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中華表演藝術基金會
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Fou Ts'ong International Concerto Competition 2022
傅聰國際協奏曲比賽
This competition may include other instruments in the future
but the name remains the same.
Concerto 2022
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major for Pianoforte
and Orchestra Op. 73 (Emperor)
(Edition: Bärenreiter Urtext. Edited by Jonathan Del Mar. Bärenreiter-Verlag 2015)
 

ELIGIBILITY  This competition is open to pianists of all nationalities of age 35 and under as of June 10, 2022. First-prize winner of previous (2019) Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts First Annual International Concerto Competition is not eligible to compete. If passed the Video Preliminary, the applicants should be able to appear in person for the Semi-Final Round and Final Round in Boston. And if chosen as the winner, to participate in all rehearsals and performance.

COVID- 19 HEALTH AND SAFETY  The Health and Safety policies and requirements of New England Conservatory (NEC) will be observed.
It is anticipated that proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required of all staff, faculty and participants of this event. 

June 10, 2022:	Application Deadline
June 25, 2022:	Video Preliminary results announced
July 10, 2022:	Semi-Finalists confirmed
August 18, 2022:	Announcing the required orchestral excerpt (about 5 -7 min) from the the Beethoven Concerto No. 5 to be included in the Semi-Final Round
August 20, 2022, 1 - 5 pm:	Semi-Final Round at NEC's Williams Hall
August 21, 2022, 7:30 - 11 pm:	Final Round at NEC's Williams Hall
August 24, 2022, 7 - 10 pm:	Orchestral rehearsal with winner soloist at NEC's Jordan Hall
August 26, 2022, 7 - 10 pm:	Orchestral Dress Rehearsal at NEC's Jordan Hall
August 27, 2022, 7:30 pm:	Orchestra Concert at NEC's Jordan Hall

Awards

1. The first prize winner will receive USD $5,000 award and performing at NEC's Jordan Hall with Mercury Orchestra, the national winner of the 2010 American Prize in Orchestral Performance, and conductor Channing Yu, 2010 American Prize in Orchestral Conducting.
2. The first prize winner will also be invited back to perform a solo recital in the 2023 Summer FREE Concerts @ NEC , with additional compensation.
3. The Second prize winner will receive USD $1,500 cash award. By judge's decision, the second prize winner maybe invited back to perform a solo recital in the 2023 Summer FREE Concerts @ NEC , with additional compensation.
4. The Third prize winner will receive USD $1,000 cash award.
5. Those who passed the Preliminary and advanced to the Semi-Final Round could receive up to USD $300 reimbursement for travel expenses based on the receipt of his/her airfare, train or bus fare.

Upon request, host family stay could be arranged from Wednesday August 17 to Monday August 22, and that of the first-prize winner to Sunday August 28, 2022.

Jury Panel (in alphabetical order)
The judges will not give scores to his/her current students

For Video Preliminary

1. Professor Victor Cayres, Eastern Illinois University, Boston University, New England Conservatory of Music Preparatory, USA,
   https://www.victorcayres.com/
2. Professor Gloria Chien 簡佩盈, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, USA
   http://www.gloriachien.com/biography/
3. Professor Grace Chung 鍾曉青, Tainan National University of The Arts, Taiwan 國立台南藝術大學,
   https://www.musicfestperugia.net/artist-faculty/grace-chung-2019/
4. Dr. Yinfei Wang 王寅飛, Manhattan School of Music, USA,
   http://wangyinfei.com/
5. Professor Hong Xu 徐洪, Wuhan Conservatory of Music, China 武漢音樂學院
   https://bachauer.com/bio/hong-xu/

For Semi-Final and Final Rounds

1. Professor Bruce Brubaker, New England Conservatory of Music, USA
   https://brucebrubaker.com/
2. Mr. Richard Dyer, retired senior music critic of The Boston Globe, USA. Jury of international piano competitions including Van Cliburn, Cleveland, Sendai, among others.
   https://alumni.hiram.edu/page/awarddyer
3. Professor HaeSun Paik, New England Conservatory of Music, USA
   https://necmusic.edu/faculty/haesun-paik
4. Professor Sergey Schepkin, Carnegie Mellon University, New England Conservatory of Music Preparatory, USA
   https://schepkin.com/
5. Mr. Channing Yu, Conductor Mercury Orchestra, USA
   http://channingyu.com/

Official collaborative pianist will be provided for all finalists
Dr. Yinfei Wang 王寅飛, Manhattan School of Music, USA

How to apply

1. Submit a non-refundable USD $80 application fee ON LINE , or
   postal mail a bank check payable to
   
   Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts
   3 Partridge Lane,
   Lincoln, MA 01773
   USA.
    
