Application

We invite pianists, piano duos and chamber ensembles with piano. All talented music students and graduates from all countries may apply. There is no strict age limit, but only advanced applicants will be considered for public performances. Juvenile participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Repertoire

Solo:
Candidates may choose any repertoire for study. We recommend to include a solo piece by a Polish composer. Selected pieces should be memorized.

Concerto Performance:
(a movement of a concerto from the following works):

• Bach D Minor, F Minor, G Minor
• Haydn D Major,
• Mozart KV 175, 238, 271, 246, 413, 414

Competition:
To participate in the competition pianists have to prepare one major composition (e.g. sonata, variations etc.) and two or three shorter pieces (e.g. etudes, preludes), preferably of various styles.

Cost
The cost of participation for pianists is EUR 1000 per person, for duos EUR 1500, for trios EUR 2000. It includes accommodation, three meals a day from the evening of July 15 until morning of July 28 and the cost of transportation from the airport. The room and board fee for observers, guests and family members is EUR 750. Travel expenses to Poland, admission fees to museums, and meals while on sightseeing tours, are not included. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms with bathrooms at the CSW Energetyk Hotel in Nałęczów.

Deadline & Fees
The suggested deadline for sending applications and a registration fee of EUR 50 is June 1, 2012 but we recommend to apply as soon as possible because we can only accept a limited number of candidates. You can pay the registration fee by cashier’s check, international money order or US bank personal check. The participation fee will be due on the first day of the festival.

For more information please contact:
Kazimierz Brzozowski – Director
Email: info@polandfestival.com

Application Form