Appellation |
International Francesco Paolo Tosti Singing Competition
Asia Preliminary 2007 |
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Sponsor |
NPO Nara Art and Culture Association (Japan Tosti Institute) |
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Category |
Vocal Performance (Piano Accompaniment) |
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Contestant
selection
and judging |
Contestants will be selected based on an initial evaluation of submitted documents and CD, MD or cassette tape.
The competition will comprise first, second and final elimination rounds.
The first elimination round will be a private one and the second and final elimination rounds will be open to the public. |
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Schedule |
| Initial evaluation |
At the beginning of July 2007 |
| First elimination round |
October 4 (Thu.), 5 (Fri.) and
6 (Sat.), 2007 |
| Second elimination round |
October 7 (Sun.), 2007 |
| Final elimination round Award ceremony |
Afternoon of October
8 (Mon., holiday) 2007 |
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Competition
venue |
Akishino Music Hall
(NaraFamily 6F, 2-4-1, Saidaiji Higashimachi, Nara City, Japan) |
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Accompanists |
| First elimination round |
Contestants may bring their own piano accompanists or choose a Japanese or Italian piano accompanist provided by the organizers of the competition.
Note: Contestants will be permitted some time to meet and consult with accompanists. |
| Second elimination round |
Contestants choose a Japanese or Italian piano accompanist provided by the organizers of the competition.
Note: Contestants will be permitted some time to meet and consult with accompanists. |
| Final elimination round |
Isabella Crisante will be the accompanist (official pianist of Istituto Nazionale Tostiano).
Note: Meetings and rehearsals with the accompanist will be held at the competition venue. |
Note: Piano accompanists officially chosen by the organizer will be provided free of charge. |
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Entry fees |
| Initial evaluation |
None |
| First elimination round |
JPY 17,000 |
| Second elimination round |
JPY 20,000 |
| Final elimination round |
None |
Note: All entry fees are non-refundable. |