Dear Colleagues,

Music School Stankovi and Art Association KREARTIVA from Belgrade

Invite you to

Second International Belgrade Chopin Fest

PIANO COMPETITION
27 th 28 th February, 2014

Unique Piano Competition, as a part of Belgrade Chopin Fest 2014 (27.02. - 02.03.), continues the
tradition of the renowned event Sopenijada, representing and promoting young piano talents from
Serbia, the region and Europe, who perform work of the piano poet - Frederic Chopin.
Belgrade Chopin Fest, as an international professional - cultural event, brings together young
pianists, music students, representatives of the profession, prominent guests from Serbia and abroad,
amateurs and lovers of piano music and art in general.
Belgrade Chopin Fest is a specific promotion of youth, creation and knowledge and beside the
competition includes a variety of activities: master classes, lectures, concerts, workshops for children.

RULES OF PARTICIPATION AND REGISTRATION

II INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (further Competition) will be held from 27th to 28th, 2014.,
(dates depend on the number of candidates), at Concert Hall of Music School Stankovic Belgrade,
(1a Kneza Miloa St.)
CATEGORIES AND PROGRAM OF THE COMPETITION
Competition is divided in three categories.
- CATEGORY I - students of elementary music schools
Required a Chopin piece and the free program - one or more pieces, in total duration of 7 to 15 min.
- CATEGORY II - students of music high schools
Required a Chopin piece and the free program - one or more pieces, in total duration 15 to 20 min.
- CATEGORY III students of music academies, conservatories and colleges
Required a Chopin piece and the free program - one or more pieces, in total duration of 20 to 25 min.
JURY
- Candidates evaluate international, academic Jury, consisting of renowned pianists and piano professors
- Jury declares the winner and special commended candidates in each category
- Jury assigns the Special prize for the best interpretation of Chopin's compositions
AWARDS

Winner of Category I - 100

Winner of Category II - 200

Winner of Category III - 300

Special prize for the best interpretation of Chopin's compositions 100

Special commendation gift bags
Mini Concert tour - three concerts for the winners of Competition, after the Festival
All competitors will be given Diploma of Participation.

RULES
1. The right to participate in the Competition have regular and part - time students of primary and
secondary music schools and academies
2. Competition is divided in three categories
3. Deadline for submission of applications is 14th February, 2014
4. The number of participants is limited to 60
5. The program is performed by heart
6. Competitors who exceed the time limit, the Jury may interrupt
7. The competition is open to the public
8. Schedule of rehearsals and candidates performing on the Competition will be announced at the
Festival's web site, no later than the 24th of February, and on bulletin boards in Music School
Stankovi (1a Kneza Miloa St. and 6 Deanska St.)
9. Results of Competition will be announced at the Festival's web site www.belgradechopinfest.com, on
the 28th of February, and on bulletin boards in Music School Stankovi (1a Kneza Miloa St. and 6
Deanska St.)
10. Jury decisions are final and irrevocable
11. The Award Ceremony and Concert of the winners will be held on the 1st of March at 6pm at Concert
Hall of Music School Stankovic
12. The repertoire of the winners concert is chosen by the Jury
13. Cash prizes will be paid to the winners within 30 days at the end of the Competition
14. Donation for Participation Category: I - 25, II 30, III 35
15. In case of cancellation, donation for participation will not be refunded
16. Participants bear themselves the travel and accommodation expenses in Belgrade
17. The organizer reserves the right to record, reproduce and broadcast Competition and Concert of the
winners without payment to the participants
18. The Organizer reserves the right to make changes

MASTER CLASSES
Belgrade Chopin Fest organizes Master classes by eminent academic professors:
Jokut Mihailovi Professor, Faculty of Music, Belgrade (up to 16 lessons)
Branko Peni Head of the Department and Professor, Faculty of Music, Belgrade (up to 16 lessons)
Biljana Gorunovi Head of the Department and Professor, Academy of Art, Novi Sad (up to 16 lessons)
Nevena Popovi Professor, Faculty of Music, Belgrade (up to 16 lessons)
1. The right to participate in the Master classes have participants in the Competition, as well as pupils /
students who do not participate in the Competition
2. Candidates interested in Master classes apply for one lesson in duration of 45 minutes
(NOTE: The candidate may subsequently apply for an additional lesson, if there are available terms for the
lessons)
3. In the application for Master classes it is advisable to enter the names of at least two professors who
the candidate wishes to work with (in the case there are no available terms with the first of them)
4. Master classes will be held at Music School Stankovi (6 Deanska St)
5. For Candidates who participates in the Competition, Master classes will be organized on Saturday and
Sunday (2nd and 3rd of March), and for other candidates also, on the 27th and 28th of February
6. The Master classes candidates play program by free choice
7. Donation to Master classes is 30.

REGISTRATION
Completed application, certified by the school / academy (with indication: BELGRADE CHOPIN FEST
PIANO COMPETITION) and the proof of payment, should be, no later than 14th February:

Sent by e-mail to: sopenijada@gmail.com

Delivered in person or sent to the Music School "Stankovi", 1a Kneza Miloa St., Belgrade
Donation for:
- Participation in the Competition - I Category in the amount of 25
- Participation in the Competition - II Category in the amount of 30
- Participation in the Competition - III Category in the amount of 35
- Participation in the Master Class, in the amount of 30
pay according to the following instructions:
56a: Intermediary bank:

VBOEATWW
OSTERREICHISCHE VOLKSBANKEN AG
VIENNA

57A: Account with institution:

SABRRSBG
SBERBANK SRBIJA AD
BELGRADE, SERBIA

59:

RS35285204120989263965
KREARTIVA
ISMETA MUJEZINOVICA 27
BEOGRAD (NOVI BEOGRAD), SRBIJA

Beneficiary customer:

Note: Usage of the field 70 is mandatory.

Purpose: BELGRADE CHOPIN FEST PIANO COMPETITION

Welcome !
Obrad Nedeljkovi
Director of Music School Stankovi the Host of Piano Competition
ORGANIZATION TEAM OF PIANO COMPETITION
Milenija Relji Head of the Piano Department Music School "Stankovi" and Festival Director
Ivana Matijevi Piano professor Music School Stankovi and Festival Art Director
Maja Radosavljevi Piano professor Music School Stankovi and Secretary of Piano Competition
Milica Davini Piano professor Music School Stankovi and Coordinator of Piano Competition

More information:
W: www.belgradechopinfest.com
E: sopenijada@gmail.com
T: +381 63 317 513 & +381 63 318 112

KRE ART IVA

PIANO COMPETITION & MASTER CLASS 2014

Application form

Name and Surname: Daniele Espndola

Date of birth: 15th of June, 1979
School / Academy: University of Music from Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ, Music School)

http://www.musica.ufrj.br/
City / State: Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil
Class / grade: graduated and post graduated in Music (Bachelor and Master Degree)
Professors name: Antonio Bezzan (Brazilian pianist who studied in Hungary, in the Franz
Liszt Academy in Budapest)
I am applying for Category (circle / bold)
I

II

III

Programme

I am applying for Master Class:

Yes
(I am only applying for the Master Class)

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Selected professors
1.Jokut Mihailovi
2. Branko Peni
Programme
Liszt, Franz: Funerailles
Mozart, W. Amadeus: Fantasia in D minor
Chopin, Frederic: Nocturne in C# minor Op. 27 n.1
I am also studying the Mozarts Fantasia in C minor, and the Prokofiev 3 rd. Sonata
Contact telefon: 00 55 21 991191101
Contact e-mail: dannyclubbing@yahoo.com.br

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