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8th Manhattan International Music Competition
(PIANO, STRINGS, VOICE, WIND, CHAMBER MUSIC, COMPOSITION)
The Manhattan International Music Competition has been designed to promote musicians of all ages and music disciplines, by offering them performances at Carnegie Hall, cash prizes, 5 music albums, a CD recording project and many special awards.
New York is considered a great capital of classical music, and Carnegie Hall is one of the most legendary concert halls. The "8th Manhattan International Music Competition" has been designed as an ONLINE COMPETITION: the selection is entirely made through video recordings.
AGE GROUPS
JUNIOR: instrumentalists and singers, until 15 years old (included)
on the 1st of July 2024
YOUNG ARTIST: instrumentalists and singers, 16 to 22 years old
on the 1st of July 2024
VIRTUOSO: instrumentalists and singers, 23 to 29 years old
on the 1st of July 2024
PROFESSIONAL: instrumentalists and singers, 30 years old and older
(no age limit)
on the 1st of July 2024
CHAMBER MUSIC: ensembles of ALL ages
COMPOSITION: composers of ALL ages
MUSIC DISCIPLINES
Discipline A: PIANO
Discipline B: STRINGS
(Violin - Viola - Cello - Double Bass - Harp - Guitar)
Discipline C: VOICE
(Soprano - Mezzo - Contralto - Tenor - Baryton - Bass - Countertenor)
Discipline D: WIND / BRASS
(Flute - Oboe - Clarinet - Bassoon - Saxophone
Trumpet - French Horn - Trombone - Tuba - Accordion)
Discipline E: CHAMBER MUSIC
(Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets, Sextets, etc.)
Discipline F: COMPOSITION
WINNERS' CONCERT AT CARNEGIE HALL
Over $50,000 in prizes (Over fifty thousand USD)
VIDEO SELECTION: ONLINE competition
No age limit / ALL musical disciplines / FREE repertoire
WINNERS' LIST: 5 SEPTEMBER 2024
CATEGORIES
Musicians will be able to participate in ONE or BOTH categories (1st + 2nd):
First Category: CARNEGIE HALL
Winners' Concert on 2 OCTOBER 2024
+ Performance at the Carnegie Hall Gala Concert
+ Trophy and Diploma
+ Cash prizes
+ Management
+ Special prizes
Second Category: SPECIAL AWARDS
5 SPECIAL AWARDS + Cash prizes:
BAROQUE MUSIC PRIZE
CLASSICAL MUSIC PRIZE
ROMANTIC MUSIC PRIZE
MODERN MUSIC / IMPRESSIONISM PRIZE
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRIZE
5 DIGITAL ALBUMS, distributed worldwide
Digital albums released through the streaming platforms
(Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, etc.)
CD RECORDING AWARD:
All costs covered (recording, edition, fabrication distribution)
ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION AFTER THE WINNERS' ANNOUNCEMENT
REGULATIONS: FIRST CATEGORy
(CARNEGIE HALL)
The first category is appropriate for musicians wishing to perform at the winners' Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall). The concert will take place on 2 OCTOBER 2024.
VIEW GALA CONCERT AT CARNEGIE HALL OFFICIAL WEBSITE
PRIZES: FIRST CATEGORY
- Winners' concert at Carnegie Hall in New York (at least 10 musicians).
At least 10 musicians will receive a First Great Award and will be invited to perform at Carnegie Hall: at least 8 instrumentalists and singers, 2 per age group (Junior, Young Artist, Virtuoso, Professional), together with at least 1 chamber music ensemble (duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, etc.). Additionally, at least 1 composer will receive a First Great Award, and his/her composition will be performed at Carnegie Hall.
- Cash prizes (professional fee) + trophies, diplomas, pictures, and free invitations for the concert.
- Management Award: awarded to at least 5 musicians. Offer to join the roster of “Manhattan Concert Artists” for worldwide representation as a free service with no exclusivity.
