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Source:
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Launch of 2007 National Piano
& Violin Competition |
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The Search for Singapore¡¯s Next Classical Music
Star |
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The biennial National Piano and Violin
Competition returns this year in its bid to identify talent and develop
excellence in classical music performance. |
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Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC),
the competition serves as a valuable platform to nurture and showcase
young musicians in Singapore. NAC is now inviting participation in the
prestigious event to be held from 5 to 15 December 2007. |
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Over the years the competition has
remained popular amongst aspiring musicians, with the last
competition drawing a total of 276 participants, an increase of
36% from the previous competition. |
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This year the ¡®Open¡¯ category, for
participants aged 25 years and below, has been renamed the
¡®Artist¡¯ category. |
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This change reflects the professional
aspirations of the contestants, many of whom go on to pursue a
full-time career in music. |
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Participants in this category will
also have the chance to display their musical forte through an
expanded concerto set list that now offers more challenging
choices and musical variety. |
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In a significant leap from the six
concerti offered in 2005, this year¡¯s competition will offer a
total of 30 concerti - 15 for the Piano Artist category and 15 for
the Violin Artist category. |
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Alongside the Artist Category,
participants will also be able to take part in the junior,
intermediate, and senior categories where they will be required to
perform works from at least three out of four periods of music -
Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century to the present. |
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Competitors are also encouraged to
offer a balanced and varied programme that display contrasts in
mood and approach. To enable senior category participants to widen
their ensemble experience and repertoire, they will now be
required to prepare any one movement of a concerto of their choice
to be accompanied on a second piano for the Finals. |
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The competition is open to Singapore
citizens and permanent residents. Foreigners studying, working or
residing in Singapore are also eligible to participate in the
Artist category. |
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The top three winners of each category
stand to win trophies, certificates and cash prizes ranging from
$200 to $5,000. |
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NAC is delighted that the Singapore
Hokkien Huay Kuan continues its support for the competition this
year. The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan is a recipient of the Friend
of the Arts Award. |
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Registration for the Competition is
now open. Applications close on 6pm, 31 August 2007. |
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The registration booklet is available
for download from the National Piano and Violin Competition
website, www.nac.gov.sg/npvc.
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The public can contact Ms Anna Chew
(DID: 6837 9544, Email: anna_chew@nac.gov.sg) or Ms Bernice Wong
(DID: 6837 9519, Email: bernice_wong@nac.gov.sg) for enquiries. |
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More..... (annex) |
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Source:
www.nac.gov.sg News Release 23
Mar 2007 |
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