Small Ensemble Category
Our Small Ensemble category is for duo and trio chamber groups (2 or 3 members) and adjudicated by the world’s leading and most respected chamber musicians.
US$50 Application Fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Group of 2 or 3 members
At least one guitarist member
Rounds
First Round:
Applicant videos due on 22 February 2021
100 max applicants
Final Round:
Finals videos due on 22 March 2021
8-10 finalists
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)
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.
*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
Application Process.
First Round:
The first round application video submitted must be a newly recorded performance uploaded to a streaming service – YouTube, Vimeo or Youku. A direct link (public or unlisted) of the video should be submitted as the application.
The applicant group performance may be recorded with all members together (if restrictions allow this), or they may be collated as a split screen video.
The applicant group must have at least one member introduce themselves at the start of the video stating the video was made specifically for the Altamira Qingdao Virtual Ensemble Competition. The video must be a new video for this competition. We reserve the right to not accept applications if it is obvious an old recording has been used. 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. 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.
Groups should submit their first round application videos here. Successful groups progressing to the finals will be contacted directly with instructions on submitting their final videos.
Video Required Text:
The title of the video application must follow this exact template:
‘Altamira Guitars – Altamira Qingdao Ensemble Competition 2020 – [Group Category] – [Group Names/Member Initials]’
The description of the video application must follow this exact template form:
This is my application video for the Altamira Qingdao Ensemble Competition 2020
Full Names of Members - [Enter]
Application Category - [Enter]
Round – [Enter e.g. application round, semi final round)
Name of Repertoire performed:
Piece 1. [time stamp 00:00 - piece title – composer]
Piece 2. [time stamp 00:00 – piece title – composer]
www.altamiraguitars.com
Applicant Eligibility
Altamira reserves the right to refuse applications from established concertizing chamber groups. 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.
1st Prize - US$3000
2nd Prize - US$1000
3rd Prize - US$500
Jury - Small Ensemble Category
First Round:
Denis Azabagic
Carlos Rivera
Dušan Bogdanović
Elina Chekan
Mak Grgic
Final Round:
Martin Chalifour, violin
Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor
Sergio Assad
Rene Izquierdo
Shin-Ichi Fukuda
Female singer / other instrument (big name) - TBD