Competition Chair
Yimei ZHANG (China)
Artistic Director
Xiaohan WANG (China)
Jury
Yijie DAI (China)
Ling HUI (Hong Kong)
Jin JU (China)
Chenxi LU (China)
Ng Chong LIM (Malaysia)
Vladimir OVCHINNIKOV (Russia)
Chuifun POON (Hong Kong/USA)
Anthony YU SAY (Philippines)
Iswargia Renardi SUDARNO (Indonesia)
Eleanor TAN (Singapore)
Thu Ha TRAN (Vietnam)
Xiaohan WANG (China)
Raymond YOUNG (Hong Kong/Austria)
Shizhen YING (Singapore)
Qingyi ZHOU (China)
Venue
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Competition Calendar at a Glance
· January 26: Registration
· January 27: Competition
· January 27: Opening Concert — Vladimir OVCHINNIKOV
· January 28: Competition
· January 28: Concert — Jin JU
· January 29: Master Class
· January 29: Closing Ceremony & Winners Concert
· January 30: Master Classes/Sightseeing Tour
General Information
· The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities
· All pieces must be performed from memory except for the four-hand class
· Repeats are at the discretion of the contestants
· In case of a tie, the jury may decide to divide a prize between the winners
· All decisions of the jury are final and cannot be appealed
· Contestants from outside Singapore may need visas. Applicants should consult the nearest Singaporean Embassy or Consulate
· Contestants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs
Hotels
For overseas contestants, we recommend the following hotels:
Orchid Hotel http://orchidhotel.com.sg
Hotel Grand Pacific http://www.hotelgrandpacific.com.sg
Peninsula Excelsior Hotel https://www.peninsulaexcelsior.com.sg
Bay Hotel Singapore http://www.bayhotelsingapore.com
Application Fees
SGD300 for each class
SGD150 for each additional class
Payment Information
1. Wire Transfer (for overseas applicants)
BANK NAME: United Overseas Bank Limited, Singapore
ACCOUNT NAME: Singapore Nanyang Education Research Centre
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3403028655
SWIFT CODE: UOVBSGSG
BANK CODE: 7375
BRANCH CODE: 019
2. Direct check deposit (for local applicants)
BANK NAME: United Overseas Bank Limited, Singapore
ACCOUNT NAME: Singapore Nanyang Education Research Centre
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3403028655
***Application Deadline – December 15, 2018***
Concert Artist Class
Age 18-35 (born between January 1, 1984 and December 31, 2000)
Preliminary (By video)
A video (Format MP4 or AVI) to be submitted with free repertoire, but must include one virtuosic etude. Total time limit 10 to 15 minutes.
Final
A free recital program of 40 to 45 minutes duration, which must include one substantial work by a major composer. Pieces presented in the preliminary video round are not allowed in the final round
Award
First Prize: SGD 3,000 plus 10 concert engagements in China and Asia
Second Prize: SGD 2,000
Third Prize: SGD 1,000
Practice facilities
Contestants in the Concert Artist Class will be provided 3 hours of practice room per day, free of charge. Additional practice time will be available on request for a fee of approximately SGD 50-80 per hour.
Professional Class
· Contestants in the Professional Class must be enrolled in a pre-college program affiliated with a music conservatory or university music department to qualify
· Practice facilities are available on request for a fee of approximately SGD 50-80 per hour.
Professional Class A – Age 9 to 12
(Born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013)
Preliminary
Free repertoire, but must include one virtuosic etude. Total time limit 5-6 minutes.
Final
Free repertoire, but must include one virtuosic etude. Total time limit 8-10 minutes. Repertoire performed in the preliminary round may not be repeated in this round.
Award
First prize: Trophy + Certificate + SGD 500
Second prize: Trophy + Certificate
Third prize: Trophy + Certificate
Professional Class B – Age 13 to 15
(Born between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2006)
Preliminary
Free repertoire, but must include one virtuosic etude. Total time limit 7-8 minutes.
Final
Free repertoire, but must include one virtuosic etude. Total time limit 13-15 minutes. Pieces performed in the preliminary round may not be repeated in the final round.
Award
First Prize: Trophy + Certificate + SGD 500
Second Prize: Trophy + Certificate
Third Prize: Trophy + Certificate
Professional Class C – Age 16 to 18
Age 16-18 (born between January 1 2001 to December 31 2003)
Preliminary
Free choice of repertoire, but must include one virtuosic etude. Total time limit 9-10 minutes.
Final
Free choice of repertoire, but must include a virtuosic etude. Total time limit 18-20 minutes. Repertoire performed in the preliminary round may not be repeated in this round.
Award
First Prize: Trophy + Certificate + SGD 500
Second Prize: Trophy + Certificate
Third Prize: Trophy + Certificate
Non-professional Class
· Open to all pianists except:
1. Full-time piano students in music conservatory or university music department
2. Piano students of pre-college program affiliated with music conservatory or university music department
Award
· First Prize + SG$ 300 will only be awarded to contestant who receives the highest point in his/her class and the point received is not lower than 92 points.
· Additional prizes will be awarded to contestants for “Best Stage Manners”, “Best Stage Appearance”, “Best Talent”, “Best Potential” and “Best Musicality”.
Practice facilities
Practice facilities for non-professional class contestants are available on request for a fee of approximately SGD 50-80 per hour.
