The competition, being held in Mexico City between January 18-24, is open to harpists of all nationalities that have not passed their 35th birthday before January 1, 2016. For those who hope to compete, send the following items to ihcfmex@gmail.com on or before November 1, 2015:
- Proof of age – attach a photo of passport or birth certificate
- Two letters of recommendation from musical authorities, one of them must be the applicant’s teacher, sent as an attachment
- Two publicity photos suitable for reproduction sent as an attachment
- The list of repertoire to be performed at the contest and photocopies
- Record one of the repertoire of the first stage and upload to YouTube (video must be listed as “”Public” or “Unlisted,” videos listed as “Private” will not be considered) – required for all 4 divisions
- Entry fee: Young Professional Division and Intermediate II Division: $100/ Intermediate I Division and Junior Division: $60
Prizes:
Young Professional Division:
1st Prize – $1,500
Participation in the USA International Harp Competition with all expenses paid
Solo Recital in the Zagred Harp Festival
2nd Prize – $1,100
3rd Prize – $900
Intermediate II Division:
1st Prize – $1,100
2nd Prize – $900
3rd Prize – $700
Intermediate I Division:
1st Prize – $900
2nd Prize – $700
3rd Prize – $500
Junior Division:
1st Prize – $700
2nd Prize – $500
3rd Prize – $400
Required Repertoire:
Young Professional Division (Maximum age of 35 by January 1, 2016)
First Stage:
1 – Sonata in F J.L. Dussek
Allegro
Allegretto
2 – Choose 1:
A) Deux Arabesques 1 and 2 (Any edition) C. Debussy
B) Deux Impromptus (Editione Salabert) J. Cras
3 – Free choice piece 6-10 minutes
Semifinal Stage:
Free choice recital 25-35 minutes including one of the following pieces:
A) Carnival of Venice W. Posse
B) Carnival of Venice F. Godefroid
Final Stage:
Harp Concerto, Op. 25 A. Ginastera
Intermediate II Division (Maximum age of 23 by January 1, 2016)
First Stage:
1 – Sérénade, Op. 5 A. Hasselmans
2 – Mexican piece to be announced
3 – Free choice piece 3-5 minutes
Final Stage:
Free choice recital 20-25 minutes including the following piece:
1 – Two part Invention IV BWV 775 J.S. Bach
Intermediate I Division (Maximum age of 18 by January 1, 2016)
First Stage:
1 – Three Sketches, Op. 25 (Edicion Harpiana Publications) A. Holý
2 – Mexican piece to be announced
3 – Free choice piece
Final Stage:
1 – Prelude II – ConMoto J.S. Bach
From the “Sechs Kleine Präludien für Anfänger”
2 – Free choice piece 3-5 minutes
Junior Division (Maximum age of 13 by January 1, 2016)
First Stage:
1 – Minuet in G Major, No. 7, Allegretto J.S. Bach
From the book of Anna Magdalene Bach
With repetitions
2 – Stars S. McDonald and L. Wood
From the book “Harp Solos” Graded Recital Pieces volume one
3 – El Solito Traditional-Galopa Paraguaya
From the book The International Rhythmic Collection Arr. A.R. Ortiz
With repetitions
4 – Free choice piece 1-3 minutes
For more information and updates on the competition please visit the facebook page for the IV International Mexican Harp Competition and Festival 2016
