Concours international de guitare

Article 1

The Robert J. Vidal Classical Guitar Competition, created by ODECA (Organisation pour le Développement Européen des Cultures et des Arts), will be held in Barbezieux (Charente, France) on November 12, 13 and 14, 2009.

Article 2

The Competition is open to solo guitarists of all nationalities aged under 32 on November 12, 2009.

Article 3

Each candidate shall fill in an application form and provide:

	1.	Photocopy of proof of identity, e.g., a valid passport;

	2.	Certified photocopies of diplomas or two handwritten recommendations making specific reference to the Competition from two recognised musicians or teachers;

	3.	A curriculum vitae written in English or French and a recent photograph;

	4.	The full programme giving precise lengths of each of the three pieces;

	5.	The completed and signed application form and the registration fee of €70 payable by postal order, bank cheque or money order made out to "Association CAC de Barbezieux".

Applications must be received no later than September 15, 2009 at the following address:

		Concours International de Guitare Classique « Robert J. Vidal » Cc ODECA Mme Régine-Claire Boissard 27 rue Louis Desbrandes - 16000 Angoulême - France

Article 4

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.

Article 5

ODECA is responsible for transporting competitors from Angoulême train station to Barbezieux.
Competitors are responsible for all accommodation, meal and travel expenses.

Article 6

Tests:

	1.	The preliminary round will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Théâtre du Castel, 16 Place du Château, 16300 Barbezieux, France.

		Each competitor must perform « les Variations sur un thème de Django Reinhardt de Léo Brouwer, Editions Musicales Transaltlantiques et Francis Day (trat 1743) » and a work of his/her choice. All this round must not exceed 12 minutes.

		At the end of this round, the names of the 20 candidates qualifying for the semi-final will be read out in alphabetical order.

	2.	The semi-final will take place on Friday, November 13, 2009 at Théâtre du Castel, 16 Place du Château, 16300 Barbezieux, France.

		Each competitor must perform « Sonata Eroica OP.150 de Mauro Giuliani, Edition Schott (GA53) », plus one piece by Léo Brouwer, plus one or several pieces of his/her choice. All this round must not exceed 20 minutes.

		At the end of his round, the names of the 6 finalists will be read out in alphabetical order.

	3.	The Final will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at The Logis de Plaisance, 16300 Barbezieux, France.

		Each competitor must perform « El salto de Tristan de Martin Ackerman, Editions Henry Lemoine (28059 H.L.), plus one piece by Léo Brouwer, plus one or several pieces of his/her choice. All this round must not exceed 30 minutes.

All stages of the Competition are open to the public.

Article 7

All pieces must be performed without scores.
The order in which pieces are performed is at the discretion of the competitor.
The jury will take into account not only the quality and standard of the interpretations but also the actual interest of the programmes presented by each competitor.

Article 8

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).

Article 9

No member of the jury can vote for a competitor who s/he teaches.
The President of the jury must be informed of any such relationship before the preliminary round.

Article 10

The 5 members of the jury will be sole judge in the awarding of the following Prizes:

	1.	First prize: 10,000 euros

	2.	Second prize: 7,000 euros

	3.	Third prize: 3,500 euros

	3.	Fourth prize: 1,500 euros

The jury's decision is final.

Article 11

All competitors shall obey the regulations set out here above and will be present on the day and at the times shown on the notification. Any unjustified absence shall prohibit entry to any further competitions.

Article 12

All existing or future recording, reproduction and distribution rights are the exclusive property of the Competition. Competitors are reminded that is illegal to perform using photocopies of copyrighted, published music.

Article 13

In the case of dispute, only the French version of the present regulations shall apply.

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