Young Children Class A – Age 5 or under
(Born on or after January 1, 2014)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 4 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Young Children Class B – Age 6
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2013)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 4 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Children Class A – Age 7
(Born between January 1 and December, 2012)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 6 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Children Class B – Age 8
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2011)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 6 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Children Class C – Age 9
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2010)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 6 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Children Class D – Age 10
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2009)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 8 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Children Class E – Age 11
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2008)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 8 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Children Class F – Age 12
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2007)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 8 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Youth Class A – Age 13
(Born between January 1 and December, 2006)
Free Repertoire. Total time limit 10 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Youth Class B – Age 14
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2005)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 10 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Youth Class C – Age 15
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2004)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 10 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Youth Class D – Age 16
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2003)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 12 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Youth Class E – Age 17
(Born between January 1 and December 31, 2002)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 12 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Young Artist Class – Age 18 to 28
(Born between January 1, 1991 and December 31, 2001)
Free repertoire. Total time limit 15 minutes.
First Prize: Trophy + SGD 300
Special Theme Class
· Open to all pianists of all ages
Awards
· First Prize + SG$ 300 will only be awarded to the contestant who receives the highest point in his/her class and the point received is not lower than 92 points.
· Additional prizes will be awarded to contestants for “Best Stage Manners”, “Best Stage Appearance”, “Best Talent”, “Best Potential” and “Best Musicality”.
Practice facilities
Practice facilities for non-professional class contestants are available on request for a fee of approximately SGD 50-80 per hour.
Four-Hand Class
Free repertoire. Playing from the score is permitted. Total time limit 10 minutes.
Elementary Piano Study Class
a. Any two pieces from “Squirrel Pianist” Volume I
b. Any two pieces from “Squirrel Pianist” Volume II
c. Any two pieces from “Bastien” Volumes I and II
d. Any two pieces from “Bastien” Volumes III, IV and V
e. Any two pieces from “John Thompson” Volumes I and II
f. Any two pieces from “John Thompson” Volumes III, IV and V
g. Any two pieces from “Faber Piano Book” Volumes I and II
h. Any two pieces from “Faber Piano Book” Volumes III, IV, V and VI
Burgmüller Étude Class
Any one or two pieces from “25 Études facile et progressives, Op. 100”. Total time limit 5 minutes.
Lemoine Étude Class
Any one or two études from “Études enfantines, Op. 37”. Total time limit 5 minutes.
Czerny Étude Class A
Any one or two Czerny Études from Op. 599, 636, 718, and/or 849. Total time limit 5 minutes.
Czerny Étude Class B
Any one or two Czerny Études from Op. 299 and/or 740. Total time limit 5 minutes.
Heller Étude Class
Any one Heller Étude. Total time limit 5 minutes.
Moszkowski Étude Class
Any one Moszkowski Étude. Total time limit 5 minutes.
Sonata/Sonatina Class
One complete sonatina from:
Mozart Six Viennese Sonatinas for Piano, K. 439b
Beethoven Sonatina in G major, Anh. 5 No. 1
Beethoven Sonatina in F major, Anh. 5 No. 2
Or:
Any first or last movement from:
Clementi Sonatinas
Dussek Sonatinas
Kuhlau Sonatinas
Diabelli Sonatinas
Mozart Sonata in C major, K. 545
Beethoven Sonata in G minor, Op. 49, No. 1
Beethoven Sonata in G major, Op. 49, No. 2
Total time limit 6 minutes
Bach Elementary Class
Any work from “First Lessons in Bach” or “Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach”. Total time limit 4 minutes.
Bach Intermediate Class
Any work from “Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786” or “Six French Suites, BWV 812-817”. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Bach Advanced Class
Any prelude & fugue from “The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I and II, BWV 846-893” or any one or two movements from “Six English Suites, BWV 806-811”. Total time limit 8 minutes.
Haydn Sonata Class
Any fast movement from sonata by Haydn. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Mozart Sonata Class
Any first or last movement from a sonata by Mozart. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Beethoven Sonata Class
Any movement from a sonata by Beethoven. Total time limit 8 minutes.
Mendelssohn Class
Any work by Mendelssohn. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Schubert Class
Any work by Schubert. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Schumann Class
Any work by Schumann. Total time limit 8 minutes.
Brahms Class
Any work by Brahms. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Chopin Class
Any work by Chopin. Total time limit 12 minutes.
Liszt Class
Any work by Liszt. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Grieg Class
Any work by Grieg. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Tchaikovsky Class
Any work by Tchaikovsky. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Rachmaninoff Class
Any Prelude, Etude-Tableaux or Moment Musicaux by Rachmaninoff. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Scriabin Class
Any work by Scriabin. Total time limit 8 minutes.
Prokofiev Class
Any work by Prokofiev. Total time limit 8 minutes.
Debussy Class
Any work by Debussy. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Ravel Class
Any work by Ravel. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Chinese Composer Class
Any work by a Chinese composer. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Spanish Composer Class
Any work by Granados, Albeniz or De Falla. Total time limit 8 minutes.
Contemporary Composer Class
Any work by a 20th or 21st century composer. Total time limit 10 minutes.
Jazz Class
Any jazz composition. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Own Composition Class
Any work, or works, composed by the contestant. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade Examination Syllabus Class
Any work from the syllabus. Please indicate which grade. Total time limit 6 minutes.
Central Conservatory of Music Grade Examination Syllabus Class
Any work from the syllabus. Please indicate which grade. Total time limit 6 minutes.
China Conservatory of Music Grade Examination Syllabus Class
Any work from the syllabus. Please indicate which grade. Total time limit 6 minutes.
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