Chopinov zlati prstan / Chopin Golden Ring by Seviqc Brežice

CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN 8. MEDNARODNO TEKMOVANJE MLADIH PIANISTOV CHOPIN GOLDEN RING 8th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PIANISTS

RADOVLJICA PTUJ SLOVENIJA 26. do 30. oktober 2012 RADOVLJICA PTUJ SLOVENIA October 26th to 30th 2012

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GOSTITELJA: Glasbena šola Radovljica (Radovljica, SI) Pokrajinski muzej Ptuj – Ormož (Ptuj, SI) THE HOST INSTITUTIONS: Radovljica Music School (Radovljica, SI) Ptuj Regional Museum (Ptuj, SI) KOPRODUCENT CO-PRODUCER

Izdala: USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 1 SI-4240 Radovljica SLOVENIJA Odgovarja: Janez ROZMAN e-pošta: info@chopin-goldenring.si GSM: +38641720270 Spletna stran: www.chopin-goldenring.si TRR SI56 9067 2000 0514 258 Oblikovanje: Radivoj PODRŠČEK Tisk: ROKUS KLETT, d. o. o.

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Ustanova Chopinov zlati prstan je ponosni ﾄ考an IFCS Chopin Golden Ring Foundation is a proud member of the IFCS

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF CHOPIN SOCIETIES Member of the International Music Council (UNE SCO)

Ustanova CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 1 SI-4240 Radovljica Slovenija Tel./fax: 05 99 41 350 prenosni telefon: +386 (0)41 720 270 spletna stran: www.chopin-goldenring.si elektronska naslova: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com IDENTIFIKACIJA: Matična št.: 4006267000 Davčna št.: 38675722 Predsednik Uprave: Janez ROZMAN Transakcijski račun: BS. Poštna banka Slovenije, d.d. SI56 9067 2000 0514 258 SWIFT: PBSLSI22XXX IBAN: SI56 906720000514258

CHOPIN GOLDEN RING FOUDATION Linhartov trg 1 SI-4240 Radovljica SLOVENIA Tel./fax: +38659941350 Mobile phone: +386 (0)41 720 270 Website: www.chopin-goldenring.si E-Mail: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Identification data: Company ID no.: 4006267000 Tax no.: SI38675722 Chairman of the Board: Janez ROZMAN Transaction account: PBS. Poštna banka Slovenije, d.d. SI56 9067 2000 0514 258 SWIFT: PBSLSI22XXX IBAN: SI56 906720000514258

KLJUČI SRCA Največji zakladi in skrivnosti in lepote sveta so zaklenjene v skrinje z zapletenimi mehanizmi zapiranja in te skrinje so skrite v najbolj temačnih kleteh in votlinah. In te kleti in votline so na najbolj nedostopnih predelih sveta. V soteskah in kanjonih, zapuščenih hišah, ki stojijo na samotnih in od boga zapuščenih krajih. A človek se do teh krajev in teh sotesk in teh kleti lahko prebije. Obstajajo zemljevidi. In obstajajo načini in ključi, da se odprejo zapleteni mehanizmi skrinj v katerih se skrivajo zakladi. A obstaja eno mesto in en prostor do katerega je najtežje priti. To je človeško srce. Nobeni klici »Sezam odpri se«, nobeni vitli in zapletena vlomilska orodja, ne grožnje in ne prošnje ne pomagajo. Ljudje srca običajno ne odpirajo nobenemu. V teh zapletenih in, nerad rečem in zapišem, ampak tako je, v teh težkih časih pa še posebej ne. Ni je podkupnine in ne lepe besede, ki lepo mesto najde in ne mučilne naprave, ki bi lastnika srca v to prisilila. A kljub temu obstaja način s katerim pridemo do človeškega srca. Obstajajo ključi srca. Več jih je in vse moramo uporabiti naenkrat. Najprej morajo obstajati mojstri, ki imajo ključ, ki odklepa vrata glasbe, poezije, slike, lepega. Nato morajo obstajati ljudje, ki te mojstre prepoznajo in jih povabijo in s temi ključi odprejo vrata v razsvetljene dvorane. Potem morajo obstajati ljudje dobre volje, ki tem mojstrom in organizatorjem s prispevki omogočijo, da so dvorane svetle in tople. In potem morate obstajati vi, ki te dvorane napolnite in s seboj prinesete ključe naklonjenosti in pozornosti. In vsem tem ključem skupaj se reče ljubezen. Brez nje bi bil mrak in tema in skrite skrinje zakladov na dnu najglobljih jam in brezen. Samo ljubezen je pot in je ključ in je načrt in je rešitev. Za njo vam hvala. Milan Pirker

KEYS TO THE HEART The greatest treasures, mysteries and beauties of the world rest hidden away in chests with elaborate locks, and these chests lie in the darkest cellars and caverns. And these cellars and caverns are only to be found in the most inaccessible corners of the world. In gorges and canyons, and in abandoned houses standing in secluded and long forgotten places. But there is a way to find these places, these gorges and these cellars. There are maps, and there are methods and keys to open the elaborate locks of these treasure chests. However, there is one place which is hardest to reach. That is human heart. No “open sesame”, no winch and no elaborate burglar’s tools, nor threats and requests will help. People usually do not open their hearts to anyone. Particularly not in these complicated and, I am reluctant to say it and write it down, difficult times. There is no bribe, no kind word that finds a kind place and no instrument of torture that could force the owner of the heart to do so. But still, there is a way to reach into human heart. There are keys to the heart. There are a number of them and all need to be used at the same time. First, we need the masters who have the keys that unlock the door of music. Then we need people that recognise these masters and invite them, using their keys to open the door to the brightly lit halls. Then we need those of good will who pay contributions so that these masters and organisers can ensure bright and warm halls. And last but not least, there must be you coming to fill up these halls and bring the keys of affection and attention. Together, all these keys are called “love”. Without them, we would live in dusk and darkness and the chests would stay hidden at the bottom of caverns and abysses. Only love is the way, the key, the plan and the solution. For this love I thank you. Milan Pirker

Ustanova Chopinov zlati prstan je registrirana za organizacijo in izvedbo kulturnih prireditev in izobraževanje mladih glasbenih ustvarjalcev na visoki profesionalni ravni, omogoča prost dostop mladim do kulturne ponudbe, povezanost mladih v slovenskem, v širšem srednjeevropskem in svetovnem prostoru ter nudi povezavo glasbenih potencialov različnih kulturnih prizorišč. Oblikovanje in koordinacija skupne kulturne ponudbe in skupnega kulturnega prostora so osrednja naloga Ustanove. Vrednote, ki jih negujemo so poštenost, iskrenost, pripadnost, spoštovanje dogovorov, občutljivost za čustva mladih, delovanje z uporabo dosežkov glasbene pedagogike ter intenzivno spremljanje novosti na tem področju s ciljem vzgajati, izobraževati in pridobivati širok krog občinstva, predvsem mlajše populacije za popularizacijo tovrstne glasbe in tako postati mednarodno prepoznavna ustanova z ugledno in strokovno neoporečno pomoč mladim glasbenim talentom. Nastanku Ustanove so botrovale izkušnje pridobljene z organizacijo in izvedbo mednarodnih tekmovanj mladih pianistov za Chopinov zlati prstan. Tekmovanje je postalo prepoznavno v svetu, saj v eni od dveh kategorij tekmujejo lahko le mladi pianisti do 16 let, kar pomeni, da pridejo v poštev le tekmovalci, ki so izjemno nadarjeni, vestni in predani delu. Mladim glasbenikom iz številnih držav se ponuja priložnost, da se udeležijo prijateljskega tekmovanja v eni najlepših evropskih držav, Sloveniji. Hkrati lahko interpretirajo dela enega največjih glasbenih genijev, poljskega skladatelja in pianista Frédérica Chopina, katerega 200–letnico rojstva smo v letu 2010 praznovali v številnih državah sveta. Delovanje Ustanove slovi tudi zaradi kakovostne izbire prestižnih članov žirije. Na sedmih tekmovanjih, ki smo jih izvedli se je zvrstilo veliko število mladih umetnikov iz 26 držav iz vseh celin sveta. Letos se je na tekmovanje prijavilo, 24 tekmovalcev v treh kategorijah iz 13 držav.

