Regulation

Art.1
The competition will be held in Grosseto, Italy  from February,  21st - 26th 2012 and is open to piano soloists with no limit nationality and born after January 1st, 1976.
Candidates must perform all works from memory.

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The jury will award a First, Second and Third Prize, taking into consideration the level of execution. The First Prize is indivisible, the Second and Third Prizes can be awarded to more than one candidate who will share the bursary award. Candidates will perform in three rounds. They may not repeat the performance of any work during the competition. The performances will be open to the public.

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Lots will be drawn by the Artistic Director to determine the order of performance  and the order established will be maintained throughout the competition.  Pianos will be available at the Music Institute in Grosseto  (Istituto Musicale Comunale "Palmiero Giannetti") and at contestants’ disposal.

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Each juror will sign a relevant declaration about the contestans. The jury’s vote will be expressed by a YES or NO at the conclusion of each round. The jury’s decision is final.

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The winners’ names will be announced and official prize-giving ceremony held on Sunday 26th February at 5.00 p.m. after the conclusion of the Final Round with orchestra.

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On registration for the competition applicants tacitly accept all rules contained in this notification. The Italian version of this announcement will be deemed official in the case of any subsequent contestation.

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The completed application form must be fully completed and sent by e-mail no later than December 17th, 2011 to antoniodicristofano@inbox.com accompanied by the following supporting documents:
1. Photocopy of legal document regarding age and nationality
2. Two (2) recent passport photographs
3. Brief artistic curriculum
4. Copy of payment of registration fee - 150 euro - to be paid to Associazione Musicale "A. Scriabin" 
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Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze - Grosseto 
IBAN: IT11 K061 6014 3000 0002 4344 C00
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