Dear music friends, Ufa State Institute of arts named after Zagir Ismagilov
invites you to participate in the 3d International Zagir Ismagilov Musicians Competition!
http:// www.ufaart.ru
POSITION
of the 3d International Zagir Ismagilov Musicians Competition
1. Founding idea and Aims
This Competition pays tribute to the memory of an outstanding Bashkir composer Zagir Ismagilov and his musical achievements, and seeks to discover young and talented musicians.
1.1. Aims and objectives of the 3d International Zagir Ismagilov Musicians Competition (further - Competition) are:
- Preservation and development of arts education, professional development of artists in the preparation of secondary and higher education institutions to identify and support young talents, to provide an appropriate environment for their creative development;
- Development of creative linkages between institutions of the Russian Federation and foreign countries;
- Activation of the cultural life in the regions, drawing attention to the cultural potential of Bashkortostan;
- Work with young people in promoting classical art;
- Professional development of teachers in the field of musical art.
1.2. The founders of the competition are: Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan and Ufa State Institute of arts named after Zagir Ismagilov.
1.3. The organizing committee is formed by the founders.
1.4. The Competition is held from 7 to 16 November 2016 in Ufa on the basis of Ufa State Institute of arts named after Zagir Ismagilov.
1.5. The symbolism of the contest, logo, sketches of medals, models of the booklet, certificates and diplomas are approved by the organizing committee.
1.6. The judges will consist of respectable composers, musicians and scholars.
2. Conditions of participation and enrollment
2.1. The Competition is open to young musicians from around the world – artists of concert organizations and musical theaters, teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students of higher educational institutions and students of secondary vocational education.
Participants are divided into two groups, juniors and seniors. The junior group consists of those aged 17-22 (14-19), and the senior group consists of those aged 23-32 (20-32). The competition is held in two age groups for nominations:
Vocal (The 1st group - from 17 to 22, the 2nd group - from 23 to 32),
Piano, violin, cello, double bass (The 1st group - from 14 to 19, the 2nd group - from 20 to 32).
2.2. For participation in the competition are submitted to the organizing committee the scanned copies of the following documents:
- A completed application with a full program of tours (with the author, the title essay, key, opus, duration);
- Completed pages of the passport;
- Document of musical education or background music from an educational institution;
- A creative feature-school recommendation (for students) or the recommendation of a famous musician, musical figure or the head of the concert organization;
- A brief artistic biography (education, names of teachers, the title of laureate at the competitions, participation in festivals, concerts, record);
- JPEG photo not less than 640x480 pixels.
These documents must be sent before September 19, 2016 to the e-mail:
2.3. Each candidate will be notified by the organizing committee for admission to the competition no later than October 10, 2016. The candidate must confirm their participation in the contest before October 10, 2016 and notify the organizing committee (no later than one week before arrival) the date of arrival, time and flights, train number.
2.4. Documents sent to the organizing committee will not be returned.
3. The order of competition
3.1. Auditions are held in public on the nominations of several tours:
Vocal -
The 1st age Group - 2 Rounds (1 qualifying and 1 final with instrument and (or) a`capella (folk song),
The 2nd age Group – 3 Rounds (2 qualifying and 1 final with orchestra);
PIANO, VIOLIN, CELLO (1st and 2nd age groups) - 3 rounds (2 qualifying rounds and 1 final with orchestra);
Bass - Round (1st and 2nd age groups) – 3 Rounds (2 qualifying and 1 final with piano accompaniment).
3.2. All works must be played from memory.
3.3. The sequence of appearance in the competition is determined by a draw and retained until the end of the competition. Each piece can be performed only in one round.
3.4. Each participant is given an acoustic rehearsal (20 min.) in the hall, which will host the audition. Finalists receive one rehearsal with orchestra (45 min.).
3.5. By the final round will be allowed no more than 6 participants in each group for each nomination.
3.6. Decisions by the judging committee cannot be altered.
3.7. The judging committee may decide to reduce or terminate the contest program execution outside the scope of the regulations or in the event of an obvious result of execution - with the consent of all members of the judging committee.
3.8. The member of jury who is a participant`s teacher, in the discussion and voting on that contestant does not participate.
4. Awards
4.1. Awards are bestowed separately for Juniors and Seniors.
4.2. In each nomination are awarded the title of laureates and winners, as well as the possible presentation of diplomas to the accompanists and soloists for the best performance of Zagir Ismagilov.
4.3. Participants not admitted to the final round will be awarded with diplomas.
4.4. State and public organizations, creative unions, media, institutions, companies and individuals in agreement with the Organizing Committee may establish special prizes. Determination of laureates and winners of special prizes takes place at the final meeting of the judging committee.
5. Financial conditions
5.1. Payment of all costs associated with staying in the Competition (a round-trip ticket, accommodation, per diem), is made by sending organizations or the participants themselves.
