The International Piano Competition “Prize Jaén” is considered one of the best representatives of the cultural atmosphere of Jaén because of its prestige and its trajectory. Every spring the new theater Infanta Leonor take the celebration of the contest in. This is one of the oldest competitions in the field of music, which has been won by players of 20 different countries in its 62 editions, confirming its international impact.

Pieces of great composers will be played from the 21 to 30 April 2022 by young piano players, every single one of them under the age of 32, who must also pass three qualifying rounds. Between this works —all of them with a high interpretation level— stands out the commissioned work, composed exclusively for the contest by very well-known Spanish musicians. In this edition, the composer Laura Vega created this musical piece, entitled “Poema a un amor eterno”.

Endorsed by awards like the Medal of Honour of the Royal Academy of Arts of Granada or the Manuel de Falla Award, given by the Regional Government of Andalucía, the reputation of this contest is also reflected in the amount of its awards. There are seven awards: the first, second and third award, the “Chamber Music” Prize, the “Rosa Sabater” award to the best Spanish music interpretation and the “Contemporary Music” award and the “Audience Award”. The total amount of the prizes is up to 60.000 euro.

The Competition is open to pianists of any nationality, born after April 21st, 1990, with the exception of those who have received the “Prize Jaén” previously. The organisers of the contest have the right to select candidates on the basis of their “curriculum vitae” and a website link with an audiovisual recording of the participant, which necessarily include works he/she wants to play in the Contest. The participants are exempt to send this recording, if they participated in one of the last five editions of our competition or won some prize in a competition, which is member of the World Federation of International Music Competition (FMCIM /WFIMC), this prize must be accredited. Also if necessary we shall request an introductory letter from a distinguished professor.

The accommodation and breakfast expenses for all the participants during his participation in the competition will be at charges of the Organisation. The rooms are to share with another participant. Those participants, they prefer a single room; have to arrange and pay the accommodation in our city on his own and their load.

Applications may be submitted from the 21st July until the March 16th 2022; after this date will not be admitted any application. In subsequent days, the Organisation will inform the candidates about his definitely acceptance in the Competition.

The application process has to be done online through the website: premiopiano.dipujaen.es

The established enrolment fee of 80 Euros, have to be paid to the following account:

IBAN: ES90 2103 1210 59 1101000228

SWIFT BIC CODE: UCJAES2M

Bank: savings bank Unicaja    Address: c/Cronista Cazabán, s/n, 23001 Jaén

The draw of lots take place on April 21st, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Infanta Leonor Theater. All contestants must be present at this drawing of lots, in the order to determine the order of performances. Any absence have been justified and accepted by the organization, at previous request of the participant.

At this time, the location and schedule of the various performances will be indicated.

The Competition consists of three eliminatory performances and the final round:

• First and second round; piano solo
• Third round; piano solo and Chamber Music with the Bretón String Quartet.
• Final with the Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra.

The repertoire of each round is sorted by groups, according to the annexed program. After each eliminatory performance the Jury will announce its judgement and designate the participants who are qualified to take part in the next round, or in case the prize-winners (for the third round no more than 6 participants and 3 for the final stage).

• FIRST ELIMINATORY PERFORMANCE. – All the participants shall interpret only the works proposed in the first proof, without exceeding the 20 minutes time limit.
• SECOND ELIMINATORY PERFORMANCE. – Once the candidates have successfully passed the first elimination, it is compulsory to play just only pieces proposed to the second proof, without exceeding the 50 minutes time limit. Those participants, who wish to interpret the custom piece as an option, will also have the extra time that this work lasts (apart from the 50 minutes).
• THIRD ELIMINATORY PERFORMANCE. – All participants who qualify, shall play only pieces included in the third proof, with a minimum of 50 minutes and maximum a 75 minutes time limit. The work for the string quartet should close its perform.
• FINAL PERFORMANCE WITH ORCHESTRA. – All the candidates, who qualify for the final, shall play a concerto for piano and orchestra.

All works must be played from memory, with the exception of the score of the custom piece and the Chamber Music piece.

Before taking part in the Competition, the participants must present an official document (National Identity Card, Passport or similar document) proving their identity.