Tako v letu 2012 organiziramo že 8. mednarodno tekmovanje mladih pianistov CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN v kategoriji do 16 let in od 17 do 19 let starosti v Glasbeni šoli v Radovljici. Tekmovanje bo potekalo od 26. do 29. oktobra 2012 s spremljajočimi koncerti članov žirije (Sonja Pahor in Karol Radziwonowicz), pianistom Arturjem Alperjem iz Rusije z gosti in zaključnim koncertom zmagovalcev. Dovolite mi, da v svojem in v imenu Ustanove izrazim veselje in veliko čast sodelovanje, s festivalom Seviqc Brežice in direktorjem g. Klemenom Ramovšem, ki je letos prvič aktivno, kot koproducent, vključen v promocijo klasične Chopinove glasbe z uvedbo nove kategorije do 35 let, ki bo potekala na Ptuju v Pokrajinskem muzeju Ptuj 30. oktobra in kamor je vključen tudi koncert za zmagovalce. Dovolite mi, da se za aktivno sodelovanje zahvalim Občini Radovljica, županu g. Cirilu Globočniku, Glasbeni šoli Radovljica, ravnatelju g. Marku Možini, Veleposlaništvu R Poljske v R Sloveniji, Nj. Eks. Cezary Królu izrednemu in pooblaščenemu veleposlaniku Republike Poljske v Republiki Sloveniji, g. Marzeni Krajewski, namestnici veleposlanika, g. Avgustu Mencingerju, članom, simpatizerjem Društva Chopinov zlati prstan, sponzorjem, donatorjem in veliko prijateljem-dobrotnikom ki želijo ostati neimenovani, g. Theodorju Kanitzerju, predsedniku Mednarodnega združenja Chopinovih ustanov iz Dunaja, ki je letos naš častni gost, vodstvu, pomožnemu osebju tekmovanja, in članom mednarodne žirije Posebno zahvala in pozdrave pa namenjam vsem mladim pianistkam in pianistom, njihovim staršem, skrbnikom in profesorjem, ki se udeležujejo letošnjega tekmovanja. Upam in želim, da se bodo dobro počutili v naši Radovljici pri tekmovanju pa jim želim vse najboljše. Janez Rozman Predsednik Uprave Ustanove Chopinov zlati prstan Radovljica oktober 2012

Foundation Chopin gold ring is registered for the organization and execution of cultural events and education for young musicians at a high professional level, allows free access to cultural offer for young people, young people's links in Slovenian, in the wider Central European and global environment and provides a link musical potential of various cultural venues. Design and coordination of joint cultural events and a common cultural space, a central task of the Foundation. Values that we cherish as honesty, sincerity, loyalty, respect agreements, sensitivity to feelings of young people, achievements operation using music pedagogy and intensive monitoring developments in this area with the aim to educate, and acquire a wide audience, especially the younger population to popularize such music and become an internationally recognized institution of repute and impeccable professional help young musical talent. Creation of institutions are prompted by experience gained in organizing and carrying out of international competitions for young pianists Chopin Golden Ring. The competition has become recognizable around the world as one of the two competing only young pianists to 16 years, which means to come into play only competitors who are extremely talented, conscientious and dedicated work. Young musicians from many countries, the opportunity to participate in friendly competition in one of Europe's most beautiful countries, Slovenia. At the same time work can be interpreted one of the greatest musical geniuses, Polish composer and pianist FrĂŠdĂŠric Chopin, whose 200th birth anniversary was celebrated in 2010 in many countries around the world. Work of the Foundation is known for quality selection of prestigious jury members. The seven competitions, which were performed were to follow a large number of young artists from 26 countries from all continents of the world. This year, attends the contest, 24 contestants in three categories from 13 countries.

Thu, in 2012 we organized the 8th International Competition for Young Pianists Chopin Golden Ring in the category up to 16 years and 17 to 19 years in Music school in Radovljica. Competition will be held from 26 to 29 October 2012, with accompanying concerts jury members (Sonja Pahor and Karol Radziwonowicz), pianist Artur Alper from Russia with guests and final concert of winners. Let me in its behalf and institutions to express joy and a great honor for cooperation with the festival Seviqc Brežice and director Mr. Klemen Ramovš, which is active for the first time as co-producer, involved in the promotion of classical music of Chopin with the introduction of new categories up to 35 years, which will be held in Ptuj Regional Museum Ptuj October 30th and which also included a concert for the winners. Allow me to thank the active participation of the Municipality Radovljica, Mr. Ciril Globočnik Mayor, Radovljica Music School, the principal Mr. Marko Možina, Embassy of Republic of Poland in the Republic of Slovenia, HE. Cezary Król Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Slovenia, Mrs. Marzena Krajewskai, Deputy Ambassador, Mr. August Mencinger, members, sympathizers Chopin Society Gold Ring, sponsors, donors and manny friends- benefactors who wish to remain unnamed, Mr. Theodor Kanitzer, President International Federation Chopin Societess from Vienna, this year our guest of honor, leadership, service staff in contest, and members of the International Jury. Special thanks and greetings are intended for all young pianists, their parents, guardians and teachers participating in this year's competition. I hope and wish that they will feel comfortable in our Radovljica to compete and I wish them all the best. Janez Rozman President and CEO of the Foundation Chopin Golden Ring Radovljica, October 2012

Spoštovani glasbeniki in prijatelji glasbe, v Radovljici že sedmič z veseljem in ponosom gostimo mednarodno tekmovanje mladih pianistov Chopinov zlati prstan. Zaradi ugleda tekmovanja, ki prispeva k prepoznavnosti Radovljice kot mesta kulture, in zaradi kakovostnih klavirskih izvedb, ki bogatijo program glasbenih prireditev v našem okolju, smo se z Glasbeno šolo Radovljica utemeljeno odločili za podporo vsakoletnemu projektu Ustanove Chopinov zlati prstan. Programsko sodelovanje je nedvomno v prid tako organizatorjem kot občini. Brez osebnega angažmaja in v veliki meri prostovoljnega prispevka Janeza Rozmana, predsednika Ustanove Chopinov zlati prstan, tovrstnih rezultatov zagotovo ne bi bilo. V zadnjih letih je v Radovljici poskrbel za številne odlične glasbene dogodke v čudovitem ambientu Radovljiške graščine, zato se mu na tem mestu zahvaljujem. Vsem sodelujočim pianistom želim, da na tekmovanju čim bolj uspešno predstavijo svoj talent in trdo delo, s katerima so se zapisali glasbenemu izražanju, pa tudi lepo jesensko doživetje pristno sladke Radol'ce. Ciril Globočnik, župan Občine Radovljica

