In each category, the jury awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, special jury prizes, and special mentions according to the participant's score.
* When making the payment, it is imperative to indicate the full NAME of the participant and the desired which INSTRUMENT competition.
* The recording shall be taken by one camera, showing the face and hands of the musician.
* The video links should be provided directly at the time of registration, be can also be via email up until the registration deadline for the specific competition.
* By registering, participants allow the organizer to freely dispose of the photo, audio, and video recordings submitted to the competition for documentation and public relations on its website and social media.
* The judgment of the jury is final.
* All award-winning participants will receive a certificate of achievement via email. On request, we can also send you printed certificates by post.
* All winners will be presented on the official website of the online competition, as well as on the social media of the competition organization.
(Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).
* Participants who have not received an award will receive a certificate of participation by email upon request. It can be sent electronically for 22 euros.

* Teachers and accompanying persons can also receive certificates on request. It can be sent electronically for 22 euros.

* By participating in the competition, the participants agree to the possible publication and popularization of the submitted recordings and photos for advertising purposes. The organizers of the competition reserve the right to edit and crop photos of participants for publication (advertising) on the Internet.

* Once the application fee is paid it cannot be refunded under any circumstances and candidates agree to the terms and conditions of the competition. 


Prize 
Grand Prize €3000 + live concert at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio & video recording at the concert and award ceremony.
1st prize (for each category) live concert at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot, audio and video recording at the concert and award ceremony.
2nd prize (for each category) invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
3rd prize (for each category) invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.

Special prizes:
* Wiener Klassik Prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
* Juri Spezial Prize Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.
* Honourable Mentions Invitation to the award ceremony at Mozarthaus Vienna + certificate + professional photo shoot at the award ceremony.


Category and registration fee

* Age category A:  18 years old and above 

* Age category B:  14 - 17 years old
* Age category C:  10 - 13 years old
* Age category D: up to 9 years old
* The registration fee is  55 €

* Chamber Music category: (on any ensemble configuration of any instruments, no age limit. Per musician participation fee 30€)

Application

Candidates will need the following documents to register:
1- Application form >>> APPLY!
2- Passport or ID copy (with photo)
3- Biography (in English)
4- Artistic photo (with the name of the photographer)
5- Video links 
6- Proof of payment of the participation fee via bank, wise, or PayPal transfer. (If you are unable to pay with PayPal in your country, please contact us for an alternative transfer fee.) 

Please send All documents for submission before  June 23, 2024, an e-mail to culturempcompetition@gmail.com  or via APPLY! 


Payment
*The participation fee is 55 €.
*The participation fee for the Chamber Music per musician is 3€.

here following bank account: (all transfer and bank charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

Bank: Bank Austria UniCredit    

Name: Culture Meeting Point    

IBAN: AT96 1200 0006 0177 8103    

Bank Code (BIC/SWIFT): BKAUATWW    

Address: UniCredit Bank Austria AG Rothschildplatz 1, A-1020 Vienna/AUSTRIA

via PayPal: (Please don’t forget! PAYPAL transfer charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

PayPal.Me: www.paypal.me/CultureMeetingPoint    

PayPal account: verein.culturemeetingpoint@gmail.com
 

Jury Members
Christian Schulz, Wiener Symphoniker & Richard Wagner Conservatory of Vienna 
Burghard Tölke, Peter Cornelius Conservatory of the City of Mainz 

 

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