Stockholm
2024, May 20 — June 10
January 30 — March 15 (live & online)
The application deadline is extended until January 30th, 2024
Rules and Conditions (online)
Harp
Competition categories
- Pedal harp
- Celtic (levers) harp (upper age threshold in group E — 40 years old)
Age groups / maximum time limit
(age of the participant on February 10, 2024)
Age group | Maximum age | Maximum duration of performance |
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Group A: | up to 9 years old | up to 9 min |
Group B: | up to 12 years old | up to 15 min |
Group C: | up to 15 years old | up to 20 min |
Group D*: | up to 19 years old | up to 20 min. for each round |
Group E*: | up to 26 (for Celtic harp category — 40) years old | up to 25 min. for each round |
*In the "Celtic harp" category the program must be performed in one round
Repertoire
Pedal harp
Group A — at least two, maximum three pieces of different characters
Group B — at least two, maximum four pieces of different character from different eras
Group C — at least two, maximum four pieces, with the obligatory inclusion in the program of a piece of the Baroque or Classicism era, as well as Romanticism era
Group D
— First round:
- A piece of the Baroque / Classicism era
- A virtuoso piece of the era of Romanticism / early twentieth century (it is permissible to perform two pieces of one of the eras, preferably contrasting in character)
- A piece of the participant's choice*
— Second round:
- A large-scale form composition (concert (one or several parts), fantasy, variations, suite, etc.)
- A piece of the participant's choice (performance of two pieces is permissible)*
*optional
Pieces should not be repeated
Group E
— First round:
- A piece of the Baroque / Classicism era
- A virtuoso piece of the era of Romanticism / early twentieth century period
- A contemporary piece (XX - XXI centuries) (it is permissible to perform two pieces of one of the eras, preferably contrasting in character)
— Second round:
- A large-scale form composition (concert (one or several parts), fantasy, variations, suite, etc.)
- A piece of the participant's choice (performance of two pieces is permissible)*
*optional
Pieces should not be repeated
Celtic (levers) harp
Group A (up to 9 minutes) — at least two, maximum three pieces of different characters
Group B (up to 15 minutes) — at least two, maximum four pieces of different character from different eras
Group C (up to 20 minutes) — A program representing various genres of levers harp performance (2 — 4 pieces). It is permissible for the performer to use additional instruments and his own voice
Group D (up to 30 minutes) — A program representing various genres of levers harp performance (2 — 6 pieces). It is permissible for the performer to use additional instruments and his own voice
Group E (up to 30 minutes) — A program representing various genres of levers harp performance (2 — 6 pieces). It is permissible for the performer to use additional instruments and his own voice
Partricitapion fees
Age group | Until January 30 |
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Group А: | 55€ |
Group B: | 60 € |
Group С: | 65 € |
Group D: | 70 € |
Group E: | 75 € |