Dear music friends and musicians Radovljica seventh time proud and happy to host the International Competition for Young Pianists Chopin's gold ring. Because of the reputation of the competition, which contributes to the visibility Radovljica as City of Culture, and the quality piano performances that enrich the program of music events in our environment, we are a music school Radovljica reason decided to support the project each year's Chopin Foundation's gold ring. Program participation is clearly in the interests of both the organizers and the municipality. Without personal effort and largely voluntary contribution of Mr. Janez Rozman, President of the Chopin Golden Ring Foundation, these results certainly would not. In recent years, Radovljica care of many great music events in beautiful surroundings Radovljica mansion, it must be at this point thank you. All participants pianist I want to make the competition more effectively present your talent and hard work with which they write musical expression, but also a beautiful autumn experience genuine sweet Radol'ce. Ciril GloboÄ?nik Mayor Radovljica

Spoštovani organizatorji in tekmovalci, kot vsako leto bomo v Glasbeni šoli Radovljica tudi letos gostili mlade tekmovalce na že tradicionalnem mednarodnem tekmovanju mladih pianistov. Organizatorjem pomagamo pri profesionalni izvedbi tekmovanja s tem, da ponudimo vrhunske in skrbno vzdrževane instrumente ter prostore. To je za mlade glasbenike eden izmed pogojev, da kar najbolje predstavijo tisto, čemur že od rane mladosti namenjajo obilo svojega časa. Ponosni smo, da tako tudi mi prispevamo svoj delež k temu dogodku in da lahko v domačem kraju prisluhnemo vrhunski izvedbi del enega izmed velikanov klavirske glasbe. Tekmovalcem želim dobre rezultate in dobro počutje v prostorih Glasbene šole Radovljica, organizatorjem pa še veliko ustvarjalnih moči in da bi s pomočjo Občine Radovljica ohranili tekmovanje na visokem kvalitetnem in strokovnem nivoju. Marko Možina, ravnatelj Glasbene šole Radovljica

Dear organizers and competitors, Like every year, we at the Music School Radovljica again host young pianists at the traditional international competition for young pianists. Professional organizers help in the implementation of the competition that offer superior and carefully maintained facilities and instruments. This is for young musicians one of the conditions that best present what we at an early age devote plenty of your time. We are proud that so we contribute our share to this event and to be able to listen to the hometown superior version of one of the giants of piano music. Some competitors want good results and well-being in the areas of Music School Radovljica, organizers are a lot of creative power, and that with the help of the Municipality Radovljica preserve competition in the high-quality and professional level. Marko Mo탑ina, director of the Music School Radovljica

MEDNARODNA ZVEZA CHOPINOVIH ZDRUŽENJ

Mednarodni glasbeni svet

Članica Mednarodnega glasbenega sveta (UNESCO)

Predsednik THEODOR KANITZER Dunaj Podpredsednika IVAN KLÁNSKÝ Praga ANTOINE PASZKIEWICZ Pariz

Gospod Janez Rozman Cesta v Gameljne 6 SI–1211 Ljubljana Šmartno Slovenija

Generalna sekretarka ELŻBIETA ARTYSZ Varšava

Dunaj, 16. decembra 2010

Blagajnik ANDRZEJ MERKUR Duszniki Zdroj Člani odbora ROSA CAPLLONCH–FERRÀ Majorka BEATE GEISELER Hannover KAZIMIERZ GIERZOD Varšava MARTHA NOGUERA Buenos Aires ILSE SCHWARZ–SCHILLER Oberursel

UMETNIŠKI IN IZOBRAŽEVALNI ODBOR Predsednica IRENA PONIATOWSKA Varšava Člani FRANÇOISE BERGER Charmes EMILIAN MADEY Varšava MARCIN MASAN Bask PAWEL SKRZYPEK Varšava

Spoštovani g. predsednik Janez Rozman! Tekmovanje Chopinov zlati prstan je eno najboljših evropskih tekmovanj za mlade pianiste. Mladim glasbenikom iz številnih držav ponuja priložnost, da se udeležijo prijateljskega tekmovanja v eni najlepših evropskih držav, Sloveniji. Hkrati lahko interpretirajo dela enega največjih glasbenih genijev, poljskega skladatelja in pianista Frederica Chopina, katerega 200–letnico rojstva so v letu 2010 praznovali v številnih državah sveta. Sam sem imel priložnost udeležiti se 6. mednarodnega tekmovanja mladih glasbenikov Chopinov zlati prstan v Radovljici in na Jesenicah. Na tem mestu, g. Rozman, bi vam želel čestitati za izjemen uspeh teh tekmovanj. S tekmovanji se s svojo ekipo niste zgolj poklonili Chopinovima delu in življenju, ampak tudi evropski glasbeni kulturi ter ste podprli prizadevanja Mednarodne zveze Chopinovih združenj IFCS, ki je članica Mednarodnega glasbenega sveta organizacije UNESCO. Za to se vam prisrčno zahvaljujem. Želim vam veliko uspehov v prihodnje. prof. dr. Theodor Kanitzer Predsednik Mednarodne zveze Chopinovih združenj IFCS in Mednarodnega Chopinovega združenja na Dunaju ICG

Mednarodna zveza Chopinovih združenj, sekretariat na Poljskem: Instytut Fryderyka Chopina, Tamka 43, 00–355 Varšava, Poljska Tel.: +48 22 44 16 100; faks: +48 22 44 16 113; e–pošta: chopin@post.pl; spletni naslov: www.ifcs.pl Bančni račun: Bank Millenium S.A., IBAN 13 11602202 0000 0000 5515 8941 (PL), IBAN 24 11602202 0000 0000 5515 8937 (USD), IBAN 93 11602202 0000 0000 3988 1941 (EUR); SWIFT: BIGBPLPWXXX Sekretariat v Avstriji: Internationale Chopin–Gesellschaft in Wien, Biberstr. 4, A–1010 Dunaj, tel.: +43 1 512 23 74, faks: +43 1 512 23 74 75, e–pošta: ifcs@chopin.at, ZVR 027979353

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF CHOPIN SOCIETIES

International Music Council

Member of the International Music Council (UNESCO)

President THEODOR KANITZER Vienna Vice Presidents IVAN KLÁNSKÝ Prague ANTOINE PASZKIEWICZ Paris

To Mr. Janez Rozman Cesta v Gameljne 6 SI-1211 Ljubljana Šmartno Slovenia

General Secretary ELŻBIETA ARTYSZ Warsaw

Vienna, 16 December 2010

Treasurer ANDRZEJ MERKUR Duszniki Zdrój Members of the Board ROSA CAPLLONCH-FERRÀ Majorca BEATE GEISELER Hannover KAZIMIERZ GIERZOD Warsaw MARTHA NOGUERA Buenos Aires ILSE SCHWARZ-SCHILLER Oberursel