5.2. Foreign participants obtain their passports and visas themselves for entry into the territory of the Russian Federation. If necessary, the organizing committee sends an invitation to the contest.
5.3. The organizing committee provides assistance to participants and accompanying persons in the booking of hotels (on request) and attending competitive events.
5.4. The organizing committee does not provide contestants, their accompanists and other accompanying persons with any kind of insurance.
In case of disagreement in the interpretation of this provision, the correct text is the text set out in the Russian language
Additional information
Tel / Fax: (347) 2724 983 - Reception of Ufa State Institute of arts named after Zagir Ismagilov;
2721 738 – Concert Department;
Institute website: www.ufaart.ru
Khasbiullina Alsu Afganovna, Vice-rector for academic and educational work: tel. (347) 2724 135;
Sukhanov Vladimir Pavlovich, Dean of the music Department: tel. (347) 2731734;
Ismagilova Leila Zagirovna, Head of the Composition Department:tel. (347) 2738 269;
Sagitova Farzana Fatkullovna, Head of Vocal Art Department: tel. (347) 2722 205 (home); 8927239 32 59;
Shaikhutdinov Rustam Radzhapovich, Head of the Department of special piano: tel. 8 919 763 66 13;
Sitdikova Flura Bulatovna, Head of the Department of stringed instruments (Violin), tel. (347) 2769 573 (home), 8917753 61 43;
Afanasyev Mark Danatovich, Assistant of professor of stringed instruments (Cello), tel. (347) 2230 881 (home), 8917756 87 14;
Zinov Vladimir Dmitrievich, Professor of stringed instruments (Double Bass), tel. (347) 2 283 920 (home), 8917462 65 50.
Program for performance at the contest
(Note works of Bashkir composers included in the competition program,
presented at the Institute site www.ufaart.ru)
Specialty "Piano"
Group 1 (from 14 to 19)
Round I
1. Classical sonata allegro (J.Haydn, W.Mozart, M.Clementi, L.Beethoven).
2. Virtuoso etude (F.Chopin, F.Liszt, S.Rachmaninov, A.Skryabin and others).
3. Program by choice.
(Duration of the program - no more than 20 min.)
Round II
1. Product of keyboard repertoire (J.S.Bach, G.Handel, D.Scarlatti, J.F.Rameau, F.Couperin).
2. Work of a composer of 19th-early 20th century (up to S.Rachmaninov, A.Scriabin, N.Medtner, C.Debussy,
M.Ravel inclusive).
3. One of the following works:
Z.Ismagilov. Prelude and Toccata
L.Ismagilova. Variations
L.Ismagilova. Two concert pieces or a contemporary work of the author, written after 1950.
(Duration of the program - no more than 35 min.)
Round III (with orchestra)
I or II-III parts of the following concerts:
W.Mozart. Concert № 23 A-dur, K.488
L.Beethoven. Concert № 1 C-dur, op.15
E.Grieg. Concert. op.16
S.Rachmaninov. Concert № 1 fis-moll. op.1 (second edition); Concert №2 c-moll, op.18
F.Chopin. Concert №1 e-moll, op.11; Concert №2 f-moll, op.21
S.Prokofiev. Concert №1 Des-dur, op.10
L.Ismagilova. Concert
Group 2 (from 20 to 32)
Round I
1. Product of clavier repertoire (J.S.Bach, G.Handel, D.Scarlatti, J.F.Rameau, F.Couperin)
2. F.Chopin. Etude op. 10 or op. 25 (except № №3, 6, 19)
3. Virtuozny Etude (F.Liszt, S.Rachmaninov, A.Skryabin, C.Debussy, B.Bartok, S.Prokofiev, I.Stravinsky,
D.Ligeti)
4. One of the following works:
Z.Ismagilov. Prelude and Toccata
L.Ismagilova. Passacaglia and Fugue or a contemporary work of the author, written after 1950
(Duration of the program - no more than 20 min.)
Round II
1. Classical sonata (J.Haydn, W.Mozart, M.Clementi, L.Beethoven)
2. Work of a composer of the 19th - beginning of 20th century (including S.Rachmaninov, A.Scriabin,
N.Medtner, M.Ravel)
3. Program by choice
(Duration of the program - no more than 40 min.)
Round III (with orchestra)
One of the following concerts:
L.Beethoven. Concert №3, c-moll, op.37; Concert №5 Es-dur, op.73
P.Tchaikovsky. Concert №1 b-moll, op.23
S.Rachmaninov. Concert №2 c-moll, op.18; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43
F.Chopin. Concert №1 e-moll, op.11; Concert №2 f-moll, op.21
F.Liszt. Concert №1 Es-dur, S.124; Concert №2 A-dur, S.125
J.Brahms. Concert №1 d-moll, op.15
S.Prokofiev. Concert №1 Des-dur, op.10; Concert №3 C-dur, op.26
Specialty "Solo singing"
Group 1 (from 17 to 22)
Round I
1. Aria from opera, cantata or oratorio of the 17th-18th centuries.
2. Work of a Russian composer of the 20th century (preferably Z.Ismagilov).
Round II
1. Aria from an opera composer of the 19th – 20th centuries (the choice of the contestant)
2. Work of a composer of the 20th century – a representative of one of the national schools (including
Z. Ismagilov):
Soprano: "Roars my forest" to the R.Nazarov poems.
