La Vraie Note

presents
the first edition of the

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Table of contents

Presentation ............................................................................................................................................ 3
The Jury ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Parts and Categories................................................................................................................................ 4
Violin:................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chamber Music: .................................................................................................................................. 4
Program ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Violin:................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chamber Music: .................................................................................................................................. 6
Prizes ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Violin.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chamber Music.................................................................................................................................... 7
Rules ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Registration fees:................................................................................................................................. 8
General Rules: ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Application form .................................................................................................................................... 10

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 Presentation

On the 16th of July 2018, we will be celebrating the 160th birthday of the Belgian violinist and
composer Eugene Ysaye.
Ysaye is considered as one of the greatest musicians of all time. His compositions mainly
dedicated to the violin reveal his great knowledge of the instrument. The connection between
the melody and the harmony proves his incredible composing skills.
In memory of Eugene Ysaye, the organizers wish to create a high level competition for young
musicians. Their goal is to develop culture in Liege and give a chance for musicians from all
around the world to show their talent.
Three prizes will be awarded per category. Cash prizes, instrumental material and vouchers
will be distributed to the winners. The prizes will be awarded by the jury members and
sponsors to the winners of the competition on the 21st July 2018 at the end of the gala concert.

The Jury
A jury of worldwide renowned musicians will be present throughout the competition. The
names of the jury members will be announced on the website a few weeks before the start of
the first round.

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 Parts and Categories

The competition is divided into two parts:

Violin:
The competition is open to all violinists of all nationalities. Competitors must register in one
of the following categories.
• Category A: for violinists under the age of 13 at the start of the contest.
• Category B: for violinists under the age of 18 at the start of the contest.
• Category C: for violinists under the age of 29 at the start of the contest.

Chamber Music:
The competition is open to all instrumental ensembles, from duet to octet, from all
nationalities. Competitors must register in one of the following categories.
• Category A: the average age of the chamber music group should be under 18 at the start of
the contest.
• Category B: no age limit.

Program
Competitors must present a program among the following choices.

Violin:
• Category A:
Own choice program lasting up to 15 minutes.
The program must be played from memory at all levels of the competition (except for the
violin and piano sonatas and the compulsory piece).

• Category B:
First Round
a) 2 movements, one slow and one fast, from one of the 6 Sonatas and Partitas (BWV 1001
to 1006) for solo violin by J.S. Bach.
b) 1 Study / Caprice for solo violin of Dont, Gavinies, Rode, Wieniawski or Paganini.

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Final Round
a) Piece of own choice by De Bériot, Kreisler, Paganini, Ravel, Saint-Saens, Sarasate,
Vieuxtemps, Vitali, Waxman, Wieniawski or Ysaye.
b) Compulsory Piece by a composer living in Liege. The compulsory piece will be posted on
the official website of the contest on Friday the 1st of June 2018.
c) One first movement of concerto by Accolay, Bach (JS), Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch, De
Beriot, Dvorak, Glazunov, Kabalevsky, Khachaturian, Lalo, Mendelssohn, Mozart (WA),
Paganini, Prokofiev, Saint-Saens, Seitz, Schumann (R.), Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, Vieuxtemps,
Viotti or Wieniawski.
The program must be played from memory at all levels of the competition (except for the
violin and piano sonatas and the compulsory piece).

• Category C:
First Round
a) One entire Sonata for solo violin by J.S. Bach. or one entire Sonata for solo violin by E.
Ysaye.
b) 1 Caprice for solo violin by N. Paganini.
c) A first movement with cadenza of a concerto by W. A. Mozart. To be chosen among the
concertos N ° 3 G Major, N ° 4 D Major or N ° 5 A Major.

Final Round
a) A virtuoso piece of own choice by Chaussson, Ernst, Kreisler, Paganini, Ravel, Saint-Saens,
Sarasate, Tchaikovsky, Vieuxtemps, Waxman, Wieniawski, Ysaye, or similar.
b) Two movements, one slow and one fast, of a sonata for violin and piano from the classical
or romantic period.
c) Compulsory Piece by a composer living in Liege. The compulsory piece will be posted on
the official website of the contest on Friday the 1st of June 2018.
d) A first movement of concerto by Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch, Shostakovich (No. 1), Dvorak,
Mendelssohn, Paganini, Prokofiev, Schumann (R.), Saint-Saens, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky,
Vieuxtemps or Wieniawski (No. 1 ).
The program must be played from memory at all levels of the competition (except for the
violin and piano sonatas and the compulsory piece).

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Chamber Music:
• Category A:
Own choice program lasting up to 20 minutes.

• Category B:
First Round
Two movements / pieces of different styles with a maximum duration of 20 minutes in total.

Final Round
A complete work (all movements). The Jury will select up to 30 minutes
For chamber music only, playing can be done with music scores.

