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Rules and Regulations of The Stars of Summer International Piano and Vocal Competition and Festival in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

  • Entry Categories:

    Piano:
    a. World Composers:     Perform a piece from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern
    repertoire, representing the diverse range of composers from around the world.

    b. American Composer: Showcase a piece by any American composer from any era, celebrating
    the rich musical heritage of the United States .

    c. Concerto 2024: Anniversary Concerto by A. Peskanov. One movement per application,
    accompanied by a second piano with omitted orchestral solos. Selected winners will have the
    opportunity to perform with the orchestra at the main event. Contestants may apply for all three
    movements in three separate applications. https://peskanov.com/products/piano-concerto-no-7-
    first-edition-arr-for-2-pianos

    d. Italian Composer: A piece by any Italian composer in any style, capturing the essence of
    Italian musical heritage.

    e. Ukrainian Composer: A piece by a composer born or living in Ukraine, or a piece on a
    Ukrainian theme by any composer, reflecting the rich musical tradition of Ukraine.

    f. Armenian Composer: Embrace the musical heritage of Armenia with a piece by an Armenian
    composer, showcasing the unique cultural expressions of Armenia through music.

    g. MusiCats: A piece on the theme of cats by any composer and in any style, adding a playful
    and whimsical element to the piano repertoire.

     

  • Vocal:

    a. Classical (NO MICROPHONE): A    ccompaniment options include piano, orchestra,
    instrumental ensemble, a capella, featuring pieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or
    Modern repertoire. Note: For open-air concerts in the Gardens, singers selected for performances
    must use a microphone.

    b. Microphone: Categories include classical cross, pop, jazz, and musical theater, using
    microphones and recorded accompaniments.

    c. Italian Composer: Present a piece by any Italian composer in any style, capturing the essence
    of Italian musical heritage.

    d. Ukrainian Composer: A piece by a composer born or living in Ukraine, or a piece on a
    Ukrainian theme by any composer, reflecting the rich musical tradition of Ukraine.

    e. Armenian Composer: Embrace the musical heritage of Armenia with a piece by an Armenian
    composer, showcasing the unique cultural expressions of Armenia through music.

    f. MusiCats: A piece on the theme of cats by any composer and in any style.

    I would like to provide you with a list of suggested pieces from Armenian composers:
    • Aram Khachaturian: Andantino; Valse from Masquerade; Dance of the Girls from the
    ballet Gayane; Adagio from the ballet Spartacus.
    • Arno Babajanyan: Elegia.
    • Karen Khachaturian: Music from the ballet Chippolino.


The Stars of Summer International Piano and Vocal Competition and Festival

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