Tenor: "Evening Agidel" to the N.Nadzhmi poems.
Mezzo-soprano: "You're the one" to the Sh.Bikkul poems.
Baritone: "Two birch trees" to the N.Idelbay poems.
Bass: "Skylark" to the H.Tufan poems.
3. Folk song with instrument or a`capella (preferably the region represented by the participant).
Group 2 (from 23 to 32)
Round I
1. Aria from opera, cantata or oratorio of the 17th-18th centuries.
2. Aria from an opera composer of the 19th-20th centuries (the choice of the contestant).
3. Romance or song of the Russian composer (preferably Z.Ismagilov).
Round II
1. Aria from an opera composer foreign of the 19th-20th centuries.
2. Aria from an opera of the Russian composer of the 19th-20th centuries.
3. Work of a composer of the 20th century – a representative of one of the national schools (including
Z. Ismagilov):
Soprano by choice: "Nightingale" to the Y.Kulmy poems.
"Spring and flowers" to the J.Gilyazhev poems.
Tenor: "Longing for the valleys of the Ural Mountains" to the G.Zaynasheva poems.
Mezzo - soprano: "First Love" to the A.Igebaev poems.
Baritone: "The mystery of youth" to the Ya.Kulmy poems.
Bass: "I Sing" to the Z.Biisheva poems.
4. Folk song (preferably the region represented by the participant).
Round III
(Final audition with orchestra)
1. Opera aria (the participant's choice).
2. Aria from an Opera composer of the 20th century - a representative of one of the national schools (including
Z. Ismagilov).
Note:
a) All works performed from memory, preferably in their original language;
b) Work performed in one round, can not be repeated in other rounds;
c) Changes in the program are allowed in exceptional cases, only in consultation with the chairman of the judging committee;
g) The procedure for execution of works in all rounds can be changed (by the participant);
d) The presence of musical material (the score and orchestral parts) must be agreed in advance with the organizing committee.
Specialty "Violin"
Group 1 (from 14 to 19)
Round I
1. J.S.Bach. Two parts of the sonatas or partitas for solo violin. Necessarily execution of two consecutive parts.
2. N.Paganini. One of 24 Caprices or
H.Wieniawski. One of Caprices (op. 10, № № 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, op. 18, № № 3, 4, 5).
Round II
1. Work of a composer of 20th century – a representative of one of the national schools (including Z. Ismagilov. Poem).
2. Virtuoso piece of participant's choice
Round III (with orchestra)
I or II - III parts of the following concerts:
H.Wieniawski. Concert №2 d-moll. op.22
M.Bruch. Concert №1 g-mol, op.26
E.Lalo. Spanish Symphony d-moll, op.21
A.Vietan. Concert №5 a-moll, op.37
K.Sen-Sans. Concert №3 h-moll, op.61
F.Mendelssohn. Concert e-moll, op.64
Group 2 (from 20 to 32)
Round I
1. I.S.Bach. Two parts of the sonatas for violin solo (necessarily execution of two consecutive parts):
Sonata g – moll, BWV 1001
Sonata a – moll, BWV 1003
Sonata C – dur, BWV 1005
or Chaconne from the Partita d-moll, BWV 1004
2. N.Paganini. One of 24 Caprices.
3. One of P.Tchaikovsky plays: Melody, Melancholy serenade, Meditation, Scherzo, Waltz-Scherzo.
Round II
1. Virtuoso piece of the participant's choice.
2. Work of a composer of 20th century - a representative of one of the national schools (including Z. Ismagilov. Scherzo).
Round III (with orchestra)
One of the following concerts:
N.Paganini. Concert №1 D-dur, op.6
J.Sibelius. Concert d-moll, op. 47
A.Khachaturian. Concert d-moll
P.Tchaikovsky. Concert D-dur, op.77
J.Brahms. Concert D-dur, op. 77
D.Shostakovich. Concert №1 a-moll, op.77
L.Ismagilova. Concert.
Specialty "Cello"
Group 1 (from 14 to 19)
Round I
1. J.S. Bach. From the first three suites: Prelude, Sarabande, Gigue.
2. F.Chopin – A.Glazunov. Etude
3. Work of a composer of 20th century – a representative of one of the national schools (including play of
Z. Ismagilov)
Round II
1. One of the oldest sonatas:
J.Sammartino. G-dur
I.Birkenshtok. G-dur
A.Ariosto. E-moll
J.Breval. G-dur
L.Boccherini (any of six sonatas).
2. A.Dvorak. "The Forest Calm".
3. One of the works: a) L.Boccherini. Rondo