PIANO COMPETITION GCC
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PROGRAM & PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Genre
Performing Arts
Instrument
Piano
Important Notes:
* All children up to the age of 17 in the GCC region are invited to participate. If an applicant turns 18 years old before April 25, 2025, they may still participate in the competition, provided they are 17 years old at the time of application.
* The Contestants are free to choose their repertoire, but they should observe period and time restrictions.
* All pieces should be performed from memory.
* If a Contestant chooses to present several pieces in one Round, they should be contrasting in character.
* No pieces can be repeated in the Subsequent Rounds.
* Contestants whose program includes works of contemporary classical music should attach the relevant music sheets to their Application Form.
* The Contestants are free to choose their repertoire, but they should observe period and time restrictions.
* All pieces should be performed from memory.
* If a Contestant chooses to present several pieces in one Round, they should be contrasting in character.
* No pieces can be repeated in the Subsequent Rounds.
* Contestants whose program includes works of contemporary classical music should attach the relevant music sheets to their Application Form.
AGE GROUPS:
Applicants should select their competition age category based on their age as of February 21, 2025.
GROUP A
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6-9 years old
GROUP B
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10-13 years old
GROUP C
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14-17 years old
Round I: Online Submission
Contestants are required to submit a video.Deadline for video submissions - February 21, 2025.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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A video performing two contrasting classical piano pieces from any period up to the 21st century (cantilena and virtuoso).
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GROUP A
Duration: up to 10 minutes. Selection is based on these recordings, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee. -
GROUP B
Duration: up to 15 minutes. Selection is based on these recordings, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee. -
GROUP C
Duration: up to 25 minutes. Selection is based on these recordings, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee.
Round II
This round will be held at Steinway Hall, Dubai.The number of Contestants will be announced after the completion of Round I.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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One or more classical pieces from the period up to the 1970s.
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GROUP A
Duration: up to 10 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee. -
GROUP B
Duration: up to 15 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee. -
GROUP C
Duration: up to 25 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee.
Final ROUND
Final Round will be held at Steinway Hall, Dubai.The number of Contestants will be announced after the completion of Round II. Contestants will compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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One or more pieces including contemporary classical (from the 1970s onwards).
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GROUP A
Duration: up to 10 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee. -
GROUP B
Duration: up to 15 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee. -
GROUP C
Duration: up to 25 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 50 points awarded by the committee.
Award Ceremony & Gala Concert
Will be held at the Dubai Opera Studio.The Top Three Contestants and Honourable mention winners will be announced and awarded.
All Laureates will take part in the Gala Concert, which will close the Competition.
This category is created to encourage, support, and promote young Emirati talents and Emirati music in the region and beyond. Special focus will be dedicated to Emirati composers and music.
* المتسابقون أحرار في اختيار برنامجهم الموسيقي، ولكن يجب عليهم مراعاة القيود الزمنية والأسلوبية.
* يتوجب على جميع المشاركين أداء جميع القطع بدقة من الذاكرة دون الاعتماد على أوراق الموسيقى.
* إذا قرر المشترك تقديم عدة قطع في جولة واحدة، يجب أن تكون متباينة في الطابع.
* يمكن تكرار القطع الموسيقية في الجولات التالية.
* المشتركون الذين يتضمن برنامجهم أعمالًا من الموسيقى الكلاسيكية المعاصرة بالإضافة إلى الأعمال الإماراتية/العربية أو التي تم كتابتها في أسلوب الموسيقى الشرقية يجب أن يرفقوا النوتات الموسيقية ذات الصلة.
* يرجى إرفاق النوتات الموسيقية بطلب التسجيل.
Important Notes:
* All Emirati children up to the age of 17 in the GCC region are invited to participate. If an applicant turns 18 years old before April 25, 2025, they may still participate in the competition, provided they are 17 years old at the time of application.
* The contestants are free to choose their repertoire, but they should observe style and time restrictions.
* All pieces should be performed from memory.
* If a Contestant chooses to present several pieces in one Round, they should be contrasting in character.
* Pieces can be repeated in the Subsequent Rounds
* Contestants whose program includes works of contemporary classical music as well as Emirati/Arabic works or written in the style of oriental music should attach the relevant music sheets to their Application Form.
* The contestants are free to choose their repertoire, but they should observe style and time restrictions.
* All pieces should be performed from memory.
* If a Contestant chooses to present several pieces in one Round, they should be contrasting in character.
* Pieces can be repeated in the Subsequent Rounds
* Contestants whose program includes works of contemporary classical music as well as Emirati/Arabic works or written in the style of oriental music should attach the relevant music sheets to their Application Form.
