Young talents from all over the world are invited to participate in the Glissando International Youth Piano Competition on October 7-8, 2023 in San Diego, California.
The Competition and Glissando Programs will take place at Steinway Piano Gallery in San Diego.
The application deadline is September 15. 2023.
Detailed schedule of the events will be announced later. All updates and news will be published on our official website.
COMPETITION FORMAT
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LIve Auditions at Recital Hall of Steinway Piano Gallery San Diego
9222 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126
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Competitors will perform on a 9 feet Steinway Concert Grand Piano
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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Application Deadline - September 15, 2023
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The Online Application Form and Application Fee must be submitted simultaneously
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Incomplete applications will not be considered
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The Award Ceremony location to be announced. The awards, certificates and cash prizes will ONLY be distributed IN PERSON. No postal or online prize or certificate deliveries will be arranged
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All compositions must be performed by memory during all the rounds.
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The posted time limit should be taken into consideration by the applicants when selecting the repertoire. The applicants whose live performance exceeds the posted time limit by more than 2 minutes will be stopped
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No simplified or shortened versions of any compositions are allowed
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All the decisions of the adjudicators are FINAL
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Jury reserves the right to:
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not to award any of the prizes
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to split a prize between several contestants
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to stop any performance which exceeds posted time limits or does not meet professional standards
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to disqualify any candidate who does not comply with any of Competition’s regulations, norms of social behavior, State of Texas and Federal Laws of the United States
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REPERTOIRE
In 2023 the world celebrates the 150-year anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff - one of the greatest composers of the XX century. Rachmaninoff’s composition is recommended for performance - but is optional - for Categories A and B.
The Organizing Committee also suggests that participants explore the musical heritage of such composers as: Tchaikovsky, Skriabin, Kabalevsky, Prokofiev, Khachaturian, Babadjanyan, Medtner, Goedike, Gnessin. Please note that this is a recommendation, not a requirement.
Category A: Time limit - 12 minutes maximum duration
Free choice of repertoire. Minimum of two compositions of contrasting styles
Category B: Time limit - 17 minutes maximum duration
Free choice of repertoire. Minimum of two compositions of contrasting styles
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Kawai Gallery Houston Recital Hall
Sergei Rachmaninoff
International Youth Piano Competition
11 AM - Category A
1. Andrew Zhang
2. Jodi Brielle Brown
3. Harluki Lee
4. Shengshan Tang
1 PM - Category B
1. Maxim Khaniauka
2. Vincent Cao
3. Samuel Zhang
4. Jalen Shi
5. Hovannes Patlan
6. Michael Chong
7. Minna Fu
8. Daniel Robbins
9. Kaysi Yearous
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Kawai Gallery Houston Recital Hall
11 AM - Bravo Maestro
Master-classes with Dr. Vladimir Khomyakov
1 PM - Journey of a Lifetime
Recital
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM - CLICK HERE
3 PM - Results and Award Ceremony
Attendance is mandatory for all participants in order to receive certificates and prizes
PRIZES
CASH PRIZES
In honor of Sergei Rachmaninoff the Jury will also award a Special Prize for the best performance of Rachmaninoff's composition
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS TO GLISSANDO FESTIVAL IN SAN DIEGO
JURY
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR 2023 WINNERS!
CATEGORY A
First Prize - $300 and $200 Glissando Scholarship - Harluki Lee
Second Prize - $200 and $200 Glissando Scholarship - Jodi Brielle Brown
Honorable Mention - Shengshan Tang
Honorable Mention - Andrew Zhang
CATEGORY B
First Prize - $500 and $200 Glissando Scholarship - Minna Fu
Second Prize - $300 and $200 Glissando Scholarship - Kaysi Yearous
Third Prize - $200 and $200 Glissando Scholarship - Daniel Robbins
Honorable Mention - Vincent Cao
Rachmaninoff Prize - $100 - Kaysi Yearous
Romantic Performance Award - Samuel Zhang
Ambassador of Music Award - Hovannes Patlan
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Glissando Programs:
BRAVO, MAESTRO!
Master-classes
with Dr. Vladimir Khomyakov and Dr. Sergei Kuznetsov.
Glissando proudly presents this prestigious master-class series with Guest Artists from around the world. Students are invited to perform in the traditional master-class setting and receive feedback from internationally recognized pianists. “Bravo, Maestro!” provides the perfect opportunity for pianists preparing for competitions, university, and scholarship auditions to receive expert advice and feedback.
Professional piano repertoire is expected. Duration of the performance is limited to 10-15 minutes. Memorization is required.
Glissando Master-Class Certificates will be awarded.
JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME
Recital
This program is designed to promote and showcase amateur and professional pianists who chose various career paths, but still remain passionate about the art of piano performance. Various people worldwide have joined this program as it offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for many categories of pianists. It is an ideal platform to meet like-minded individuals, share experiences, life stories and, of course, perform and listen to each other.
The choice of the repertoire is free. Solo, concerto, and ensemble performances are welcome.
Glissando Certificates will be awarded.
Disclaimer: Glissando reserves the right to terminate the Competition, in whole or in part, and/or adjust, amend or suspend the Competition Rules in any way, at any time, for any reason without prior notice. All photos and videos taken during the Competition will exclusively belong to Glissando, and can be published and used for any promotional purposes.