ARTISTIC & SCHOLARLY COMMITTEE Chairman IRENA PONIATOWSKA Warsaw Members FRANÇOISE BERGER Charmes EMILIAN MADEY Warsaw MARCIN MASAN Bask PAWEL SKRZYPEK Warsaw

Dear Mr. Chairman Janez Rozman, The Chopin Golden Ring piano competition belongs among the best competitions for young pianists in Europe. It offers young musicians from all over the world an opportunity to participate in an amicable competition in one of Europe’s most beautiful regions, in Slovenia. At the same time, they can interpret the opus of one of the greatest geniuses in music, the Polish composer and pianist Frederic Chopin. The 200th anniversary of the year of his birth was celebrated in numerous countries in 2010. I had the privilege to be part of the 6th annual International Chopin Golden Ring competition in Radovljica and Jesenice. At this point I congratulate you, Mr. Chairman Rozman, for the great success of these competitions. Not only have you and your team been honouring Chopin’s life and work, but also European musical culture. You have also shown great support for the efforts of the International Federation of Chopin Societies IFCS, which is a member of the International Music Council of UNESCO. Thank you for everything. Wishing you a lot of future success. Professor Dr. Theodor Kanitzer President of the International Federation of Chopin Societies IFCS and the International Chopin Society in Vienna, ICG

International Federation of Chopin Societies, Secretariat in Poland: c/o Instytut Fryderyka Chopina, Tamka 43, 00-355 Warsaw, Poland Tel.: + 48 22 44 16 100; Fax: + 48 22 44 16 113; e-mail: chopin@post.pl; website: www.ifcs.pl Bank account: Bank Millenium S.A., IBAN 13 11602202 0000 0000 5515 8941(PL), IBAN 24 11602202 0000 0000 5515 8937(USD), IBAN 93 11602202 0000 0000 3988 1941(EUR); SWIFT: BIGBPLPWXXX Secretariat in Austria: c/o Internationale Chopin-Gesellschaft in Wien, Biberstr. 4, A-1010 Vienna, Tel.: + 43 1 512 23 74, Fax: + 43 1 512 23 74 75, e-mail: ifcs@chopin.at, ZVR 027979353

Program, ki se danes imenuje Seviqc Brežice in spada med najprepoznavnejše evropske festivale stare glasbe, smo pričeli poleti 1982 z namenom, da v Sloveniji razvijemo takrat povsem nepomembno sceno stare glasbe. V tem času smo pustili za slovensko in evropsko kulturo neizbrisljive sledi, prehojena pot je tudi zaradi vloženih naporov izjemna. Z najuglednejšimi svetovnimi umetniki, hitro rastočo domačo produkcijo, mladimi talenti ter uspešno opravljenimi projekti in s tistimi, ki so v polnem razcvetu, ima program identične vizije tistim pred tridesetimi leti. Cilji so isti, le nekoliko bolj zahtevni. Letos je pred nami že enaintrideseta zaporedna sezona. V čast in veselje mi je, da smo z Ustanovo Chopinov zlati prstan razširili tekmovalni program in mu dodali še tretjo kategorijo za historični klavir. S tem povezujemo mednarodno prepoznavno tekmovanje, ptujsko zbirko instrumentov z originalnim klavirjem iz Chopinovega časa in dogajanje na področju stare glasbe. Na tem področju smo lahko kot država mednarodno močno prepoznavni, vlagati v to dejavnost pomeni uveljavljati svojo identiteto in svoj ponos, kar se v vedno manjšem svetu uspešno vrača v naše skupno dobro. Krize pridejo in grejo, naša volja, ponos in uspešnost pa grejo naprej z ljubeznijo do lepega.

The programme, known today as Seviqc Bre탑ice, is one of the most recognizable European early music festivals. It began in 1982 with the goal of developing an early music scene, insignificant at the time in Slovenia. Since then it has left an indelible mark in the Slovenian and European cultures. It has been an incredible journey. Our vision has not changed over the past thirty years; the goals are the same, if only more ambitious. We collaborate with the most distinguished international artists and young talents, have a fast-growing number This year marks the 31st consecutive season. It has been my honour and joy to expand the competition programme, together with the Chopin Golden Ring Foundation, and to add to it a third category for the historical piano. With this we have managed to join together an internationally recognisable competition, the Ptuj instrument collection with an original piano from the time of Chopin, and the current happenings in the early music field. of home artists, successfully completed projects and others in full swing. The early music scene is a field where Slovenia can achieve international recognisability, investing in it represents a way of asserting our national identity and pride in a world that is getting smaller by the minute. Crises come and go, but our will, pride and successfulness grow stronger in our love of everything beautiful.

IME IN PROGRAM TEKMOVALCEV ZA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN 2012 NAME AND PROGRAM OF CONTESTANTS FOR CHOPIN GOLDEN RING 2012 Kategorija do 16 let/Category up to 16 years age

1. Chervendinev Kamen, Bulgaria B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in G flat op.70 no.1 Nocturno in E minor op.72 no.1 Etude in C minor op.10 no.12 Polonaise in A flat major op.53

2. Goździewski Adam, Poland B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in E minor op. posth Mazurka in E flat minor op.6 no.4 Sczerzo in B flat minor op.20

3. Kossyy Fedor, Russia B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in F minor op.70 no.2 Prelude in G major op 28 no.3 Nocturno in F minor op.55 no.1

4. Krupa Michal, Poland B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in F major op.34 no.3 Mazurka G minor op. 24 No.1 Ballade in G minor op.23

5. Kuznetsov Danila, Russia B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in F minor no.12 Etude in C major op.10 no.1 Scherzo in B flat minor op.31

6. Minnocci Agata, Italy B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in E minor op. posth Etude in G flat major op.10 no.5 Scherzo in B flat minor op.31

7. Ropuš Paula, Croatia B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz brillante in F major op.34 no.3 Etude in F minor op.10 no.9 Polonaise in F sharp minor op.44

8. Stanič Urban, Slovenia B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klaVvir F. Chopin: Waltz in A flat major op.42 Nocturno in F sharp major op 15 no.2 Mazurka in C.sharp minor op 63 no.3 Scherzo in C sharp minor op.39

9. Stanković Ana, Croatia B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in G flat major op.70 no.1 Nocturno in D flat major op 27 no.2 Scherzo in B minor op 20 no.1

10. Tashko Kostandin, Albania B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Grand waltz in A flat major op.42 no.5 Andante Spianato and Grand polonaise op.22

11. Bašić Ivan, Serbia B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in F minor op.70 no.2 Scherzo in B flat minor op.31 no.2

12. Pushkarov Mykola, Ukraine B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in A flat major, op.69 no.1 Etude in C minor, op.10 no.12 Polonaise in A flat major, op.53

13. Belen Aslihan, Turkey B. Glavina: Eterični preludij za klavir F. Chopin: Waltz in C sharp minor op.64 no.2 Nocturno in C minor op.48 no.1 Etude op.25 no.2

IME IN PROGRAM TEKMOVALCEV ZA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN 2012 NAME AND PROGRAM OF CONTESTANTS FOR CHOPIN GOLDEN RING 2012 Kategorija 17 do 19 let/Category 17 to 19 years 1. Nowak Piotr, Poland T. Bec: F. Chopin:

