Here is some important information on the competition.

International Piano Competition Santa Catarina
Date: July 3 – 10, 2010
Place: The City of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Who can enter?

The competition is open to young pianists between 18 and 35 years of age (born from 1975 to 1992).

How to participate?

Applicants must send a recording in the pre-selection stage together with the documents required for the application.
• The jurors will select 20 semi-finalists.
• The semi-finalists will have all expenses paid (air ticket, hotel and meals) to come to Florianópolis for the semi-final and final stages.

Application fee and application deadline

Fee: US$ 90 (or equivalent in reais, according to the quotation by Banco do Brasil on the day of the deposit), not refundable.

Deadline: March 15, 2010

Account for deposit abroad:
R&R Classic
Banco do Brasil S.A.
Praça XV de Novembro, 329
88.010-400 – Florianópolis/SC – Brasil

Conta corrente do concurso:
001525580000051799
SWIFT CODE: BRASBRRJBNU

Account for deposit in Brazil:
R&R Classic
Banco do Brasil S.A.
Praça XV de Novembro, 329
88.010-400 – Florianópolis/SC – Brasil
Conta Corrente: 5179-9
Agência 5255-8

Structure

The competition will be held in 3 stages:
1st stage - Pre-selection (25-30 min recording)
2nd stage – Semi-final (55-60 min solo recital)
3rd stage - Final (solo and chamber music)

 

Application Form

1. Print and fill out

> Application Form

> Repertoire Form

2. Attach the following documents
• Résumé with a brief description of your musical studies, in Portuguese or English.
• Two recommendation letters of well known musicians in Portuguese or English with all the contact information (address, phone and e-mail).
• Certified photocopy of the ID or passport (must contain the year of birth).
• 2 recent color photographs (10x15) of good quality (to be published).
• Certified photocopy of the wire transfer of the registration fee of US$ 90 (or equivalent in reais, according to the quotation by Banco do Brasil on the day of the deposit).

3. Send to
I Concurso Internacional de Piano de Santa Catarina
Rua Deodoro, 164 – Bloco A – Conj. 202 – Centro
88010-020 – Florianópolis/SC – Brasil.