Tape or CD?

1) Q.: The 1st round is made by way of the evaluation of a recorded performance. Is it possible to submit it on a CD instead of a cassette tape?

A.: Yes, it is, provided the Compact Disc has no form of identification except a six digit number of your choosing (so you probably have to record your CD on a virgin one).

The repertory to be performed

2) Q.: What pieces are to be played and how long should they last?

A.: The cassette tape repertoire should last approximately 30 minutes and include at least two compositions (or movements from compositions) of contrasting style and period. The pieces on the programme must be of a “concertante” style, that is, they must predominantly involve all instruments. The compositions must be executed in their original versions; only those transcriptions made exclusively by the author will be accepted. Possible exceptions (i.e. transcriptions made by important composers) must be approved by the Artistic Committee of the Competition.

3) Q.: How long should be the 2nd round performance? The whole pieces are to be played?

A.: The repertoire presented in front of the Grand Jury by each admitted group will be necessarily the same of the preliminary tape audition. Hence, the total playing time of the 2nd round is the same of the 1st round: about 30 minutes.

4) Q.: What is to be played in the 3rd round?

A.: The 3rd round repertoire is of free choice. You can repeat the same pieces of the 1st and 2nd round or you can change completely if you want to show the Jury other sides of your musical qualities.

In general, candidates play in the 3rd round movements of the compositions presented in the other rounds they have not played yet. But it is up to you. You can change completely the pieces.

5) Q.: What is to be played in the 4th round (Final Audition)?

A.: The 4th round repertoire, lasting approximately 30 minutes, must be agreed with the Jury, who can accept the admitted ensemble’s proposal (of free choice) or ask to play again some of the pieces performed in the previous rounds.

“Masi Foundation” Recording Special Award for Venetian Culture (see Rules, art. 11).

6) Q.: Is it true that starting from 2003 edition the Competition provides an opportunity to CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS as well?

A.: Yes, it is. The opportunity is offered by the “Masi Foundation” Recording Special Award for Venetian Culture. This Award is open as usual to the ensembles participating in the main section of the Competition. Starting from 2003 edition it is open also to chamber orchestras with or without soloist or conductor, without any age or participants’ number limit. This choice is intended to encourage the widest promotion of the Venetian area music, great part of it being composed for chamber orchestra.

7) Q.: Which opportunities are offered to the winners of the “Masi Foundation” Recording Special Award?

A.: First of all there is the possibility to record a Compact Disc - a special edition with brochure in five languages - which Masi Foundation, being interested in promoting Venetian Culture, will spread to a mailing list of about 2000 opinion leaders in the world.

Moreover, the winning group will receive a scholarship of 5,000 Euros as a fee for the realization of concerts (5 concerts for groups with 2 to 6 members; 2 concerts for groups from 7 to 9 members; 1 concerts for groups with more than 9 members) which will take place during the next season at organizations of great renown. Travelling and lodgings expenses paid for the realization of the concerts will be refunded.

The application procedure

8) Q.: What is the international bank code for candidates’ entry fees?

A.: You should make a Bank Order out to “Antonio Salieri” Foundation’s current account at Cerea Banca 1897.

Here the IBAN code:

IT 26 I 08481 59400 000014047492

BIC/SWIFT code:

CECVIT22