2. Email the Application to foundation@chineseperformingarts.net with the following:

1. The application form. The application form is available on our website.
2. Applicant's personal information
3. An image of a government issued official proof of birth date, such as the passport or driver's license.
4. For applicants who are under 18, the parent/guardian's information and signature are also required

3. Upload the unedited screening videos to YouTube (or Youku for students in China). Provide the links with detailed repertoire information in the application form. The video recording should be prepared from within the past two years.
    
4. AUDITION Repertoire: Repertoire choices should show the applicants range technically and musically.
    
   1. FIRST movement of the Beethoven Concerto No. 5, Op. 73 (with second piano or orchestra)
      or
      FIRST movement of a classical sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert.
   2. One or more solo piece(s) in contrasting style at competitor’s choice.

   All pieces must be played by memory. The repertoire could be repeated in the Semi-Final Round.
    

5. The total duration of the videos should not exceed 20 minutes. If the FIRST movement of the assigned concerto (Beethoven Concerto No. 5, Op. 73) is included in the video, the total duration could be up to 30 min. Time for self- introduction does not count. The self-introduction part of the video should include the applicant identifying himself or herself and the titles of the pieces to be played and the composers.
    
6. The results of the Video Preliminary will be announced by June 25, 2022 through e-mail. Up to ten (with two additional on wait-list) applicants will be invited to the Semi-Final Round on Saturday August 20, 2022 at New England Conservatory's Williams Hall to perform solo pieces by memory, and a required orchestral excerpt (about 5 -7 min) from the concerto, to be announced on August 18, 2022 (two days before the Semi-Final Round) in front of the Jury Panel and audience.
    
7. The chosen Semi-Finalists should confirm their participation via e-mail no later than July 10, 2022, and provide the repertoire for the Semi-Final Round. A short bio of 200 words or less, and a photo for publicity purpose are also required. The Semi-Finalists should indicate whether host family stay is needed. The host family is not responsible for meal, transportation, or practicing piano. Practice rooms will be arranged at New England Conservatory.
    
8. The requirements of repertoire for the Semi-Final Round include two parts:

1. 15 to 18 minutes of solo piece(s) of contrasting styles that must include a FIRST movement from a classical sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert. The repertoire from the video preliminary round could be repeated in the Semi-Final Round.
    
2. A required orchestra excerpt (about 5 -7 min) from the Beethoven piano concerto No. 5 in E- flat Major, Op. 73 to be announced on August 18, 2022 (two days before the Semi-Final Round). Performance will be accompanied by our official collaborative pianist on the second piano.

9. If the competitor exceeds the time limit, the Jury has the right to stop the performance.
    
10. The competitors should arrive New England Conservatory at least two hours prior to the assigned time slot. Warm-up practice room will be provided.
     
11. All travel and lodging expenses are the applicant's responsibility. The Semi-Finalists will receive up to USD $300 reimbursement for travel expenses based on the receipt of his/her airfare, train or bus fare.
     
12. The order of appearances at the Semi-Final Round will be the alphabetical order of the Semi-Finalists' last names. The Jury’s decision is final and binding. This event is open to the public.
     
13. Up to five Finalists will be invited to the Final Round next evening, Sunday August 21, 2022, 7:30 pm to 11 pm at New England Conservatory's Williams Hall in front of the same Jury Panel. This event is open to the public.
     
14. The order of appearances at the Final Round will be determined by drawing. It will also be the order of rehearsal. Each Finalist will have one hour rehearsal with our official collaborative pianist on Sunday August 21 from 10 am to 12 pm, and from 1 pm to 4 pm, on assigned time slot. Individual practice rooms will be provided.
     
15. The Finalists will perform the assigned concerto in its entirety from memory, with our official collaborative pianist on the second piano. The result will be announced right after the Final Round. The Jury’s decision is final and binding. This event is open to the public.
     
16. The first prize winner will start rehearsals and performance with Mercury Orchestra on dates and venues as listed above.
     
17. By signing the Application and Release Form, the applicant and/or his/her parent/guardian of the applicant agrees to release the Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts 中華表演藝術基金會, the New England Conservatory of Music, the Mercury Orchestra, and their agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, and cause of action on account of any injury, illness, or loss which may occur during his/her participation in the 2022 Fou Ts'ong International Concerto Competition, and the Summer FREE Concerts @ NEC 2022.

Online Payment:
	Concerto 2022 Application Fee : US$80
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