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The Mansurian International Competition kicks off
The second edition of the Mansurian International Competition kicks off in Yerevan on October 15. The competition is open to academic composers of any nationality and age. Each composer should submit one vocal-instrumental piece or series featuring voice and one or two instruments. The submitted work must be original in every aspect: it must have been written within the last year, unpublished, never recorded, and performed in public or broadcast.
The pieces can feature the following voices and instruments:
The composition must be based on Armenian medieval, classical, or modern poetry. Combining different authors in one piece is allowed. Both original pieces and translated versions are acceptable (translated versions are available in the internet.
The minimum duration of the composition is 6 minutes, and the maximum duration is 12 minutes.
Applications close on April 15, 2024. The first round of the competition will take place on the 15th of May, 2024 in a closed discussion format. The names of 6 finalists will be published on the Competition's official website and social pages.
All 6 compositions selected during the Competition Round will be presented during the Final round, which will take place in June 2024. The finalists will have an opportunity to participate in the Gala-Concert, during which the Award Winners will be announced.
The jury is headed by renowned Armenian composer David Halajian.
The pieces can feature the following voices and instruments:
- Voice: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass
- Instruments: flute (+piccolo and alto), clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano.
The composition must be based on Armenian medieval, classical, or modern poetry. Combining different authors in one piece is allowed. Both original pieces and translated versions are acceptable (translated versions are available in the internet.
The minimum duration of the composition is 6 minutes, and the maximum duration is 12 minutes.
Applications close on April 15, 2024. The first round of the competition will take place on the 15th of May, 2024 in a closed discussion format. The names of 6 finalists will be published on the Competition's official website and social pages.
All 6 compositions selected during the Competition Round will be presented during the Final round, which will take place in June 2024. The finalists will have an opportunity to participate in the Gala-Concert, during which the Award Winners will be announced.
The jury is headed by renowned Armenian composer David Halajian.
