Welcome to Filadelfia, a center of hospitality and culture!
It is with great pleasure that we are going to deal with the organization of the European Music Competition, City of Filadelfia, Special Prize Paolo Serrao, now a world-class event,which will take place from the 5th to 13th May 2012. The quality of music, especially in our land in the last few years, has increased thanks to the invaluable and tireless of thousands of enthusiasts. It is no longer a matter for only a niche listener but instead has gained an important place in the music scene. The Competition will not only bring the formations and individual musicians, but intends to present the public with the characteristics and differences of each group and repertoire. All in the beautiful surroundings of this picturesque town of Calabria, known for its original beauty: "The proposed shape was spontaneously the most simple: a square, then articulated as a Greek cross, with a central square and four identical quadrants divided into lots of equal size, cut by four axles that finish with four doors. The only variation was in the portion of space allocated to each, according to the acquired social status."
NB: For the Groups
The City of Filadelfia has small hotels that are good for individuals and small groups. So we decided to accommodate you in hotels located in the area of Tropea, a town nestled along the Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods), a charming seaside town famous for its beaches, not far from Filadelfia headquarters of the competition. We are confident that you will appreciate our beautiful land. Good food, beautiful beaches and great hospitality. We wait to celebrate together a moment of music and friendship.
In addition, you can plan your trip excursions to:
Boarding for the Aeolian islands (Isole Eolie) is from the port of Tropea.
The Aeolian Islands take their name from the god Aeolus, there are seven scattered along the northeastern coast of Sicily, scattered as to form a large Y. Vulcano is the lower extremity and Alicudi and Stromboli the two peaks, respectively, are further west and further east.
They were selected as the "seven pearls of the Mediterranean", because they are extraordinarily fascinating islands. These volcanoes are always active and when you approach, you cannot help but be encouraged to explore them. Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian islands and also the most varied, is a must for tourists. Worth visiting the historical center, in particular the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and the Archaeological Museum. The tour lasts all day, the departure is scheduled in the morning from the port of Tropea and allows the boat tour of Lipari and Vulcano, and in addition a short stop in Stromboli.
Bronze Statues (Bronzi di Riace)
The Bronze Statues are two bronze statues, originating from Greece and are of extremerarity. Dating back to the fifth century BC, and were found in Riace, in the province ofReggio Calabria in 1972. Currently the bronze Statues are kept at the National Museum ofMagna Grecia in Reggio Calabria. - Associazione Melody
Regulations
Choirs may be formed by an unlimited number of singers and with the exception of unbroken voice choirs, there is no age limit. A conductor may direct more than one choir and there is no limit to the number of conductors that may direct any given choir.
Reistration Fee:
Entry fee for all choirs is € 400'
The fee will not be refunded if the choir does not participate in the competition.
Together with the application form, choirs must send the following documents as well as the other documentation required:
a) complete list of personal data of choir director, choir manager and choir members
b) choir CV and group photograph of choir and director
c) declaration of authorization by director, choir manager and each choir member (or their parents/guardians for participants under the age of 18) to handle sensitive personal data (Italian law D.L. 193/2003)
d) three complete copies of each piece to be performed
Choir categories:
A male or female voices
B mixed voice
C children’s or youth ( max. 20 years of age. Max. 10% singers may exceed age limit but no singer may exceed 24 years of age. The organisers may check dates of birth and assess individual cases on their merits.)
D popular or spiritual/gospel (male, female or mixed)
Number of singers Minimum / Maximum
Category A 8 / No limit
Category B 8 / No limit
Category C 12 / No limit
Category D 8 / No limit
Choir programmes:
Categories A and B
Free programme comprising four pieces from the following groups as indicated:
a) One piece by a Renaissance, Baroque or Classical period composer. The jury will assess appropriate performance style.
b) One piece composed after the year 1900.
c) Two pieces of any period.
The performance, intended as “pure music”, must last between 11 and 20 minutes (this time indication does not include applause, intervals between each piece or time taken to reach or leave the stage).
No more than two pieces may have instrumental accompaniment.
Category C
Free programme comprising four pieces from the following groups as indicated:
a) One piece composed before the year 1900 to be sung in any language and with or without instrumental accompaniment.
b) Two pieces composed after the year 1900 by composers of the same nationality as the participating choir. At least one of the pieces must be sung in the original language. At least one of the pieces must be unaccompanied.
c) One unaccompanied piece from any period sung in any language.
The performance, intended as “pure music”, must last between 11 and 20 minutes (this time indication does not include applause, intervals between each piece or time taken to reach or leave the stage).
No more than two pieces may have instrumental accompaniment.
Category D
Free programme comprising four pieces as indicated:
A programme of choral arrangements or traditional songs belonging to the repertoire of the country of the participating choir OR negro spirituals and gospel songs.
For each piece , together with copies of the score, the participating choir must send a translation into Italian or English of the text or a summary of the same. Local folk instruments or instruments which may be justified from a historical or folk point of view are permitted.
Stylistically coherent choreography will be appreciated and may lead to the awarding of a special mention.
The performance, intended as “pure music”, must last between 8 and 20 minutes (this time indication does not include applause, intervals between each piece or time taken to reach or leave the stage).
No more than two pieces may have instrumental accompaniment.
The overall winners of the Choir section will win the following monetary prizes:
Percentage points and prizes:
The overall winner for each category is the competitor or group of competitors being awarded the highest percentage and, in any case, a mark no lower than 98%. First places are awarded to those competitors who gain a minimum percentage of 95%; second places are awarded to those competitors who gain a minimum percentage of 90%; third places are awarded to those competitors who gain a minimum percentage of 80%. All the above competitors will be given a certificate of classification. All other competitors will be given a certificate of participation. Certificates will be given at the end of each section's performances.
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