3th International Piano Competition
“in memoriam Pietro Iadeluca”
Piana del Cavaliere,
JULY 17-19th 2015, Arsoli and Oricola (ITALY)
(International Edition)
1. The cultural association “il cuscino di stelle – Pietro Iadeluca” is organising its
3rd piano competition “Piana del Cavaliere, in memoriam Pietro Iadeluca”. The competition will be held in Arsoli and Oricola (Italy) from July 17th to 19th 2015. The 3rd edition of the competition is open to professional, pre-professional and amateur pianists of any nationality, according to the specific categories.
2. Categories and programmes
(Age limit on July 19th 2015; compositions performed without "da capo" unless necessary)
Category A (not older than 10), free programme 3-4 minutes;
Category B (not older than 13), free programme 5-10 minutes;
Category C (not older than 17), free programme 10-15 minutes;
Category D (amateurs from 18, no maximum age limit), free programme 10-15 minutes;
Category E (professionals, age limit 33),
-Round 1: programme of 15-20 minutes containing: 1. one movement of classical sonata or theme and variations (composed before 1828); 2. other free-choice pieces only if the timing of 20 minutes is respected;
-Round 2: free programme of 30-35 minutes containing at least 2 different composers ( compositions already played in round 1 are not allowed).
3. Evaluation
The evaluations by the jury will be made on a scale of 100/100;
Performance does not have to be from memory.
4. Prizes:
Artistic ceramic plaque to the top three candidates in each category;
Diplomas to the competitors having at least 80/100 points:
Diploma of "Grand First Prize" with points 99/100 or 100/100;
Diploma of "First Prize" with points between 98/100 and 95/100;
Diploma of "Second Prize" with points between 94/100 and 90/100;
Diploma of "Third Prize" with points between 89/100 and 85/100;
Diploma of "Fourth Prize" with points between 84/100 and 80/100;
Certificate of attendance given to each participant;
Scholarships:
Category C: 1st ranked (at least 95/100) €300;
Category E: 1st ranked (at least 95/100) €2000 + a Concert during the Festival "Piana del Cavaliere" in 2016 (hotel expenses + contribution to travel expenses of €300); 2nd ranked (at least 90/100) €600; 3rd ranked (at least 85/100) €300;
Valuable items or in-kind prizes:
Category A: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranked;
Category B: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranked;
Category C: 2nd and 3rd ranked;
Category D: 1st , 2nd and 3rd ranked; 1st: a one-week stay in Marilleva, Trentino Alto Adige region, for two people half board;
Special Prize* "Pietro Iadeluca" (IT IS NOT AN OBLIGATION):
Category A and B: €150;
Category C, D and E: €300;
* for the best performance of one or more compositions by Pietro Iadeluca, available on the web site www.pietroiadeluca.it/musica or by request from the association "il cuscino di stelle"; the musical scores will be sent to the participants without additional charge. The composition can be played either at the beginning, during or at the end of the performance.
5. All the performances are public.
6. The jury may decide to stop the performance of a candidate at any time and/or to listen to a candidate again. The jury may give joint awards, special awards or not give any awards. The jury will establish the number of candidates who may go on to round 2.
7. Members of the jury are to produce a written declaration regarding candidates who are relatives, or current pupils taught in the last two years, for these cases it will not be permitted to take part in the discussion regarding the performance of the same nor will they be allowed to award a mark. Abstention for this reason will be recorded in the minutes of the session.
8. The jury shall be composed of established pianists and/or piano professors; the composition of the jury will be published on the web site. The artistic director may at any time invite new members to join the jury, if circumstances require.
9. Before starting to play, the candidates shall present themselves to the jury with a valid identity document and provide at least one printed copy of the compositions that will be played.
10. The list with the scheduled time for each category will be published on the web site 10 days before the beginning of the competition. The playing order follows alphabetical order. The initial letter of the youngest candidate's surname in category A will be used to start. For categories A the first letter will be drawn by one candidate just before auditions start. Candidates must check the scheduled time on the web site or by phone or by SMS on + 393333987639. They must be present at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
11. The registration fee will be refunded in the following cases: should the whole competition or a specific category have to be cancelled because of circumstances beyond the organizers' control; should there be too many candidates (the applications received first will be accepted and the registration fee be refunded to the excluded candidates).
12. The winners must participate in the gala-concert and prize giving ceremony that will take place on July 19th at 19:00 in the Castle Square (piazza del Castello) of Oricola or in any other location that has been previously notified. The organization reserves the right to record and broadcast on radio, TV or web, any stage of the competition.
13. Travel expenses will be borne by the candidate. The winners' prizes will be awarded at the prize-giving ceremony and may be subject to any legally applicable deductions.
14. Registration fee for each candidate:
€30 for category A and B;
€50 for category C and D;
€70 for category E;
The payment by bank transfer must be made by July 1st 2015 to the bank account of the association "il cuscino di stelle - Pietro Iadeluca", address: via della Montagna 29, Pereto (Italy); bank name and location: Banca del Fucino, Carsoli (Italiy); IBAN: IT36Z0312440510000000231442, BIC: BAFUITRRXXX.
15. Registration must be completed by July 1st 2015 by email or post. The application must contain:
Registration form correctly filled in ;
Proof of payment of the registration fee;
Copy of an identity document of the candidate (or of the legal representative for candidates under 18 years old).
16. Legal requirements: in applying, the candidate accepts all the rules of the competition as here presented, he/she allows the treatment of personal data, according to Decree Law 196/2003, article 13, and he/she consents to the association "il cuscino di Stelle- Pietro Iadeluca" using any audio-visual or other material, obtained during the different stages of the competition. The Court of L'Aquila shall be competent for any controversy.
To submit your application or for any questions:
Cultural Association "Il Cuscino di Stelle - Pietro Iadeluca" via della Montagna n.29, 67064 Pereto (Italy);
Tel.: +393333987639.
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Internet site: www.pietroiadeluca.it
Contact person, Armando Iadeluca
Artistic direction, Davide Di Censo.
Competition venue: Teatro Comunale La Fenice, Piazza dei Martiri Antifascisti 1, Arsoli.
Gala concert and prize-giving ceremony venue: Piazza del Castello, Oricola.
How to reach the competition from Rome (about 1h):
-by train: from Roma-Tiburtina station, stations at Arsoli or Oricola-Carsoli (contact us if you need transfer from the station to the competition)
-by bus: with Prontobus (from Roma Fiumicino or Roma Tiburtina) or COTRAL (Terminal Ponte Mammolo).
-by car: highway A24 exits Arsoli or Carsoli-Oricola.
