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Atterbury Teater
Lynnwood Bridge
Pretoria

23 – 27 October 2024

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Requirements and program

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Entry Form

  • The Atterbury National Piano Competition is for young pianists under the age of 20 years and includes the following categories: 12 years and younger, 15 years and younger, 19 years and younger. The age category to be entered is determined by the age of the learner at the start of the competition.

  • Only South African citizens and permanent residents may participate.

  • The competition takes place over four rounds. All participants compete in the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday. The 18 semi-finalists will compete in the third round on Saturday. After completion of this round the 9 finalists for the gala event on the Sunday will be announced.

  • All repeat indications may be ignored, except for a Da Capo.

  • No piano concertos are allowed.

  • Memorising of the entire program is required for the competition.

  • Full details of every work must be included on the entry form ( i.e. composer, full title, complete opus number, key, names and/or tempo indications of movement, and exact duration ). Any repertoire changes must be submitted to admin@atterburypiano.co.za.

    NO changes will be allowed after 18 August 2024.

The rounds are compiled as follows

1st round
One Baroque and one Romantic work

2nd round
One Classical and one Modern / 20th Century / Impressionist work

3rd round
Two contrasting works: Any work from a previous round and a new work that has not yet been presented

4th round
A program of two works selected from previous rounds

Length of rounds

12 years and younger

  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds: A minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes
  • 4th round: A minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes

15 years and younger

  • 1st , 2nd and 3rd rounds: A minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 12 minutes
  • 4th round: A minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 18 minutes

19 years and younger

  • • 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds: A minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes.
    • 4th round: A minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes.

Auditions

  • Entry done online.
    Closing date: 31 July 2024.

  • Recording of two contrasting works which will be part of the candidate’s final program – duration of not more than 15 minutes. The recordings must be of good quality, clearly show the participant’s hands performing and be played from memory. The recording must be transferred via WeTransfer to admin@atterburypiano.co.za.

    Please include as message the candidate’s name, age group as well as the title and composer of the two works. Click HERE for instructions for WeTransfer.

  • Proof of a non-refundable entry fee of R200.

    Banking details:

    Atterbury Trust
    Bank: FNB

    Account: 63006546238
    Branch: 252445

    Reference: PIANO /
    Surname and date of birth

    NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

  • Successful candidates will be notified by email.

  • The 9 finalists of the competition of the previous year qualifies automatically and do not need to partake in auditions.

Participation in the competition

  • A maximum of 45 participants will be selected.

  • The judging panel will consist of three adjudicators.

  • All participants will be judged throughout on quality and musicality of their performances.

  • The judges’ decision is final.

  • The 18 semi-finalists will be announced directly after the 2nd round.

  • The 9 finalists will be announced directly after the 3rd round.

  • The winners will be announced directly after the final round.

  • The winner of a specific age category will not be allowed to participate in the same age category again.

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