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Competition rules


International Piano Competition "Alma Cornea Ionescu"
20th edition | 18-21 May 2023

Timisoara, Romania

Competition Terms
The competition is open to all music school students from the 1st to the 12th grade as well as university students. It takes place in one session and comprises two sections:
 

  • Section A - School of pre-university education
    • A.1 1st grade
    • A.2 2nd grade
    • A.3 3rd grade
    • A.4 4th grade
    • A.5 5th grade
    • A.6 6th grade
    • A.7 7th grade
    • A.8 8th grade
    • A.9 9th grade
    • A.10 10th grade
    • A.11 11th grade
    • A.12 12th grade

  • Section B - University education
    • B.1 first and second year students – undergraduate studies
    • B.2 students years III-IV- undergraduate studies
    • B.3 master students
Repertory
The repertory for categories A.1-A.12 includes: Two pieces of different invoice
The repertory for categories B.1-B.3 includes: One or more pieces, provided they fit within the maximum time allowed
 
Time
The duration of the repertoire presentation in the competition must not exceed:  
Categories A.1-A.4: 8 minutes  
Categories A.5-A.8: 15 minutes  
Categories A.9-A.12: 20 minutes  
Category B.1: 15 minutes
Category B.2: 20 minutes
Category B.3: 25 minutes

All the works will be performed from memory. The program mentioned in the registration form cannot be changed. The members of the jury will be personalities from the music education in the participating regions, university and vocational high school teachers, with a rich soloist and pedagogical activity, recognized at international level. The jury will designate the prizes for each category. Its decisions are final. No appeals are accepted

For each category the first, second and third prizes, mentions and special awards will be granted.
First Prize 97-100 points
Second Prize 94-96 points
Third Prize 90-93 points
Honorable mentions 85-89 points

This Google form is available until 10th of may. After that date, you will receive an accommodation form.

Contact
prof. Remus Turcu
phone +40 742 094 836
e-mail almacorneaionescu@gmail.com