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The Third International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music - Final Competition Concert

Date and Time
16/7/2017
8:00 pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Central Concert Hall
Ticket Fee
$150

A conductor is the soul of an orchestra. He commands the attention of performers onstage and the audience with his distinct charisma and style. His role resembles that of an army commander, except that he leads with his baton, communicating with the members of the orchestra through artistic rapport and technical brilliance to present insightful interpretations of each piece of music. A conductor must also have a broad vision, intellectual accomplishments, and resourceful creativity to be an impetus to the orchestra for continual growth and development. The development of any musical genre requires a growing repertoire of works; and the performance of each work rests upon intelligent interpretation.

The first and second International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music was initiated and organized by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in 2011 and 2014 respectively. It enjoyed the keen support of experts, music conservatories and institutes in China and other parts of the world, with success and to wide acclaim. A total of 97 entries from all over the world was received. The third International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music will be co-organized by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan. Such a competition is considered not only a rewarding initiative to groom young talents in conducting, but also a milestone in the development of Chinese orchestral music.

“This international competition is a groundbreaking move in the realm of large-scale, modern Chinese music performance in the last hundred years. It is a launch pad for young conducting talents as well as for Chinese orchestral music in the main. I am certain that this conducting competition will add magical charm to the genre of Chinese music, and be a milestone in its history.” 
- Zhao Jiping
Honorary Chariman of Chinese Musicians' Association (Present)
Chairman of Chinese Musicians' Association (12/2009 - 5/2015)  
“This conducting competition for Chinese music offered an exceptional learning and training opportunity for all contestants. From wielding the baton to communicating with the musicians of the Orchestra, to stepping onto the conductor’s podium and feeling the tension of having all eyes on one’s every single move, it has been a most valuable experience for aspiring conductors throughout. We look forward to organizing this kind of competition in the future so as to give young conducting talents of Chinese music the break they deserve.”  
- Yan Huichang
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Music Director of National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan
Finalists will compete for the laurel by conducting the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in performing the following works:
A. Symphonic Poem   Mu Guiying Leads Her Army to War (Excerpts) Composed collectively by the China Central Orchestra (now China National Symphony Orchestra)  Arr. by Kuan Nai-chung

B. Impressions of Yungang Grottoes  Cheng Dazhao


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Eligibility

• The Participant must be born on or after 1 January 1972, and

• The Participant must have experience in conducting an orchestra, or be currently studying Conducting as a major in a conservatory of music

Awards

• Champion, First Runner-up and Second-Runner-up

• Outstanding Young Conductor of Hong Kong

• Outstanding Young Conductor of Taiwan

• Best Interpretation of a Work on Hong Kong

• Best Interpretation of a Work on Taiwan

• Audience's Favourite (Voted by the audience on the spot)

• Musicians' Choice (Voted by members' of the Hong Kong

• Chinese Orchestra and National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan)

The Competition

First Round

12-17/12/2016 Xiqu Centre of Taiwan, Taipei

The panel of judges will assess the participants on the basis of the video recordings submitted before 31 October, 2016, and announce the list of participants selected before January 2017.


Second Round

5-9/7/2017 Xiqu Centre of Taiwan, Taipei

The participants will conduct National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan in playing two works selected for the Second Round Competition:

A. Compulsory Piece: Formosa Capricci (Excerpts) Wang I-Yu (Work selected for competing for the Best Interpretation of a Work on Taiwan prize)

B. Competitors in this round will draw lots to determine which work he/she will conduct among the following two:

Moonlight over the Spring River  Ancient Melody  Arr. by Qin Pengzhang and Luo Zhongrong or

As the Moon Rises (Excerpts)  Ancient Melody  Arr. by Peng Xiuwen


Semi-final Competition

10-15/7/2017  Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Recital Hall

The semi-final comprises two parts: sight-reading at rehearsal (to test the ability to correct mistakes and read scores quickly) and conducting a rehearsal with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.

A. Sight-reading and correcting mistakes: participants will be informed of the work chosen after entering the simi-finals

B. Works for conducting: 

Symphonic Poem Flowing Water Peng Xiuwen

Jing‧Qi‧Shen Chan Ming-chi (Work selected for competing for the Best Interpretation of a Work on Hong Kong prize)



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