Battaglia di Tritono e Cromatica Etude in H minor op.25 no.10 Mazurka in F minor op.63 no. 2 Ballada in F major op.38 Scherzo in C sharp minor op.39

2. Orlić Filip, Serbia T. Bec: F. Chopin:

Battaglia di tritono e Cromatica Mazurka in F sharp minor op.59 no.3 Etude in C minor op.10 no.2 Etude in C minor op.25 no.12 Scherzo in B minor op 20 no.1

3. Bilgin Ata Üstün, Turkey T. Bec: F. Chopin:

Battaglia di tritono e Cromatica Mazurka in A minor op.7 no.2 Etuda in C sharp minor op.10 no.4 Nocturno in D flat major op.27 no.2 Scherzo in B minor op.20

4. Ad탑aga Elizabeta, Croatia T. Bec: F. Chopin:

Battaglia di tritono e Cromatica Mazurka in F minor op.68 no.4 Etude in C sharp minor op.10 no.4 Nocturno in F minor op.15 no. 1 Scherzo in B flat minor op. 31

5. Kuznetsov Nikolai, Russia T. Bec: F. Chopin:

Battaglia di tritono e Cromatica Mazurka in C major op.24 no. 1 Etuda in C major op.10 no.1 Fantasie in F minor op.49 Ballade in F major op.38 no.2

6. Losito Nicola, Italy T. Bec: F. Chopin:

Battaglia di tritono e Cromatica Mazurka in B minor op.68 no.2 Etude op.10 no. 1,2,4,5,6,7,8 Scherzo in B flat minor op.31

Category historical piano 1. Catone Eugenio, Italy F. Chopin:

Three Mazurkas op. 50 /no.1 G minor , no.2 A flat major, no.3 C sharp minor Etude in G sharp minor, op.25 no.6 Etude in G flat major, op.10 no.5 Sonata in B flat minor, op.35 Grave -Doppio movimento Scherzo Marche f첫nebre: Lento Finale: Presto 2. Gabrys Maria, Poland F. Chopin:

Polonaise in C sharp minor op. 26 no.1 Fantasie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, op.66 Nocturno in E flat major, op.55 no.2 Waltz in A flat major, op. 34 no.1 Waltz in A minor, op.34 no.43 Waltz in D flat major, op.64 no.1 Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante in E flat major, op.22

3. Janbazian Vatche, Australia F Chopin:

Sonata in B flat minor, op.58 Allegro maestoso Scherzo: molto vivace Largo Finale: Presto non tanto; Agitato Four Mazurkas, op.68( posth.) Barcarolle in F sharp major, op.60

4. Yamada Mariko, Japan F. Chopin:

5. Kato Miyuki , Japan F. Chopin:

Nocturno in F major, op.15 no.1 Preludes op.28 1.Agitato – C major 2. Lento – A minor 3. Vivace – G major 4. Largo – E minor 5. Molto allegro – D major 6. Lento assai – B minor 7. Andantino – A major 8. Molto agitato – F sharp minor 9. Largo – E major 10 .Molto allegro – C sharp minor 11 .Vivace – B major 12 .Presto – G sharp minor 13 .Lento – F sharp major 14. Allegro – E flat minor 15 .Sostenuto – D flat major 16. Presto con fuoco – B flat minor 17. Allegretto – A flat major 18 .Molto allegro – F minor 19. Vivace – E flat major 20 .Largo – C minor 21 .Cantabile – B flat major 22 .Molto agitato – G minor 23 .Moderato – F major 24 .Allegro appassionato – D minor 25. Sostenuto - C sharp minor 26 .Presto con leggierezza –A flat minor Nocturno D flat major op.27-2, Ballade no.1 G minor, 4 mazurkas op.67, Nocturno B major op.62-1, Polonaise-Fantasie A flat major op.61

USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN CHOPIN GOLDEN RING FOUNDATION ponos.slovenije@gmail.com 8th International Competition for young pianists CHOPIN GOLDEN RING SCHEDULE FOR COMPETITORS up to 16 years age MUSIC SCHOOL RADOVLJICA Saturday, October 27th 2012 The order of performances in alphabetical order of the initial letters of the surnames drawn C. Draw out the president and artistic director of the competition. TIME

NAME OF COMPETITOR / COUNTRY

01.

9,00

Chervendinev Kamen, Bulgaria

02.

9,20

Goździewski Adam, Poland

03.

9,40

Kossyy Fedor, Russia

04.

10,00

Krupa Michal, Poland

10,20

BREAK

05.

11,00

Kuznetsov Danila, Russia

06.

11,20

Minnocci Agata, Italy

07.

11,40

Pushkarov Mykola, Ukraine

12,00

BREAK

08.

13,30

Ropuš Paula, Croatia

09.

13,50

Stanič Urban, Slovenia

10.

14,10

Stanković Ana, Croatia

14,30

BREAK

11.

15,00

Tashko Kostandin, Albania

12.

15,20

Bašić Ivan, Serbia

13.

15,40

Belen Aslıhan, Turkey

18,00

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS UP TO 16 YEARS AGE

COMMENTS

USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN CHOPIN GOLDEN RING FOUNDATION ponos.slovenije@gmail.com 8th International Competition for young pianists CHOPIN GOLDEN RING SCHEDULE FOR COMPETITORS from 17 to 19 years MUSIC SCHOOL RADOVLJICA Sunday, October 28th 2012 The order of performances in alphabetical order of the initial letters of the surnames drawn N. Draw out the president and artistic director of the competition. TIME

NAME OF COMPETITOR / COUNTRY

01.

9,00

Nowak Piotr, Poland

02.

9,30

Orlić Filip, Serbia

03.

10,00

Adžaga Elizabeta, Croatia

10,30

BREAK

04.

11,00

Bilgin Ata Üstün, Turkey

05.

11,30

Kuznetsov Nikolai, Russia

06.

12,00

Losito Nicola, Italy

15,00

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS FROM 17 TO 19 YEARS AGE

19,00

WINNERS CONCERT AND RECEPTION

COMMENTS

Otvoritveni koncert Sonja Pahor, Slovenija in Karol Radziwonowicz, Poljska. Sprejem: Veleposlaništvo R Poljske

26.10. ob 19h

8. mednarodno tekmovanje mladih pianistov »Chopinov zlati prstan«

27.10 in 28.10. od 9. ure naprej, ves dan po urniku

Klavirski koncert Artur Alper, Rusija z gosti

27.10. ob 19h

Zaključni koncert zmagovalcev. Sprejem: Veleposlaništvo R Poljske

28.10. ob 19h

8. Mednarodno tekmovanje Historični klavir

30.10. ves dan po urniku

Zaključni koncert zmagovalcev

30.10. ob 20.30h

The opening concert Sonja Pahor, Slovenia and Karol Radziwonowicz, Poland Reception: Embassy of R of Poland

