2nd International Multimedia Competition
for Pianists and Musical Experts
2nd International Multimedia Competition
for Pianists and Musical Experts
The finals will take place
at the P. I. Tchaikovsky
Moscow State Conservatory
(Participants are invited with no age restrictions)
The goal for contestants in the «Pianists. Educators and performers» nomination is to perform the preludes from Ivan Sokolov’s «Evangelical Pictures» series.
The first and second tours will be conducted by correspondence (using video recordings). The competition’s Diploma winners and Laureates will be selected after the two tours (subject to scoring sufficient points).
Laureates will be invited to take part in the Easter multimedia concert on 19 April 2020, at the P. I. Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory (travel and accommodation expenses are covered).
Participation in the competition is free of charge. No registration fees need to be paid by the participants. Any educator and performer from any country can take part in the competition.
The competition is based on a unique multimedia project by prominent Russian modern art figures – composer Ivan Sokolov and artist Konstantin Sutyagin.
Ivan Sokolov wrote a series of pianoforte pieces called «Evangelical Pictures», which contains 31 preludes, a Recitative and an Epilogue.
Konstantin Sutyagin created a series of 70 paintings under the same title. The two art forms come together in a combined multimedia project called «Heaven and Earth» available at zemlyainebo.ru
Performance using a printed score is acceptable.
Listen to the music and download the score for individual preludes: open
«Evangelical Pictures» consists of 31 preludes, a Recitative and an Epilogue. Musical score with introductory article by the composer: link
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Laureate – 30,000 RUB and LAUREATE DIPLOMA
3 Diploma Winners will receive HONORARY WINNER’S DIPLOMAS
All competition participants will receive Certificates of Merit.
THE PANEL
The participants’ skills are assessed by world-famous artists
OVCHINNIKOV Vladimir Pavlovich
People’s Artist of Russia, Professor at the P. I. Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, head of the Pianoforte Department at the Gnesin Russian Music Academy
TSAREGRADSKAYA Tatyana Vladimirovna
Doctor of Arts, Professor, Gnesin Russian Music Academy
SOKOLOV Ivan Glebovich
Pianist and composer
Contestants can complete their application forms (see below) and send links to YouTube videos between 1 September 2019 and 20 December 2019. The judges will select up to 20 participants who may proceed to the second tour of the competition. The results will be announced on 10 January 2020, in VKontakte and Facebook (links to the groups can be found at the end of the Regulations).
The contestants submit links to videos with the second tour performances to the organizers’ email address: zncompetition@gmail.com, between 10 January and 25 February. The judges will select the 10 best participants – 7 Diploma Winners and 3 Laureates. The Laureates will then be invited to the third tour, which will determine the winner. The second tour results will be announced on 10 March 2020, in VKontakte and Facebook (links to the groups can be found at the end of the Regulations).
An Easter multimedia concert of the Laureates will take place on 19 April 2020 at the P. I. Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. The panel members will announce the winners and personally present diplomas and awards
The competition is organized by the «Heaven and Earth» charity foundation.
Nomination: «Educators and performers» Participation in the competition is free of charge. No registration fees need to be paid by the participants. The laureates will have their travel and accommodation expenses in Moscow covered for participating in the Easter multimedia concert on 19 April 2020. The competition is based on a unique multimedia project by prominent Russian modern art figures – composer Ivan Sokolov and artist Konstantin Sutyagin. Ivan Sokolov wrote a series of pianoforte pieces called «Evangelical Pictures,» which contains 31 preludes, a Recitative and an Epilogue. Konstantin Sutyagin created a series of 70 paintings under the same title. The two art forms come together in a single multimedia project called «Heaven and Earth.» The goal for contestants is to perform the preludes from Ivan Sokolov’s «Evangelical Pictures» series. Performance using a printed score is acceptable.
The Laureates will be invited to attend the Easter multimedia concert at P. I. Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, N. Y. Myaskovsky Hall on 2020 April 19.
The goal of the competition is to reveal the teachers’ performance capacity; promote their creative activity; share experiences and innovative ideas; enrich the concert and pedagogical repertory with the best examples of modern music. An important feature of the concert is its accessibility for a wide range of performing teachers. Advanced internet technologies enable participants to attend from even the most remote areas.
Laureates will receive 30,000 RUB and a LAUREATE DIPLOMA; 3 Diploma Winners will receive HONORARY WINNER’S DIPLOMAS. All competition participants will receive Certificates of Merit.
Educational institution departments that send the most participants who demonstrate outstanding results, will receive an honorary title «Department of high musical culture» for their contribution to the development of modern art. One department will also win a special prize: a cordial dinner with composer Ivan Sokolov at the Metropol Restaurant in Moscow, and a representative of the department will enjoy a night out with the author of «Evangelical Pictures». The time and date of the cordial dinner will be separately agreed upon.
The participants’ skills will be assessed by world-famous art figures: Vladimir Pavlovich Ovchinnikov Chairman, People’s Artist of Russia, Professor at the P. I. Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, head of the Pianoforte Department at the Gnesin Russian Music Academy; Tatyana Vladimirovna Tsaregradskaya Doctor of Arts, Professor, Gnesin Russian Music Academy;
Ivan Glebovich Sokolov pianist and composer. The organizers may amend the panel.
The competition is open to educator-performers of all ages, residing in any country.
The 2nd «Heaven and Earth» International Multimedia Competition for Pianists and Musical Experts will be held from 1 September 2019 to 19 April 2020.
The First and second tour will be conducted by correspondence (using video recordings).
The finals will take place on Easter, 19 April 2020, in Moscow, at the P. I. Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, N. Y. Myaskovsky Hall (13 Bolshaya Nikitskaya St.).
The video recording must be of sufficient quality so that panel members can objectively evaluate the participant’s performance.
Email:
zncompetition@gmail.com
Coordinator phones:
+7 (903) 119-72-09, +7 (916)
253-48-10, +7 (916) 326-25-71
If you have any questions about the Competition,please feel free to inquire on our pages on the VKontakte and Facebook social media platforms, or by private message within the group.
