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Rules of the Competition

2020

 

Requirements of the piece

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-The work must be originally written for piano solo. THE USE OF ELECTRONICS IS NOT PERMITTED.

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-The duration of the piece must be between 1 to 3 minutes approximately. Any composition that is not within the time limit will be disqualified. 

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-We encourage applicants to write beautiful music, preferably with structure.

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- The composition must be previously unperformed (in public) and unpublished. A form must be signed declaring the exclusive authorship of the piece.

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-The piece must have only one movement. 

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-Participants may submit more than one work.

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Application

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-Applicants shall submit their works via e-mail.

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-The application e-mail shall contain:

• Full name.

• E-mail address and phone number.

• Proof of Payment via PayPal.

• Composition (pdf format), name and duration of the piece.

• Copy of valid ID or passport.

• Biography of the participant.

• Current photograph. 

• Declaration of exclusive author rights of the work(s) submitted. Please fill out form.

 

 

Deadline

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-The deadline for entries is February 7, 2020. Any works received afterwards will not be taken in consideration for the Competition.

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-The results of the Competition will be published on this website on February 20, 2020.

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Entry fee

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-The entry fee for each work submitted is €25 EUR. The payment shall be done via PayPal. APPLICATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

 

 

Prizes

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-1st Grand Prize: The Winner's work will be interpreted by Rodrigo Landa-Romero on March 31, 2020. Rodrigo will compose Six Orchestral Variations on the piece to be performed in 2021.

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-2nd Prize: The Winner of the 2nd Prize will  have his or her work  interpreted by Rodrigo on March 31, 2020.

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-Other prizes: Some works can win Special Prizes based on the judges' recommendations. 

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Jury

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The Chairman of the Jury will be pianist and composer Rodrigo Landa-Romero. There will be two more qualified judges to evaluate the compositions submitted.

The Jury's decisions are unquestionable and unrevocable.

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Privacy Policy

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By participating in the "Rodrigo Landa-Romero International Composition Competition 2020" an applicant:

 

grants Rodrigo Landa-Romero the right to use his/her name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, and any other personal information required from the applicant for the purpose of administering the Competition, including but not limited to contacting and announcing the Winner.