International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition

International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition
c/o Music Center The Netherlands
Rokin 109-111
1012 KN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31-20-3446060
Fax: +31-20-6733588
Email: info@muziekcentrumnederland.nl

The 2009 Interpreters Competition is open for young interpreters of contemporary music. Soloists or duo-members must be born after April 25, 1973. For ensembles the average age of the group members must not exceed 35 years. For vocalists the maximum age is 40. The submitted program should include at least six (6) compositions with a total duration of at least 60 minutes and be submitted before November 1, 2008.

At least two (2) compositions must be by a Dutch composer or a composer who both resides in the Netherlands and is integrated in Dutch musical life. The three competition prize winners will each receive a monetary prize of respectively €4,500, €2,250 and €1,125. Next to these prizes there will be a special prize of €2,250 available for the best interpretation of a work for electric guitar. All qualifying rounds (first round Monday-Thursday, second round Friday and Saturday and the Finales (Sunday) are open to the public.

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