- Marketing and publicity: a promotional campaign will promote the recitals at Carnegie Hall. International critics, journalists, and international managers will be invited.
-"Ivo Pogorelich Award": Masterclass with Maestro Ivo Pogorelich, honorary president of the competition, offered to one of the winners from the Piano section.
- Special Diplomas: Many Golden and Silver medals, offered to musicians who possess outstanding talent. All the winners will receive their respective diplomas.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
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REGULATIONS: SECOND CATEGORy
(special awards, MUSIC ALBUMS)
The 2nd Category is open to musicians of ALL ages and music disciplines
5 Special Awards + cash prizes:
Musicians should submit video recordings of pieces composed in the following music periods:
BAROQUE MUSIC PRIZE: from 1600 to 1750
CLASSICAL MUSIC PRIZE: from 1751 to 1820
ROMANTIC MUSIC PRIZE: from 1821 to 1900
MODERN MUSIC / IMPRESSIONISM PRIZE: from 1901 to 1970
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRIZE: from 1971 to 2023
5 Digital Albums:
Each winner of the 5 Special awards will be offered the opportunity to release a digital album. The music albums will be distributed worldwide by the prestigious music label ORPHEUS (SEE WEBSITE) and released through streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, etc.). The artists will retain 100% of the recording rights. The 5 albums will be promoted across the music media.
CD Recording Award:
All related costs are covered by the competition (recording sessions, edition, mastering, fabrication, physical CD and digital distribution). The artist will retain 100% of the recording rights and will receive 1,000 CDs for personal use. The album will be recorded during the 2023 - 2024 season and released through the prestigious music label ORPHEUS (SEE WEBSITE), with worldwide distribution.
Special Diplomas:
Golden and Silver medals are offered to musicians who possess outstanding talent.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
ALBUM RELEASED BY ORPHEUS LABEL (PIANIST MARTHA ARGERICH):
ONLINE application: GUIDELINES
Competitors are to register by using the online form (APPLICATION), and following these steps:
- The relevant fields of the online form should be filled out.
- It is possible to apply for one category (first or second) or for both categories (first and second):
FIRST CATEGORY (Concerts at Carnegie Hall)
SECOND CATEGORY (Special Awards and Music Albums)
- Musicians who apply for the SECOND CATEGORY can decide to apply for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 SPECIAL AWARDS (Baroque Music Prize, Classical Music Prize, Romantic Music Prize, Modern / Impressionism Music Prize, Contemporary Music Prize).
- A brief biography (no more than 500 words) should be submitted, highlighting the artist's main achievements and musical training (schools/teachers).
- Applicants should select the appropriate MUSIC DISCIPLINE and AGE GROUP for instrumentalists and singers (Junior, Young Artist, Virtuoso, Professional). The Chamber music and Composition disciplines are open to All ages.
- Applicants of ALL CATEGORIES should send the LINKS of 1 to 3 videos chosen to apply (via Youtube, Vimeo, Youku, etc.). The repertoire is entirely FREE. The same links to the video recordings can be sent to apply for both categories (CARNEGIE HALL and SPECIAL AWARDS). It is also possible to apply for both categories with different video recordings, which will be evaluated independently by a different panel of judges.
*Note for Chamber Music ensembles: The application form should be filled out by a unique member of the Chamber Music ensemble with his / her personal data. Additionally, the name, age, instrument, and email of the other members of the Chamber Music ensemble should be included.
*Note for Composers: composers can choose to send the links to the audio files, instead of the links to the video recordings. They should specify the title, instrumentation (for 1, 2, 3 or max. 4 instruments) and duration of the piece they have composed. The piece must be composed after 2019, and the composer must be the unique author. The duration should not exceed 15 minutes. Additionally, composers should specify if they prefer to perform the piece by themselves at Carnegie Hall, to propose the performer(s), or that the organization provides the performer(s) for the winners' concert. Composers should include in the application form the link to the video or the audio recording and the score (uploaded PDF file).
