Rules

Rules

INTRODUCTION

1.
Competition Goals

The International Tchaikovsky Online Piano Competition for Young Musicians is dedicated in memory of one of the greatest composers, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). This competition is held to motivate young pianists, up to 17 years of age, of different nationalities to master classical music repertoire and to provide them with an opportunity to be consulted by leading musicians and professors on their performance skills. It also provides the opportunity to perform on a global online platform as well as a chance to perform live with an orchestra.

Competition Schedule

The following schedule is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the administration:

Competition Schedule
Application deadline	First round results to be announced	Second round video upload	Announcement of finalists
March 7, 2019	March 26, 2019	March 26 - April 2, 2019	April 8, 2019

Competition Schedule
Arrival of finalists in Seoul	Rehearsal with orchestra	Final round (live audition in Seoul)	Awards ceremony and gala concert
April 16, 2019	April 17, 2019	April 18, 2019	April 19, 2019

Competition Schedule
Application deadline	First round results to be announced
March 7, 2019	March 26, 2019

Competition Schedule
Second round video upload	Announcement of finalists
March 26 - April 2, 2019	April 8, 2019

Competition Schedule
Arrival of finalists in Seoul	Rehearsal with orchestra
April 16, 2019	April 17, 2019

Competition Schedule
Final round (live audition in Seoul)	Awards ceremony and gala concert
April 18, 2019	April 19, 2019

3.
Eligibility

Eligibility The competition is open for participation to pianists of any nationality aged 17 years and under (applicants must be born after March 26, 2002).
4.
Official languages

The official languages of the competition are Korean, English and Russian. In case of misunderstanding, the primary language shall be English. The administration and/or the association shall not take responsibility for any issues arising from or caused by the misinterpretation of translated materials.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1.
Application deadline

Applicants shall submit the online application form posted on the official website by March 7, 2019.
2.
Application fee

Applicants shall remit the entrance fee in the amount of $100 USD in order to participate in the competition. Payment may be carried out at the dedicated section of the online application form.
3.
Adult consent

Applications shall be submitted only with the consent of an adult entitled to represent the rights of the underaged contestant.

Application contents

Application contents
The application must include the following information and materials to qualifying for admission in the competition:
Full legal name	Country of residence
Date of birth	Copy of birth certificate, passport, or any other legal documents certifying date of birth
Brief Curriculum Vitae (resume) that can be used for press or any other competition-related purposes (300-400 words)	A color photo (from the waist up, .jpeg format, not smaller than 300 dpi, taken within 6 months before the date of application) that can be used on the website of the competition, for any kind of printing production, press releases, articles in mass media and other public purposes
Copies of laureate diplomas of other competitions (if the applicant possesses any)	Links to recordings of repertoire performances with full and clear descriptions

Application contents
The application must include the following information and materials to qualifying for admission in the competition:
Full legal name
Country of residence
Date of birth
Copy of birth certificate, passport, or any other legal documents certifying date of birth
Brief Curriculum Vitae (resume) that can be used for press or any other competition-related purposes (300-400 words)
A color photo (from the waist up, .jpeg format, not smaller than 300 dpi, taken within 6 months before the date of application) that can be used on the website of the competition, for any kind of printing production, press releases, articles in mass media and other public purposes
Copies of laureate diplomas of other competitions (if the applicant possesses any)
Links to recordings of repertoire performances with full and clear descriptions

5.
Application upload requirements

All the documentation, except video recordings must be uploaded directly with the online application form and submitted by the appropriate deadline. Documents must be in either DOC or PDF format (convert your file to the appropriate format if scanning your document).

