The competition for harmonica players BALTIC-NORDIC OPEN
Schedule of categories:
11:00 Solo-Diatonic harmonica (with accompaniment or backing track)
12:00 Solo-Chromatic harmonica (with accompaniment or backing track)
13:00 Groups and Open Section
NB! The length of performance is maximum 6 minutes
The jury:
The jury of the competitions consists of 5 persons and each member of the jury can give max 10 points, so the maximum score can be 50 points.
Evaluation criteria:
- proper performance
- techniques
- tone
- interpretation (tempo, dynamics, rhythm, ensemble, emotionality)
- artistry
The competitors will be divided into 3 groups according to the results of the competition:
- perfect (45–50 points)
- excellent (40-44 points)
- very good (35-39 points)
The winners of each category will receive the Baltic-Nordic Champion title.
All participants with a score above 35 will be awarded a certificate.
The overall winner with perfect results will be awarded a Grand Prix of € 1,000.
In the absence of perfect level, the jury has the right to award special prizes.
The decision of the jury is final and not subject to appeal.
The process:
Registration for the competition is obligatory. Deadline is June 10, 2024 https://www.piccolo.ee/en/register/
Price list
A wristband of the registered the participant: 30 € (till May 31, 2024); 40 € (from June 1st, 2024)
The price includes admission to the competitions and all festival events.