APPLICATION FEE:
105 € for the first category, (or $ 115)
60 € for the additional category, (or $ 60)
Video recordIngs: GUIDELINES
FIRST CATEGORY (CARNEGIE HALL):
Applicants for the first category (Carnegie Hall) should submit 1 to 3 links to video recordings (Youtube, Vimeo, Youku, etc.). The repertoire is FREE. Ideally, we advise that the total duration (all videos together) does not exceed the following durations:
ADVISED MAXIMUM DURATION (all videos together):
JUNIOR (instrumentalists and singers): 15 minutes
YOUNG ARTIST (instrumentalists and singers): 20 minutes
VIRTUOSO (instrumentalists and singers): 25 minutes
PROFESSIONAL (instrumentalists and singers): 30 minutes
CHAMBER MUSIC: 30 minutes
COMPOSITION: 15 minutes
The total duration (all videos together) can be shorter or longer than the specified durations. If the total duration is longer, the specified durations for each age group will be evaluated.
The videos can be the same as or different from the pieces proposed for the concert at CARNEGIE HALL. Videos of solo pieces and concertos with orchestra or piano accompaniment are acceptable, as well as individual movements of sonatas and concertos. String performers, singers and wind performers can send repertoire for duos with piano. The videos may be the same as or different from those used for applying for the 2nd category. The two categories will be judged separately.
SECOND CATEGORY (SPECIAL AWARDS + MUSIC ALBUMS):
Musicians should choose the Special Award(s) they want to apply for.
It is possible to apply for only 1 or several special prizes (2, 3, 4 or 5). Applicants should send only 1 video recording for each special music award, respecting the year of composition from the list below (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern/Impressionism, Contemporary). Ideally, we advise that the duration of each video does not exceed 15 minutes. Videos can be shorter or longer. If they are longer, the first 15 minutes will be evaluated.
Videos of solo pieces and concertos with orchestra or piano accompaniment are acceptable, as well as individual movements of sonatas and concertos. String performers, singers and wind performers can send repertoire for duos with piano. The videos may be the same or different from the ones used for applying for the 1st category. The 2 categories will be judged separately.
BAROQUE MUSIC PRIZE:
pieces composed between 1600 and 1750
CLASSICAL MUSIC PRIZE:
pieces composed between 1751 and 1820
ROMANTIC MUSIC PRIZE:
pieces composed between 1821 and 1900
MODERN MUSIC PRIZE - IMPRESSIONISM:
pieces composed between 1901 and 1970
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRIZE:
pieces composed between 1971 and 2023
*Note: If a candidate cannot submit the videos online for technical reasons, contact us at info@manhattancompetition.com for assistance.
AWARD PUBLICATION
- Winners' names will be published on the “Manhattan International Music Competition” website:(www.manhattancompetition.com) on 5 SEPTEMBER 2024. Additionally, all participants will be contacted personally by the organization about the results, and all participants will receive a personalized certification of participation.
- The Winners' Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall (First Category) for all groups (Junior, Young Artist, Virtuoso, Professional, Chamber Music, Composition) will be on 2 OCTOBER 2024.
-Music albums and CD recording: the recordings and album release will happen during the 2025 year, subject to the winners' agenda and availability.
- International Jury: the jury will evaluate every single application through the video materials presented by each participant. A panel of international judges will evaluate the video material submitted, and the final selections of winners will be based solely on the video recordings submitted. Judges are independent, and their students cannot participate in the competition. The judges' votes will be strictly confidential and will not be shared or published. (View previous Jury members)
- Traveling to New York (United States) is possible without VISA from most countries, by simply obtaining the ESTA authorization form online (24 to 48 hours). The organization committee will help the winners to obtain the ESTA authorization or the VISA (if needed) to travel to New York.
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