PERFORMANCE REPERTOIRE

First Round (2 pieces)

• One music piece of contestant’s choice

• One music piece which is the 1st movement of any classical sonata
(The total duration of the two pieces must be a minimum of 10 minutes)

The Second Round (2 pieces)

• One music piece of contestant’s choice

• One music piece by P. Tchaikovsky (which was not submitted for the first round)
(The total duration of the two pieces must be a minimum of 15 minutes)

Final Round (2 pieces)

• One solo music piece from the first or second round• The first movement of a concerto from the list below:

W.A.Mozart :
W.A.Mozart :
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K. 271 Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414 Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor, K. 466 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 Piano Concerto No. 24 in c minor, K. 491 Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat Major, K. 595

L.v.Beethoven :
L.v.Beethoven :
Piano Concerto No.1 in C Major, Op.15 Piano Concerto No.2 in B-flat Major, Op.19 Piano Concerto No.3 in c minor, Op.37 Piano Concerto No.4 in G Major, Op.58 Piano Concerto No.5 in E-flat Major, Op.73

F.Chopin :
F.Chopin :
Piano Concerto No.1 in e minor, Op.11 Piano Concerto No.2 in f minor, Op.21

F.Mendelssohn :
F.Mendelssohn :
Piano Concerto No.1 in g minor, Op.25

E.Grieg :
E.Grieg :
Piano Concerto in a minor, Op.16

P.Tchaikovsky :
P.Tchaikovsky :
Piano Concerto No.1 in b-flat minor, Op.23

Piano Concerto No.1 in b-flat minor, Op.23
S.Rachmaninoff :
Piano Concerto No.2 in c minor, Op.18

2.
Gala Concert Repertoire

Contestants shall perform the music pieces chosen by the administration which were performed in the first or second round of the competition.
3.
Repertoire Changes

Any requests to change the repertoire proposed in the application are not permitted.
4.
Video Recordings Requirements

• In order to participate in the competition, it is necessary for candidates to upload video recordings of their performance to YouTube (for citizens of all countries, except China) or Youku (for citizens of China) in accordance with the repertoire requirements.

• Submitted videos should be made within one (1) year prior to application. All uploaded videos will be open to public viewing.

• The final round repertoire is not required for video recording submission.

• Each work, individual movements or excerpts should be uploaded as separate files.

• Clearly label each of the uploaded files with the full name of the composer, full official name of the composition, movement, key, duration, and edition.

• Recordings must be genuinely performed by the participant and must not be edited, nor should any effects such as “reverb” be added.

• Playback and check your recordings in its entirety for any distortion or excessive noises. Review your recordings before uploading to ensure that they are of good quality and best represent your playing ability.

• Each contestant must perform the entire repertoire by memory. Applicants’ hands and feet must be clearly visible.

• All recordings should be of decent picture and sound quality with a recommended minimum resolution of 1080p.

PROCEDURE OF THE COMPETITION

1.
First and Second Rounds

Participants of the first and second rounds are randomly divided into groups using dedicated computer software. Each group will be assigned a jury member who is chosen randomly by the computer program from the official list of jurors. The divided groups (list of participants with assigned jury members) will be posted on the official website of the competition no later than 2 days after the beginning of each round. One (1) participant from each group will qualify for the next round of the competition. However, the jury may additionally recommend one or more participants to qualify for the next round. Recommendations will be considered but all final decisions will be made by the administration.
2.
Admission Exceptions

Previous winners of the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians and other competitions may have the right to participate as of the second round if determined acceptable by the administration.
3.
Final Round

Up to seven (7) musicians will be eligible for the final round. The competition jury, consisting of 9 members, will judge the finalists’ performances accompanied by an orchestra. The performance order of the final round is to be determined by lot. If a contestant does not take part in the final round, he/she will be disqualified from the competition.
4.
Gala Concert Participation

Laureates and diploma holders chosen by the administration must participate in the relevant gala concert. If the contestant refuses to participate without a valid reason, the administration reserves the right to cancel the competition result of the contestant and rescind any award. Laureates of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes must participate in the gala concert in Seoul. The administration may also invite diploma winners to perform at the gala concert.

Rehearsals

All the participants of the final round will be provided with:
All the participants of the final round will be provided with:
Use of a properly equipped private practice studio before the final round One rehearsal at the competition hall before the final round (with orchestra) Use of a properly equipped private practice studio before the gala concert in Seoul One rehearsal at the competition hall before the gala concert in Seoul (with orchestra)

COMPETITION JURY

1.
Jury Members

The competition will be judged by a competent international jury that consists of renowned professors and performers chosen by the administration.
2.
Judging Rules

The duties of the jury will be regulated by rules developed by the administration. Any decisions made by the administration will be deemed final at every stage of the competition and will not be subject for questioning, review or appeal.

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