We invite pianists, piano duos, chamber ensembles with piano and
conductors. All talented music students and graduates from all
countries may apply. There is no strict age limit, but only advanced
applicants will be considered for public performances. Juvenile
participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
REPERTOIRE
Piano Institute:
Candidates may choose any repertoire for study. We recommend to include
a solo piece by a Polish composer. Selected pieces should be memorized.
Concerto Performance:
a movement of a concerto from the following works:
Bach D Minor, F Minor, G Minor
Haydn D Major,
Mozart KV 175, 238, 271, 246, 413, 414.
Competition:
To participate in the competition pianists have to prepare one major
composition (e.g. sonata, variations etc.) and two or three shorter
pieces
(e.g. etudes, preludes), preferably of various styles.
Conducting Workshop:
Haydn: Symphony No. 88
Stravinsky: Concerto in D for Strings
Debussy: Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune
Summer in
Chopin's Homeland
International Music Festival & Institute
Naleczów, Poland
COST
The cost of participation for pianists is EUR 1000 per person, for duos
EUR 1500, for trios EUR 2000. It includes accommodation, three meals a
day from the evening of July 18 until morning of July 31 and the cost
of transportation from the airport. The cost of participation in the
conducting workshop is EUR 850 and it includes acommodation and meals
from the evening of July 22 until the morning of July 31. The room and
board fee for observers, guests and family members is EUR 750. Travel
expenses to Poland, admission fees to museums, and meals while on
sightseeing tours, are not included. Participants will be accommodated
in double rooms with bathrooms at the
"CSW Energetyk" Hotel in
Naleczów.
DEADLINE & FEES
The suggested deadline for sending applications and a registration fee
of EUR 50 is June 1, 2010 but we recommend to apply as soon as possible
because we can only accept a limited number of candidates. You may send
your application by regular mail, fax or e-mail. In your e-mail include
your full name, date of birth, address, phone number, your repertoire
for the festival and a short biography. Request an application form by
e-mail or
click here. You can pay the
registration fee by cashier's check, international money order or US
bank personal check. The participation fee will be due on the first day
of the festival. Send applications and the registration fee to:
Kazimierz Brzozowski - Director
2120 Callie Dr., Walled Lake, MI 48390, U.S.A.
kazimierz_b@hotmail.com