مجموعة الأعمار
AGE GROUPS:
المجموعة أ GROUP A
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من السن 6 إلى 9 سنوات -
6-9 years old
المجموعة ب GROUP B
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من السن 10 إلى 13 سنوات -
10-13 years old
المجموعة ج GROUP C
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من السن 14 إلى 17 سنوات -
14-17 years old
الجولة الأولى: تقديم عبر الإنترنت Round I: Online Submission
يُطلب من المشتركين تقديم فيديو.
آخر موعد لتقديم الفيديوهات - 21 فبراير 2025.
Deadline for video submissions - February 21, 2025.
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متطلبات الأداء PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS -
تتضمن المتطلبات أداء قطعتين متنوعتين: إحداهما من التراث الموسيقي الإماراتي/العربي أو المكتوبة بأسلوب الموسيقى الشرقية، والأخرى من تراث البيانو الكلاسيكي. Two contrasting pieces: one from Emirati/Arabic or written in the style of Oriental music and one from classical piano repertoire. -
المجموعة أ Group A
المدة: من 5 إلى 10 دقيقة. يعتمد الاختيار على هذه التسجيلات، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 10 minutes. Selection is based on these recordings, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee. -
المجموعة ب Group B
المدة: من 10 إلى 15 دقيقة. يعتمد الاختيار على هذه التسجيلات، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 15 minutes. Selection is based on these recordings, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee. -
المجموعة ج Group C
المدة: من 15 إلى 25 دقيقة. يعتمد الاختيار على هذه التسجيلات، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 25 minutes. Selection is based on these recordings, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee.
الجولة الثانية Round II
سيُعقد هذا الجولة في قاعة ستانواي في دبي.
سيتم الإعلان عن عدد المشتركين بعد اكتمال الجولة الأولى.
The number of Contestants will be announced after the completion of Round I.
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متطلبات الأداء PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS -
قطعة واحدة أو أكثر من تراث البيانو الكلاسيكي من أي فترة حتى القرن الحادي والعشرين One or more pieces from classical piano repertoire from any period up to the 21st century. -
المجموعة أ GROUP A
المدة: بين 5 و 10 دقيقة. يتم اختيار الأداء استنادًا إلى هذه العروض، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 10 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee. -
المجموعة ب GROUP B
المدة: بين 10 و 15 دقيقة. يتم اختيار الأداء استنادًا إلى هذه العروض، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 15 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee. -
المجموعة ج GROUP C
المدة: بين 15 و 25 دقيقة. يتم اختيار الأداء استنادًا إلى هذه العروض، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 25 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee.
الجولة النهائية FINAL ROUND
ستعقد هذه الجولة في قاعة ستانواي في دبي.
سيتم الإعلان عن عدد المشتركين بعد الانتهاء من الجولة الثانية. المشتركون سيتنافسون على المركز الأول والثاني والثالث.
The number of Contestants will be announced after the completion of Round II. Contestants will compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
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متطلبات الأداء PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS -
قطعة واحدة أو أكثر من الموسيقى الإماراتية/العربية أو المكتوبة في أسلوب الموسيقى الشرقية. One or more pieces from Emirati/Arabic or written in the style of Oriental music. -
المجموعة أ GROUP A
المدة: بين 5 و 10 دقيقة. يتم اختيار الأداء استنادًا إلى هذه العروض، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 10 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee. -
المجموعة ب GROUP B
المدة: بين 10 و 15 دقيقة. يتم اختيار الأداء استنادًا إلى هذه العروض، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 15 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee. -
المجموعة ج GROUP C
المدة: بين 15 و 25 دقيقة. يتم اختيار الأداء استنادًا إلى هذه العروض، مع منح ما يصل إلى 40 نقطة من قبل اللجنة.
Duration: up to 25 minutes. Selection is based on these performances, with up to 40 points awarded by the committee.
حفل توزيع الجوائز والحفل الموسيقي الكبير Award Ceremony & Gala Concert
سيُقام في استوديو دبي أوبرا.
سيتم الإعلان عن الفائزين الثلاثة الأوائل والفائزين بالإشادة وتكريمهم خلال حفل توزيع الجوائز والحفل الموسيقي الكبير.
سيشارك جميع الفائزين في الحفل الموسيقي الكبير الذي سيكون ختاماً للبطولة.
The Top Three Contestants and Honourable mention winners will be announced and awarded.
All Laureates will take part in the Gala Concert, which will close the Competition.
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