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![]() General Rules The 2nd China International Violin Competition (Qingdao) will be held from October 28 to November 8, 2008 in Qingdao, China. The competition is organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Peoples Republic of China and conducted by the Competition Organizing Committee. The jury panel is composed of eminent musicians of high international status. Decisions of all stages of the competition made by the jury panel are final. The jury panel preserves the right to not award some prizes and in the meantime award some special prizes to the competitors. The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities born before October 28, 1992 and after October 1, 1978. The competition consists of three separate rounds. The first two rounds are eliminatory. Six competitors will enter the final round. The performance during the competition shall be made available to the public. The Organizing Committee organizes performances related to the competition and reserves the right to report, broadcast on radio and television, record and videotape all rounds of competition. The copyrights of all the audio-visual products belong to the Competition Organizing Committee and no payment will be given to the competitors for said performances of recording. The prizewinners are obliged to perform at a Gala Concert. Rules for the Application and Participation The competitors could ask for a copy of Chinese work from Organizing Committee at any time.
The following enclosures should be attached to each Application Form: Three recent half-length photos (4x5cm) and two black and white glossy photographs (8x10 cm) suitable for performance publicity purpose. A Xerox copy of the applicants ID card or a passport. The resume and the graduation certification (Xerox copy) or a student certification and recommendation letters from two well-known musicians. Those who have no academic certifications must provide recommendation letters of two well-known musicians Recording of applicants recent performance (in a format of CD, MD or cassette tape) signed by the applicant and certified by two another musicians, with the following repertoire: 1One of the following Sonatas for Solo Violin by Bach: Adagio and Fugue from BWV 1001, G minor Grave and Fugue from BWV 1003, A minor 2One Caprice by Paganini (must be different from the First Round). 3One of the following Sonatas for Solo Violin: Bartók Tempo di Ciaccona Ysaÿe No. 3, No. 6 Mailing Address: China International Violin Competition Organizing Committee No. 7 Da Xue Road Qingdao Peoples Republic of China Post code: 266003 Tel: +86-532-82867280 Fax: +86-532-82861697 Email: qdviolin@126.com Website: www.qdviolin.cn *No documents will be returned. 2The Competition Organizing Committee will, on the basis of documents provided by the applicants, make a preliminary screening audition and decide the admission of the competitors. The successful applicants will be notified of the results by fax or mail before July 20, 2008. On receipt of the acknowledgement of participation, the applicant should remit an application fee of USD 80 by money order or check before August 10, 2008 (according to postmark). Chinese citizens living in mainland will pay the equivalent amount of RMB on the day of exchange rate. Remittance should be addressed to: BANK: Qingdao Branch, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Account: 3803021009008951684 Name: Qingdao Culture Bureau *The application fee is not refundable. 3Upon receipt of the application fee, the Competition Organizing Committee will confirm to the applicant participation for the competition before August 25, 2008. 4Competitors should arrive in Qingdao on October 26 or 27 and register at the assigned venue. 5The order of playing in the competition will be decided by drawing lots by the competitors before the First Round starts, and the order shall be maintained until the end of the Final Round. If any competitor cannot present at the time of drawing for a certain reason, a member of the Organizing Committee will draw the lottery for him or her. 6All repertoires will be played by memory, except the sonata at the Second Round, which can be performed either with or without scores. All repertoires should be played without repetition except the scherzo in sonata at Second Round. 7All candidates shall play the program according to the application form. Program may not be changed temporally. 8The Organizing Committee will provide competitor an official piano accompanist at no extra cost for one time. Additional fee will be charged if competitor needs more rehearsals with the piano accompanist. Competitors may also bring their piano accompanist at their own expenses. 9Rules for traveling and accommodation Each competitor will be responsible for his or her own travel expenses to and from Qingdao. A travel allowance of USD 500 will be given to the competitors from Europe, America, Oceania and Africa; USD 250 to the competitors from Asian Countries and Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan regions of China; Accommodation and meals for all competitors will be covered by the Competition Organizing Committee from October 26 to November 8, 2008 according to the following circumstances: Competitors who do not enter the Second Round will be hosted until the next morning after the First Round. Competitors who do not enter the Final Round will be hosted until the next morning after the Second Round. Finalist will be hosted until the next morning after the Award Ceremony and Gala Concert. The persons accompanying the competitor will be responsible for their own travel expenses, hotel and meals. The organizing committee could reserve accommodation for them by their requests but only in the hotel specified by the Organizing Committee. The Competition Organizing Committee accepts no responsibility for lost documents and reserves the right to request additional information from applicants. PRIZES Repertoire List |
| China International Violin Competition(Qingdao)Organization
Committee Add:No.7 Daxue Road,Qingdao,China
Tel:+86-532-82867280 Sponsored:Ministry Of Culture Of The People’s Republic Of China Undertaken:Qingdao Municipality |