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 Prizes
Violin
Category A Category B Category C

1st Prize: 1st Prize: 1st Prize:

A Violin Bow (value 800€) 1000€ 2000€

2nd Prize: 2nd Prize: 2nd Prize:

A Violin Case (Bam) 600€ 1000€

3rd Prize: 3rd Prize: 3rd Prize:

Different sets of strings 400€ 500€

Special Prizes:
Audience Prize: 200€
Prize for the best performance of the compulsory piece (Category B and C): Recording
Session in a professional studio
Concerts Prize: Organized concerts for winners

Chamber Music
Category A Category B

1st Prize: 1st Prize:

1000€ 2000€

2nd Prize: 2nd Prize:

600€ 1000€

3rd Prize: 3rd Prize:

400€ 500€

Special Prizes:
Audience Prize: 200€
Concerts Prize: Organized concerts for winners

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 Rules

The competition is organized by the association La Vraie Note. www.lavraienote.com

BE.0462.805.905, Rue de Visé 627, 4020 Liège (Wandre), Belgium.
The "International Music Competition Ysaye 2018" will take place from the 16th to 21st of July,
2018 in the "Academic Hall" of the University of Liège - Place du 20 Aout 7, 4000 Liège, Belgium.
Registration deadline is on Friday the 15th of June, 2018.
Application for the contest will be validated after reception of the registration fees and all
completed documents.

Registration fees:
Registration fees must be paid on the following account before the registration deadline:
(Name) La Vraie Note (Bank Account) BE12 0682 2771 4092 - Bic: GKCCBEBB
(Reason for payment) Ysaye Competition + Participant’s Full Name + Violin or Chamber Music
+ Category
1. Violin - Category A: € 70, Category B: € 75, Category C: € 80.
2. Chamber Music - € 50 x (times) the number of participants.

Official accompanist pianists will be available for the candidates of the Violin part only.
However, additional fees apply for the candidate who wishes to be accompanied by these
pianists. The additional fee is 30 € for a rehearsal and playing.
No refund will be made in case of absence or withdrawal of the participant(s).

General Rules:
A jury of worldwide renowned musicians will be present throughout the competition. The
names of the jury members will be announced on the website a few weeks before the start of
the first round.
A secretary of the jury will also be present at all events.
In case of a tie, a casting vote will be given to the president of the jury.
The organizers will in no way be held responsible for the absence of a member of the jury,
whatever the cause. Nevertheless, they will undertake if possible to provide a replacement.
The jury's decisions cannot be challenged.

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Depending on the number of participants, the jury may select some parts of the program.
Participants are required to be respectful towards all other contest participants as well as the
material provided. Any breach of conduct will be punished and may result in the immediate
dismissal of the responsible participant (s). In this case, no refund will be made.
Piano practice rooms will be available for participants (subject to availability).
Participants must bring their own instrument (except for pianists).
The organizers decline all responsibility for theft or damage to instruments or personal items.
By entering the contest, the contestant accepts without reservation that the organizers use
photos or videos of the contestant for purposes related to the contest.
Only persons authorized by the organizers are allowed to record, film and photograph the
candidates. Any fraud will be punished.
In case of injury or material damage caused or suffered by a participant, the responsibility of
the management and organization of the contest cannot be engaged.
The registration for the competition implies the subscription to the compulsory insurance.
The winners of the competition are required to be present at the gala concert which will be
held in the academic hall of the University of Liège on Saturday 21 July 2018 and if necessary
play one or more pieces of the contest.
Participants for A and B categories must come accompanied by an adult or bring a document
delivered by the authorities of their country allowing them to take part to the competition.
Candidates are responsible for their meals and accommodation during the entire contest. The
costs of meals and lodging are borne by the candidate. Upon request, organizers can provide
a list of accommodation located near the competition venue.
The competition is divided into two parts: 1. Violin - 2. Chamber Music.
1) Violin: The competition is open to all violinists of all nationalities. Candidates must register
in one of the three categories.
The program must be interpreted from memory at all levels of the competition (except for
piano sonatas and the compulsory piece).
Chamber Music: The competition is open to all instrumental ensembles, ranging from duet to
octet, all nationalities combined. Candidates must register in one of the two categories.
For chamber music only, the interpretation can be done with music scores.
Contest participants must present a program among the choices that are proposed to them.

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 Application form
Registration deadline: 15th of June, 2018
To be sent:

• By mail : lavraienote@hotmail.com
• By post : La Vraie Note
Rue de Visé, 627
4020 Wandre
Belgique/Belgium

To register, please fill in the form below or use the online form.

All participants must send by mail (lavraienote@hotmail.com) a copy of their valid Id/Passport and the proof of
payment of the registration fees.

Registration fees must be paid on the following account before the registration deadline:

(Name) La Vraie Note (Bank Account) BE12 0682 2771 4092 - Bic: GKCCBEBB
(Reason for payment) Ysaye Competition + Participant’s Full Name + Violin or Chamber Music + Category

Last Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
First Name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of birth:…………………………………………………………Place of birth:………………………………………….
Citizenship:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Category (ex. Chamber Music Category A):…………………………………………………………………………….
Ensemble’s name (for Chamber Music only):………………………………………………………………………….
List of players and Instrument (for Chamber Music only):………………………………………………………
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Email:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..
Address (Country, City, Post code, Street, N°): ……………………………………………………………………..
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Phone number (+country code): ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Diplomas/Prizes:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Teachers:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Do you want to be provide with pianist-accompanist? (for violin category only):……………………

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Program (please enter the full name of the composer + name of the piece + opus):
First Round
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Final Round
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I have read and accepted the general terms and regulation.
Date and signature,

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