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The Robert J. Vidal Classical Guitar Competition, organised by the Town Hall of Barbezieux Saint Hilaire, will be held in Barbezieux (Charente, France) on 15, 16 & 17 September 2011. The Competition is held every two years.. |
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| Article 2 |
The Competition is open to solo guitarists of all nationalities under 32 years of age in 2011 |
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| Article 3 |
| Each candidate shall fill in an application form and provide : |
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A photocopy of current proof of identity, e.g. a valid passport. |
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Certified photocopies of diplomas or two handwritten recommendations making specific reference to the Competition from two recognised musicians or teachers. |
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A curriculum vitae written in English or French and a recent photograph. |
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The full programme giving precise lengths of each of the three pieces. |
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The completed and signed application form. |
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The registration fee of €70 payable by postal order, bank cheque or money order made out to « Association CAC de Barbezieux ». (Comité d’Animation Culturelle, Mairie, 16300 Barbezieux). |
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In order to be to be validated applications must be received no later than 10 July 2011 at the following address :
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Concours International de Guitare « Robert J Vidal »
Mairie
16300 Barbezieux
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accueil@mairie-barbezieux.fr |
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Applications may be refused if a candidate does not meet the required level of expertise, or in the case of an incomplete application form. Successful candidates will receive notification at the latest two months before the Competition (15 juillet 2010). |
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| Article 4 |
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In order to be to be validated applications must be received no later than 10 July 2011 at the following address : |
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he organisers are responsible for transporting competitors from Angoulême train station to Barbezieux. |
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Candidates are requested to confirm the date and time of their arrival by
10 September 2011 at the latest by e-mail to the following address :
accueil@mairie-barbezieux.fr |
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| Article 5 : tests |
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The preliminary round will be held on Thursday, 15 September, 2011 at the Théâtre du Castel (16, Place du Château – 16300 Barbezieux, France).
Each competitor must perform a programme of a maximum duration of 12 minutes composed of « Preludio e Toccatina » extrait d’Aquarelle de Sergio Assad Ed. Henry Lemoine HL 25315 and a work or works of his/her choice.
At the end of this round, the names of a maximum of 20 candidates qualifying for the semi-final will be read out in alphabetical order. |
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The semi-final will take place on Friday, 16 September 2011 at the Théâtre du Castel (16, Place du Château – 16300 Barbezieux, France). Each competitor has a free choice as to what he or she may perform however the total duration of this round must not exceed 20 minutes and pieces played in the preliminary round may not be repeated.
At the end of his round, the names of the 6 finalists will be read out in alphabetical order.
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The Final will be held on Saturday, 17 September, 2011 in the concert hall of the Logis de Plaisance, 16300 Barbezieux, France.
Each competitor has a free choice as to what he or she may perform however the total duration of this round must not exceed 30 minutes and pieces played in the semi-final may not be repeated. |
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| Article 6 |
| All stages of the Competition are open to the public. |
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| Article 7 |
| Before playing each candidate must produce valid proof of identity. |
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| Article 8 |
All pieces must be performed without scores.
The jury will take into account not only the quality of the interpretations but also the level and the interest of the programmes presented by each competitor.
The candidates must present the scores to the jury. The use of photocopies is strictly forbidden. |
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| Article 9 |
The order of performance for the semi-final and the final will be decided in a draw. For the eliminatory rounds, alphabetical order will be respected (starting with the first letter to be drawn out of a hat). |
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| Article 15 |
| Unattributed prizes remain the property of the Competition organisers. |
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| Article 16 |
Inscription signifies the candidate’s acceptance of the regulations as set out above and his or her presence on the day and at the times shown on the convocation. Any unjustified absence shall prohibit entry to further competitions. |
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| Article 17 |
| In the case of dispute, only the French version of the present regulations shall apply. |
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| By participating in the competition the candidate gives up the right to any claim in respect of personal accident or injury or material damage sustained whilst taking part in the competition or travelling to or from the events associated with it. |
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