Rules
- The competition will be held online from June 3rd to June 6th, 2023.
- For Junior categories we will use the point range system for their prizes
- The judges decision is final.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : 13:00pm, June 3rd, 2023
APPLICATION
- In order to register, please use the application form on the "APPLICATION" page.
- Once you submit the application, we will send you a confirmation e-mail.
- A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport is required.
- The candidates of "Professional Pianists" should prepare their biography
- All the documents(biography and proof of age) should be sent to info@globalarts21.com once you receive your confirmation e-mail.
- Candidates are allowed to change their program until June 3rd, 2023.
- Application fee can be paid either on the "APPLICATION FEE" page or via PayPal.
- Application fee is non-refundable. (Early bird- $90 by May 31st, or $130 by deadline).
- A document which confirms the payment of the application fee is required.
CATEGORIES
- Junior 1 : Born before June 3rd, 2016 -June 6th, 2013
- Junior 2 : Born between June 3rd, 2013 ~ June 6th, 2010
- Junior 3 : Born between June 3rd, 2010 ~ June 6th, 2007
- Junior 4 : Born between June 3rd, 2007 ~ June 6th, 2004
- Professional Pianists: Born after June 3rd, 2004
REPERTOIRE
Junior 1 ~ 4
Preliminary Round: A free choice
- Junior 1: max. 3 min.
- Junior 2: max. 5 min.
- Junior 3: max. 7 min.
- Junior 4: max. 12 min.
Final Round: A free choice (Junior 1,2 can use the same video as their Preliminary Round)
- Junior 1: max. 5 min.
- Junior 2: max. 7 min.
- Junior 3: max. 10 min.
- Junior 4: max. 15 min.
Professional Pianists
- Preliminary Round: min.3 minutes to Max. 15 minutes of free program
- Final Round: Max. 30 minutes of free program.
Both Rounds will be online
BOTH PROGRAMS MUST BE DIFFERENT-Except Category I and II
VIDEOS
- All the works must be memorized and all the repeats indicated in the score are optional.
- The original edition is recommended but not required.
- Videos must be uploaded on YouTube as UNLISTED.
- The title of the video must be applicant's name and category.
- If your program is more than one piece, please make a playlist and send us a link for the playlist.
- No restrictions on which hall, what microphone you use, however we recommend HD video if possible. iPad and Cellphone recording is possible.
-No electric keyboard.
- The whole performance must be recorded using a grand piano.
- The contestant’s face and hands must be clearly visible throughout the recording.
- Separate videos of movements (in case of a sonata or multi-movement works) are acceptable.
RESULTS
- The result of finalists will be announced on June 22nd at 8pm (CDT).
- The result of winners will be announced on June 27th at 8pm (CDT).
- You can see the results here.
PRIZES
Category 1 &2
Grand Prize : $100 cash award and Diploma (each category)
Rachmaninoff International Competition (China) Pre-Qualification Waiver
1st, 2nd and 3rd : Diploma
Category 3 & 4
Grand Prize : $150 cash award and Diploma (each category)
Rachmaninoff International Competition (China) Pre-Qualification Waiver
1st, 2nd and 3rd: Diploma
Professional Pianists:
1st Prize: $1,000 cash award,
An opportunity to perform with Symphony Orchestra,
Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition Pre-Qualification Waiver
2nd and 3rd:
Diploma &Rachmaninoff International Competition Pre-Qualification Waiver