RULES OF THE INTERNATIONAL EARLY MUSIC COMPETITION IN LOIRE VALLEY 2017

The International Early Music Competition in Loire Valley is open to all instrumental ensembles performing repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries on period instruments (Baroque chamber ensembles).

Co-organized by Stradivaria- Ensemble Baroque de Nantes and Anacréon (Angers), the aim of this competition is to promote ensembles of young musicians who specialize in this repertoire.

The International Early Music Competition in Loire Valley 2017 will take place on 11 and 12 June 2017 in Angers and Nantes, France.

1st December 2016 : Opening of online applications (http://www.international-early-music-competition.org) 1 st April 2017 : Applications deadline

First-half of April 2017 : Preselection on files – Preselection Committee

10 June 2017 : Instruments and practice rooms will be available for rehearsals –

Angers 11 June 2017 : Semi-Final in Angers

12 June 2017 : Final in Nantes

13 June 2017 : Gala concert by the 1st Prize winner- Avrillé (49)

JURY William CHRISTIE, Daniel CUILLER, Henri-Franck BAUPERIN, t Philippe VENTURINI

PRIZES:

The First Prize Winner will be awarded a 4,000€ prize. In addition to the prize, the organization will ensure the promotion of the winning ensemble by organizing a tour with at least 2 dates, plus the recording of a promotional video clip, in the musical form of the competition.

The Second Prize will be awarded a 2,000€ prize

An Audience Prize

APPLICATIONS ELIGIBILITY The Competition is open to all instrumental Baroque ensembles, whose average age will not exceed 30 years old on the day of the final. The Competition is only open to instrumental ensembles. All programmes with voice will not be taken into account.

 More details in the competition's site