2021 New Orleans Piano Institute Virtual International Competition
July 1-August 8, 2021*
The New Orleans Piano Institute (NOPI) is happy to announce the 1st New Orleans Piano Institute Virtual International Competition!
Overview
- The Competition is open to all applicants worldwide.
- There are four age groups in the competition.
- The judges are internationally recognized pianists and pedagogues.
- Prize winners will receive digital Award Certificates.
- The 1st prize winners will be featured in a collaborative video recital to be posted to MASNO’s website, YouTube page, and social media platforms.
- The judges decisions are final.
Repertoire & Recording Guidelines
- Repertoire is a free choice of the competitor within the time limit of the corresponding age group.
- A single movement of a multi-movement composition can be used.
- Simplified arrangements are not acceptable.
- Repertoire must be submitted as a video YouTube link with the name, age, and the Competition category of the candidate clearly listed.
- The recording must be of good sound quality with the face, hands and the keyboard clearly visible.
- Selections must be performed from memory.
NOPI Virtual International Competition categories:
Junior Group A - 9-12 y/o (Single selection up to 5 min)
Junior Group B - 13-15 y/o (Single selection up to 8 min)
Senior Group - 16-18 y/o (Single or multiple selections up to 12 min total)
Young Artist Group - 19-27 y/o (Single or multiple selections up to 15 min total)
NOPI Virtual International Competition non-refundable application fees:
Junior Group A.............................. $50
Junior Group B.............................. $60
Senior Group................................. $70
Young Artist Group.........................$80
Fees must be paid in full at the time of submission of the competition application and by July 1. Fees must be paid on the MASNO website www.masno.org/2021-NOPI-Fees and will be processed through PayPal.
*Competition Timeline:
Deadline for submissions and paying the non-refundable application fee is July 1, 2021.
Winners will be announced by August 8, 2021.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the Competition, please email NOPI Co-Director Dr. Hristo Birbochukov | birbochukov@yahoo.com.
For questions about the Institute, please email NOPI Co-Director Dr. Igor Resnianski | igorresn@gmail.com.
