"The Golden Keys" Competition and Masterclasses

 

For Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Wind Instruments and Harp 

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Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th November, 2018

Music Island Rheinau, Switzerland

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Collaboration Project between "Unite Classics" and

"French Organization of Musical Expression"

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Founded in 1992 by concert pianist Gerard Gahnassia. The AFEM (Association Francilienne d'Expression Musicale) organizes each year the contest “The Golden Keys” in several countries such as France, Bulgaria, Israel, Morocco, but also Polynesia, New Caledonia, Réunion, Guadeloupe and Martinique.
 

This event brings together candidates from conservatories, music schools and private courses, divided into several levels.It is in a real atmosphere of conviviality and seriousness that the tests take place, and all the teachers and parents of students regularly support this contest.

 

The best winner of each level will receive the "Clé d'Or" trophy.

Silver and bronze medals are also awarded to the 2nd and 3rd preze winners and all other candidates receive a diploma.
 

Message from the founder:

“I have participated in numerous competitions since I was very young, I wanted to share with the new generation this emotion born from the desire to surpass oneself, the magic of the stage which sometimes allows to refine yourself and also this need to situate in musically while always keeping in mind the motto of Pierre de Coubertin:

The important thing is not to win, but to participate...”

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More information: www.les-clesdor.com

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Levels and Program choice

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Level 1 : up to 7 years :            1 or 2 pieces up to 2 minutes

Level 2 : up to 9 years :            1 or 2 pieces up to 4 minutes

Level 3 : up to 12 years :          1 or 2 pieces up to 6 minutes

Level 4 : up to 15 years :          2 or 3 pieces up to 8 minutes

Level 5 : up to 18 years :          2 or 3 pieces up to 10 minutes

Level 6 : up to 25 years :          2 or 3 pieces up to 15 minutes

Level 7 : up to 30 years :          2 or more pieces of different style up to 20 minutes

 

Candidates may apply in two or more level as well

The Jury may decide to hear all or select part of the program

 

 

Awards

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The first of each level will receive the Golden Key Trophy

The second of each level will receive the Silver Medal

The third of each level will receive the Bronze Medal

All candidates will receive a certificate

 

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Special Prizes from Unite Classics

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- Twice 500,- CHF for the best participants in Level 2, 3, and 4

- "KNS Classical" Price – CD digital publishing and release

- CHF 500 voucher for "Music Hug"

- VIP invitation to Hamburg to visit the Steinway manufactory

- “Prize for Virtuosity”

- “The best teacher”

- “The best Swiss Participant”

- “Best performer of Swiss Composer”

- Scholarships for Masterclasses

- Concert opportunities

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Contest Rules

 

1. The competition is open to all without age limits

2. The jury of eminent personalities from the musical world may renounce to attribute a price if the level is not good enough.     

3. The results will be given after the end of each level.

4. All events will be public.

 

                             

Location

 

Musikinsel Rheinau
Klosterinsel 12
CH-8462 Rheinau

www.musikinsel.ch