26.10. at 19h

8th International Competition for Young Pianists »Chopin Golden Ring«

27.10. and 28.10. from 9h all day on a schedule

Piano concert Artur Alper, Russia with guests

27.10. at 19h

The final concert of the winners. Reception. Embassy of R of Poland

28.10. at 19h

8th Historical Piano International Competition

30.10. all day on a schedule

The final concert of winners

30.10. at 20.30h

F. Chopin, F. Liszt, R. Schumann

Radovljiška graščina Baročna dvorana

Radovljiška graščina Glasbena šola

Ruska klavirska romantika

Radovljiška graščina Baročna dvorana Radovljiška graščina Baročna dvorana

Ustanova Chopinov zlati prstan v kooperaciji z SEVIQC Brežice

Grad Ptuj, Slavnostna dvorana

F. Chopin, F. Liszt, R. Schumann

Radovljica Mansion Baroque hall

Radovljica Mansion Music School Radovljica Russian piano romance music

Radovljica Mansion Baroque hall Radovljica Mansion Baroque hall

Chopin Golden Ring Foundation in cooperation with SEVIQC Brežice

Castle of Ptuj, Festival Hall

Vlasta DOLEŽAL RUS - klavir, predsednica tekmovanja Pianistka Vlasta DOLEŽAL RUS je končala diplomski in podiplomski študij klavirja na ljubljanski akademiji za glasbo v razredu Marijana Lipovška in se izpopolnjevala na področju solistične in komorne glasbe v Avstriji in Nemčiji. Že za časa študija se je v veliki meri posvečala spremljavi, kasneje pa je to postalo njeno prevladujoče umetniško področje. Je redna gostja na mednarodnih poletnih šolah, ki jih vodijo I. Ozim, G. Košuta, P. Novšak, I. Grafenauer, M.M. Kofler in drugi. S slovenskimi in tujimi umetniki se redno pojavlja na naših in tujih koncertnih odrih, snema za Radio Slovenija in je sodelovala pri izdaji zgoščenk nekaterih vidnih slovenskih glasbenikov. V njenih programih najdemo zajetno število krstnih izvedb skladb slovenskih skladateljev. Bila je članica klavirskega kvarteta Meluzina. Sodeluje v baročnem ansamblu Camerata B. Poklicno je več kot dvajset let delovala kot umetniška sodelavka na AG in bila ravnateljica glasbene šole v Zavodu sv. Stanislava v Šentvidu nad Ljubljano. Je članica Uprave »USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN« in predsednica tekmovanja »Mednarodno srečanje mladih pianistov do 16. let za CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN«.

Vlasta DOLEŽAL RUS, piano, President of Competition Studied the piano with professor Marijan Lipovšek at The Academy of Musik in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She specialized in the field of chamber music, to which she dedicated herself also as an art collaborator at The Academy of Music. For years she has been a permanent accompanist for many international master courses. She has been accompanying numerous Slovene performing artists on Slovene foreign stages.

Erik ŠULER - klavir, umetniški direktor

S klavirjem je začel pri petih letih. S šestimi se je vpisal v kočevsko Glasbeno šolo. Nato je nadaljeval na Glasbeni matici v Ljubljani pri prof. Ivu Levaniču. Z dvanajstimi leti je odšel na šolanje v Moskvo, kjer je bil aprila 1989 sprejet na Centralno Specijalno glasbeno šolo za izredno nadarjene učence. Tu je bil šest let njegov mentor prof. Sijavuš Gadžijev. Aprila 1994 je bil sprejet na Moskovski državni konzervatorij Čajkovski, v razred priznane ruske pianistke prof. Elene Kuznjecove. Po petletnem študiju je v maju 1999 z odliko diplomiral. Od svojega trinajstega leta naprej aktivno koncertira. Za seboj ima že okoli 200 solističnih recitalov doma in v tujini. Leta 1996 se je udeležil mednarodnega klavirskega tekmovanja v Ettlingenu v Nemčiji, kjer je bil finalist. Marca 2001 je izšla njegova prva samostojna zgoščenka pri založbi Gallus Carniolus. Na njej je predstavil dela ruskih skladateljev: Skrjabina, Rahmaninova in Šostakoviča. Leta 1993 je kot Gallusov štipendist od Gallusovega sklada dobil klavir znamke Schimmel. Generalni sponzor nakupa je bilo podjetje SKB-NEPREMIČNINE. Leta 1994 je nastopil po Sloveniji skupaj s slovitim avstrijskim Bruckner kvartetom iz Linza. V februarju 2005 je za slovensko ambasado ob kulturnem prazniku nastopil z dvema recitaloma v Stockholmu na Švedskem. Je član Uprave »USTANOVE CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN« in umetniški direktor mednarodnega tekmovanja za mlade pianiste do 16. let za »CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN«. Sodeluje na različnih festivalih doma in v tujini (Groblje-1994, Muzika-2000, Kranjska gora-2001,2002, Skopski poletni festival 2002, Imago Slovenije, Svetovni glasbeni dnevi 2003, Festival Brežice 2005, Beograd 2006, Festival Brežice 2006,...) Sodeluje v komornih zasedbah z različnimi slovenskimi glasbeniki. Njegov repertoar obsega dela od Bacha do Šostakoviča, posebno afiniteto pa čuti do glasbe iz obdobja romantike- Chopin, Liszt, Schumman, Rahmaninov, kateri se tudi največ posveča. 35

Erik ŠULER - piano, Artistic Director

He started playing piano at the age of five. As he turned six, he attended the music school in his hometown Kočevje and continued his education at the Music school in Ljubljana. Turning twelve, he continued with his schooling in Moscow. In April 1989, he was accepted into the Central Music School specialised in extraordinarily talented pupils. There, prof. Siyavush Gadjijev had been his mentor for six years. In April 1994, he attended the Moscow National Conservatoire Tchaikovsky, in a class of an acknowledged Russian pianist and music teacher Elena Kuznyetsova. After five-year study, he graduated with honours in May 1999. He has been giving concerts since he was thirteen. He performed over 150 solo recitals in Slovenia as well as abroad. In 1996, he was a finalist of an International piano competition in Ettlingen, Germany. In march 2001, his first autonomus CD came out, published by Gallus Carniolus agency. On the CD, works by Russian composers Skryabin, Rahmaninoff and Shostakovich are presented. Erik Šuler is member of the board Chopin Golden ring Foundationa and artistic director In february 2005 he has been giving two concerts for Slovenian ambassy in Meditorian museum in Stockholm, Sweden. He partakes in various festivals both at home and abroad (Groblje 1994, Muzika 2000, Kranjska gora, The Summer music festival in Skopje, Macedonia, Imago Slovenia, The International music days in Ljubljana 2003, Festival Brežice 2005, 2006, Belgrade 2006,etc...) His rich repertoire includes works from Bach to Shostakovich, although he has a close affinity with romantic music: Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Rahmaninoff,....

