University of Debrecen Faculty of Music and Conservatory Foundation announce a one-round contemporary vocal competition in memoriam of Emil Petrovics, which will be held on
16th November, 2024.
MEMBERS OF THE JURY:
Éva Bátori
Miklós Csemiczky
Gyula Fekete
Péter Lakatos
Andrea Meláth
CHIEF PATRON OF THE COMPETITION:
Eszter Petrovics
VENUE:
University of Debrecen Faculty of Music, Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 82., Hungary
CATEGORIES:
Category I:
singers born between 2000–2005
II. kategória:
singers born between 1994–1999
III. kategória:
singers born between 1994–2005, vocal music of 21th century with chamber music accompaniment
REPERTOIRE:
Category I–II:
Compulsory:
1 song or aria composed by Emil Petrovics or by a composer studied under him, at contestant’s choice
(If you need help finding the pieces, please contact the organizers at petrovics.comp@gmail.com)
Free choice:
1 song or aria composed after 2000 from the world's contemporary vocal pieces AND
1 song or aria composed after 2000 selected from the pieces of composers from the competitor's country
(total time: max. 15 minutes)
III. kategória:
1 song or aria composed after 2000 with chamber music accompaniment
(max. 5–6 instruments, max. 10 minutes)
PRIZES BY CATEGORY:
1st price: 300 000 HUF
2nd price: 200 000 HUF
3rd price: 100 000 HUF
PIANO ACCOMPANIST:
Piano accompanists are provided by the competition upon request for a fee of 20 EUR including one rehearsal session and one competition performance.
REGISTRATION FEE: 50 EUR
Payments can be made by bank transfer until the application deadline.
Name of account holder: Conservatory Foundation
Bank: OTP Bank, SWIFT/BIC: OTPVHUHB
EUR IBAN: HU91 1176 3385 5617 7880 0000 0000
(In comment section, please give us the competitor's name.)
The registration fee is non-refundable.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th October, 2024