Open Category.
Our open category for performers of all ages and adjudicated by the world’s leading and most respected musicians. US$50 Application Fee. Max applicants: 200.
Repertoire
First round performance should be ONE or MORE free choice works in any style, and should not exceed the duration of 10 mins. (Excerpts of pieces are allowed)
Semi-final round performance should not exceed the duration of 15 mins. The repertoire must include works from at least two contrasting musical periods. Pieces from the previous round cannot be repeated. A maximum of 32 players will be admitted to the Semi-finals.
Final round performance should not exceed the duration of 25 mins. The repertoire must include works from at least two contrasting musical periods. One piece from the previous rounds may be repeated. A maximum of 5 players will be admitted to the Final round.
*time durations are for playing only, tuning and introduction is not included in time limit.
第一轮自选乐曲一首或多首，整个演奏必须在10分钟或以内完成，作品时期及风格不限。（允许节选乐曲）。
第二轮（半决赛）乐曲必须包含至少两个不同音乐时期的作品，总计时间不超过15分钟，乐曲不得与预赛相同。最多32名参赛者可以进入半决赛。
决赛乐曲必须包含至少两个不同音乐时期的作品，总计时间不超过25分钟，只有一首乐曲可以跟之前赛程的重复。最多5名参赛者可以进入决赛。
*时间限定仅适用于表演，调音和自我介绍不算进限定的时间
1st Prize - US$5000
The winner will also receive a Hanson N3 hand-crafted concert guitar (same model played in concert by world’s leading concert artists) – the winner will be able to provide their preferred specifications (scale length, nut width, etc.) for the guitar to ensure it is the ideal instrument for them
Udo Roesner Da Capo 75 special amplifier valued at US$999.
The winner may be invited to perform at future Altamira International Guitar Symposiums in HK and China subject to conditions imposed due to COVID-19
2nd Prize - US$2000
plus Gift Bag
3rd Prize - US$1000
plus Gift Bag
Jury - Open Category
[TBD]
Application Process.
First Round:
The first round application video submitted must be a newly recorded, unedited live performance uploaded to a streaming service – YouTube or Youku. A direct link (public or unlisted) of the video should be submitted as the application. While sound quality is not judged, it is highly preferred that a good sound system is used to record the sound separate from the video.
Applicants MUST introduce themselves at the start of the video and state they are entering the 2020 Altamira International Virtual Guitar Competition. Keep the video timing to the requirements above, if you play for over the recommended time, the additional time (after the required time) will not be viewed and considered by the jury.
Applicants should submit their first round application videos here. Successful applicants progressing to the finals will be contacted directly with instructions on submitting their final videos. At this stage they will also be asked to provide:
- A PDF or JPG of ID or Passport showing applicant age (redacted images accepted)
- PDF of music performed (final round only)
Semi-final and Final Round:
For the final rounds, we will ask finalists to send in their unedited full performance video (via large file transfer provided – Google Drive, WeTransfer, QQ etc.) instead of a YouTube/Youku link. We will collate these into one full video for adjudication purposes and for streaming on official Altamira social channels.
Video Required Text:
The title of the video application must follow this exact template:
‘Altamira Guitars – AIVGC 2021 – [Applicant Name] – [Application Category]’
The description of the video application must follow this exact template form:
This is my application video for the 2021 Altamira International Virtual Guitar Competition.
Full Name - [Enter]
Application Category - [Enter]
Round – [Enter e.g. application round, semi final round)
City and Country of origin - [Enter]
Name of Repertoire performed:
Piece 1. [time stamp 00:00 - piece title – composer]
Piece 2. [time stamp 00:00 – piece title – composer]
Applicant Eligibility
Altamira reserves the right to refuse applications from established concertizing guitarists. At Altamira’s discretion, established performers will be notified immediately and issued a full refund of the application fee should they be deemed ineligible to participate.