Dr. Franc KRIŽNAR, direktor za stike z javnostmi, univ. mag. in dipl. muzikolog; glasbeni esejist, kritik in predstojnik Inštituta glasbenoinformacijskih znanosti pri Centru za interdisciplinarne in multidisciplinarne raziskave in študije Univerze v Mariboru (IGIZ pri CIMRS UM);gl. www.cobiss.si, www.cimrs.si e-mail: franc.kriznar@siol.net Dr. KRIŽNAR, Franc, Public Relation Director (Ljubljana, 20. 11. 1947), muzikolog. Diplomiral je 1978 na FF in doktoriral 1999 na AG v Ljubljani. V letih 1976-83 je bil zaposlen pri Glasbeni mladini Slovenije (v Ljubljani), nato do 1992 na Glasbeni šoli v Kranju (1984-88 ravnatelj), 1992-2007 pa glasbeni urednik in novinar na Radiu Slovenija. Mdr. piše glasbene kritike in eseje. Objavil je več knjig (Anton Jobst, 1990; Slovenska glasba v narodnoosvobodilnem boju, 1992; Sto slovenskih skladateljev/Sodobni glasbeni ustvarjalci, 1997; Sto slovenskih glasbenikov, 2002; Živeti z glasbo, 2006; Zvonimir Ciglič – biti ustvarjalec, 2006; Portreti gorenjskih glasbenikov, 2006 itd.). Od l. 2005 je (kot / so/)ustanovitelj) predstojnik Inštituta glasbenoinformacijskih znanosti pri Centru za interdisciplinarne in multidisciplinarne raziskave in študije Univerze v Mariboru (IGIZ pri CIMRS UM); gl. www.cobiss.si, www. cimrs.si E-mail: franc.kriznar@siol.net

Franc KRIŽNAR, Public Relation Director, PhD, Bachelor and Master of Musicology; music essayist, critic and head of Music Information Sciences Institute with the Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research and Studies Center of the University of Maribor. (IGIZ CIMRS UM); see www.cobiss.si, www.cimrs.si e-mail: franc.kriznar@siol.net KRIŽNAR, Franc, PhD (Ljubljana, 20. November, 1947), musicologist. He graduated in 1978 at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ljubljana and obtained a PhD in 1999 at the Academy for Music in Ljubljana. He worked at the Musical Youth of Slovenia in Ljubljana from 1976 until 1983, at Music school in Kranj until 1992 (he was principal from 1984 until 1988). He was a music editor and journalist on Radio Slovenia from 1992 until 2007. He is a music critic and he writes essays. He has written several books (Anton Jobst, 1990; Slovenian Music during the National Liberation Struggle, 1992; Hundred Slovenian Composers/Modern Music Makers, 1997; Hundred Slovenian Musicians, 2002; Living with Music, 2006; Zvonimir Ciglič – Being a Creator, 2006; Portraits of Gorenjska Musicians, 2006 etc.). In 2005 he became head of the Music Information Sciences Institute with the Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research and Studies Center of the University of Maribor, which he cofounded (IGIZ CIMRS UM); see www.cobiss.si, www.cimrs.si. E-mail: franc.kriznar@siol.net

Karol Radziwonowicz, predsednik žirije, je vsestranski pianist, ki se je izobraževal na Poljskem in v ZDA. Klavirja se je začel učiti pri očetu Henryku Radziwonowiczu, nato je šolanje nadaljeval pod vodstvom Aleksandre Sosnowske in Barbare Muszyńske. Pozneje se je kot štipendist Fulbrightovega sklada izpopolnjeval na Indiana University School of Music v Bloomingtonu, ZDA, pod vodstvom odličnega pianista pedagoga Georgyja Seboka. Radziwonowicz je že vrsto let umetniško zelo dejaven, kot solist sodeluje z znanimi simfoničnimi orkestri in na solo recitalih na Poljskem in v tujini. Omenimo nekaj nastopov, ki so za umetnika posebej pomembni – izvedba Modre rapsodije G. Gershwina v veliki dovorani Concertgebouw v Amsterdamu (maj 2006), slovesna otvoritev koncertne sezone Société des Concerts de Fribourg v Švici z izvedbo Koncerta v b-molu P. I. Čajkovskega (oktober 2005), koncert F. Chopina v Festspielehause v Salzburgu (maj 2003), koncert W. A. Mozarta v Berlinski filharmoniji (oktober 2003), Poljska fantazija I. J. Paderewskega v Carnegie Hall v New Yorku (4. november 2001). Radziwonowicz se udeležuje mednarodnih glasbenih festivalov, kakršni so ti v Parizu, Moskvi, Varšavi, Dusznikich-Zdroju, Quebecku, Pragi, San Franciscu, Berlinu, Salzburgu, Tokiu, Milanu ali Pescari, njegova umetniška potovanja ga vodijo po vseh celinah. Pianist se ukvarja tudi s pedagoško dejavnostjo, vabijo ga namreč glasbene akademije v Tokiu, San Francisu, Havani, San Jose ali Ljubljani, na Poljskem pa v Krakovu in Vroclavu, da vodi mojstrske tečaje. Kot član žirije se rad udeležuje različnih pianističnih tekmovanj doma in v tujini. Na XV. Mednarodnem pianističnem tekmovanju Fryderyka Chopina (2005) v Varšavi je bil na primer član žirije na prvi klasifikacijski etapi. Kot edini pianist na svetu je Karol Radziwonowicz posnel vse klavirske skladbe Ignaca Jana Paderewskega (nagrada francoskih kritikov Diapazon), pa tudi vsa dela Friderika Chopina za klavir in orkester - v komorni različici z violinskim kvintetom I Solisti di Varsavia z dirigentom Tomaszem Radziwonowiczem (nominacija za nagrado Fryderyk, 1998). Poleg evropske klasike zajema njegov obsežni repertoar klavirske literature tudi redkeje izvajana dela, kot so npr. dela Szymanowskega, Prokofieva, Skrjabina, Bartoka ali Gershwina. 39

Karol Radziwonowicz, President of jury - a pianist educated in Poland and USA with years of performing experience in various musical centers throughout Europe, North and South America, Australia, and Asia. After graduation from The Fryderyk Chopin National Music Academy in Warsaw with the highest honors, Radziwonowicz has won prizes at a number of important competitions, as well as the American Scholarship Fulbright Competition. The latter enabled him to perfect his skills under George Sebok at the Indiana University in Bloomington. He has cooperated with many well known symphony orchestras including Symphony Orchestra of the Warsaw National Philharmonic, National Orchestra of Polish Radio and Television, Sinfonia Varsovia, the Neues Gewandhaus Grosses Rundfunkorchester, and Nationale Argentina Symphony Orchestra. Radziwonowicz has frequently collaborated with such renowned conductors as Kazimierz Kord, Jan Krenz, Jerzy Maksymiuk, Antoni Wit. He has also appeared in many international festivals, such as the Wratislavia Cantans in Poland, the Chopin Festival at Duszniki-Zdroj, the Liszt Festival in Utrecht, Holland, the Saint-Cère Festival in France, the Musicora Festival in Paris, The International Tokyo Music Festival in Japan, Festival Europalia in Haag, Festival d’été de Quebec in Canada, Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles, California, Musical Kremlin Festival in Moscow. He has given virtuoso performances in Canada, Colombia, India, the USA and Japan where he played with violinist Konstanty Andrzej Kulka. He has been featured with concert orchestras in Vienna, Paris, Moscow, St. Petersburg, San Francisco, Berlin, Zurich, New York, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Tokyo, Deli, Sydney. Radziwonowicz has also toured extensively throughout Latin America: Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, San Salvador, Panama Belize.