The Competition will be held between 22nd to 30th April, 2022. On 30th April will be publicly announced the decision of Jury at the closing ceremony of the Competition.

The Jury will be appoint between important persons with a prestigious artistic career and merit in the international piano world. Those names and remuneration will be published in the BOP of Jaén (Official Bulletin of the Province of Jáen) at least fifteen days before Competition. The decision of the Jury will be final and irrevocable, and will be ratify, if applicable, by the competent department of the County Council of Jaén (Diputación Provincial de Jaén) in the order to award the prizes.

The administrative operation of Jury shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter II of the Preliminary Title of the Law 40/2015, October 1st, of the Legal Status of Public Sector.

To award the different prizes the jury will take his decision based on the quality and aptitude, interpretation and musical culture of candidates, appropriate to award this activity, the purpose specific of this competition.

The First Prize will be declared void only in case all the members of the Jury vote “NO”. Otherwise, the Jury is obliged to propose the award of the Prize.

FIRST PRIZE: 20.000 Euros

• Sponsored by Diputación Provincial de Jaén: Gold Medal, Diploma, a Compact Disc recording with the record label Naxos, which one could be record live during the competition*, and

A tour of five concerts, three of them sponsored by: Real Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de Jaén, International Festival of Music and Dance “Ciudad de Úbeda” in Úbeda, and the Málaga Philarmonic Orchestra in the Chamber Cycle of Picasso Museum from Malaga. The remaining two concerts, its location and dates are still to determinate.

SECOND PRIZE 12.000 Euros, sponsored by El Corte Inglés, Diploma

THIRD PRIZE 8.000 Euros, sponsored by the Fundación Unicaja, Diploma

SPECIAL PRIZES:

8.000 Euros “CHAMBER MUSIC” PRIZE, sponsored by Diputación Provincial de Jaén
6.000 Euros “ROSA SABATER” PRIZE, sponsored by the Mayor of Jaén for the best interpreter of Spanish music, include in the second proof, Diploma, a concert in the city of Jaén sponsored by the Real Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País
6.000 Euros “CONTEMPORARY MUSIC” PRIZE, sponsored by the Culture Ministry of the Spanish Government goes to the best interpreter of the custom piece, Diploma, record in the recording for the Naxos label of this edition, which one could be record live during the competition

* The CD for the First prize-winner will be record preferential in the days subsequent the Competition, therefore the winner must stay in Jaén, in the order to attend the obligations ensuing from this prize.

The payment of prizes will be made by bank transfer to the account that the beneficiary indicates on their creditor sheet, which should be submitted as part of the admission letter.

To justify the prize money awarded by the County Council, the prize-winner must sign a document, which one enclosed the following information: personal details of the winner, the prize money and the legally established deductions for tax purposes.

The Organisation could propose during the Competition some recitals in different places in the Province of Jaén for those participants who were eliminate of Competition but showed, based on the judgment of jury, a special artistic level.

Each participant who successfully passes the first eliminatory stage and participate in the second eliminatory round will receive a travel grant of 300 Euros. This amount will be raised to 400 Euros if the participant in question also passes the second stage, participate in the third round but does not obtain any prize.

At the proposal of Jury, the Organisation could agree a travel grant of maximum 350 Euros for participants of this edition, in the order to facilitate them the participation in the next International Piano Competition “Prize Jaén”. This grant is non-transferable to any other further edition of competition and will be paid once the candidates in question has participated, at least, in the first round of the next competition.

The 63º International Piano Competition Prize “Jaén” 2022, reserves the reproduction rights by radio, video and television broadcast from the different eliminatory tests. Also rights reserved for a Compact Disc recording. Therefore, the Organization will be able to commercialize and transfer the above-mentioned rights freely, exclusively and with no limitation in favour of any person or firm. This transfer of rights is agreed gratuitously.

Compatibility or incompatibility with other subventions, grants, deposits or resources.

According to the article 35.39 of the budget of County Council of Jaén, the prizes they will be award on charges of the competition 2022, are compatible with other subventions, grants, deposits or resources from any administration, public or private corporation, national, from the European Union or from international corporation, which one could be grant the beneficiary after the prize award.