Dubravka Tomšič Srebotnjak, članica žirije, slovenska pianistka hrvaškega rodu, * 6. februar 1940,Dubrovnik. Kot čudežni otrok je študirala klavir najprej privatno, potem pa še na ljubljanski Srednji glasbeni šoli in Akademiji za glasbo pri prof. Zori Zarnikovi. Po nasvetu slavnega Claudia Arraua je z dvanajstimi leti odšla v ZDA in tam leta 1957 diplomirala na Juilliard School of Music v New Yorku pri prof. Katharine Bacon, vmes se je izpopolnjevala pri A. Uninskem(1955) in je bila izbrana za največji glasbeni talent v ZDA. Po diplomi se je v letih 1957-59 izpopolnjevala pri legendarnem A. Rubinsteinu. Leta 1959 je dosegla akademsko stopnjoBachelor of Science. Od 1967 poučuje klavir na ljubljanski Akademiji za glasbo, od leta 1975 je redna profesorica za klavir, kar opravlja še danes. Ima izjemno bogato koncertno kariero doma in v tujini. Poleg tega pa je pogosto povabljena kot članica v mednarodne žirije največjih klavirskih tekmovanj (Val Cliburn, Leeds, L. v. Beethoven, Clara Haskil itd). Dubravka Tomšič je zelo iskana umetnica svetovnega formata, redno koncertira v ZDA, solistično in s svetovno znanimi orkestri in dirigenti tudi v Evropi, Severni Ameriki, Mehiki,Avstraliji, Aziji in Afriki. Nastopila je več kot 3.500-krat. Njen repertoar na prek 20 ploščah in 70 cedejkah zajema pomembno klavirsko literaturo vseh slogovnih obdobij. Za svoje umetniško in pedagoško delo je prejela več nagrad in priznanj: 3. nagrada na tekmovanju »Ferruccio Busoni« (Bolzano, 1961), nagrada Prešernovega sklada (1962),1. nagrada na tekmovanju Mozartov festival v Bruslju (1967), Župančičeva nagrada (1970), zlata lira SUMUJ (1974), Prešernova nagrada (1975), nagrada Avnoj (1976), zlata plaketa Univerze v Ljubljani za pedagoško in umetniško ustvarjalno delo (1989) idr. Je častna članica Slovenske filharmonije (1995). Vzgojila je celo vrsto slovenskih pianistov in pedagogov. Njeni učenci so: Majda Martinc, Sonja Pahor, Hinko Haas, Lidija Stanković, Tatjana Ognjanović, Tomaž Petrač; iz generacije mladih nadarjenih pianistov pa: Anja German, Slaven Kulenović, Miha Haas, Tadej Horvat, Fada Azzeh, Natalija Šaver in Sara Rustja. Njen mož je bil skladatelj Alojz Srebotnjak, njun sin pa je Martin Srebotnjak, slovenski režiser. 41

Dubravka Tomšič Srebotnjak, Member of jury, (born 1940 in Dubrovnik, Croatia) is a Slovenian pianist and music teacher. Her substantial talent as a pianist was made obvious while receiving private instruction at a young age, so it was only natural that she continue her education in the field, first at the Music high school in Ljubljana and later at the Slovene Academy of Music under professor Zora Zarnikova. Following the advice of the famous Claudio Arrau, she left for the United States at age 12, and in 1957 graduated at theJuilliard School of Music in New York, studying under professor Katharine Bacon, while at the same time improving her skill under the mentorship of A. Uninski (1955). After her Juilliard graduation she studied with Artur Rubinstein, and in 1959 she received her Bachelor's degree. Since 1967 she has taught piano at the Slovene Academy of music in Ljubljana, and since 1975 as a full professor. She has an astounding concert career and is often invited as a judge at the piano recitals including Van Cliburn, Leeds, L. v. Beethoven, Clara Haskil, etc. Dubravka Tomšič is a very much sought after performer, holding regular concerts all around Europe, Asia, North America, Mexico, Australia and Africa. She is credited with more than 3,500 performances and more than 20 record and 70 CD releases. For her artistic and pedagogic endeavours she's received numerous awards: 3rd prize at the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition(Bolzano, 1961), Prešeren Fund Award (1962), 1. award at Mozart's festival recital (Brussels, 1967), Župančič Award (1970), gold lyreSUMUJ Award (1974), Prešeren Award (1975), AVNOJ Award (1976), Golden Award of the University in Ljubljana for her pedagogic and artistic achievements (1989), etc. She is an honorary member of the Slovene Philharmonics since 1995. Her students include: Majda Martinc, Sonja Pahor, Hinko Haas, Lidija Stanković, Tatjana Ognjanović, Tomaž Petrač, Anja German, Miha Haas, Slaven Kulenovic, Tadej Horvat and Fada Azzeh. She was married to the Slovenian composer Alojz Srebotnjak until his death on 1 December 2010 and has a son Martin Srebotnjak, who is a Slovenian film director. 42

Sonja Pahor, članica žirije, je pričela igrati klavir s štirimi leti in kmalu odšla v Ljubljano, kjer je že kot trinajstletna učenka prof. Zorke Bradačeve imela svoj prvi samostojni koncert. Svoj študij je nadaljevala pri prof. Dubravki Tomšičevi na Akademiji za glasbo ter po končani diplomi dobila Prešernovo nagrado. Izpopolnjevala se je v Taormini in Salzburškem “Mozarteumu” pri znanih pianistih kot so Fausto Zadra, Nikita Magalov ter Carlo Zecchi, pri katerem je tudi diplomirala na Akademiji Sv. Cecilije v Rimu. Je dobitnica nagrad na pianističnih tekmovanjih v Pescari, Trevisu, Tarantu in Senigalliji. V njeno koncertno dejavnost sodijo številni recitali ter koncerti s komornimi zasedbami. Kot solistka je igrala s simfoničnimi orkestri iz Italije, z Litovskim Nacionalnim simfoničnim orkestrom, Ruskim simfoničnim orkestrom iz Saratova, Orkestrom Slovenske Filharmonije. Sodelovala je z glasbeniki kot so Massimo Pradella, Bruno Campanella, Alexander Drčar, Jouzas Domarkas, Cristiano Rossi itd. V njen obsežen koncertni program sodijo dela klasičnih in sodobnih skladateljev. Leta 1996 ji je skladatelj Primož Ramovš posvetil skladbo “Koncertantni diptih” za klavir in orkester, katerega krstno izvedbo je predstavila ljubljanskemu občinstvu skupaj z Orkestrom Slovenske Filharmonije na Slovenskih glasbenih dnevih leta 1999. Založba kaset in plošč RTV Slovenije je izdala njen CD imenovan “Klavir v mavrici časa”, poleg tega pa je uvrščena med predstavnike Slovenske glasbene kulture, in sicer v zbirki “Sto slovenskih glasbenikov”, ki jo je izdala Prešernova družba v Ljubljani. Kot docent klavirja je delovala na državnem Konservatoriju “L.Cherubini” v Firencah, trenutno pa vodi masterclass na Arts Accademy v Rimu. Redno je vabljena na mednarodna klavirska tekmovanja kot članica žirije.

Sonja Pahor, Member of jury, was born in Koper. She started playing piano at the age of four. She moved to Ljubljana where she had her first independent concert as a student of Professor Zorka Bradačeva at the age of thirteen. She continued her study with Professor Dubravka Tomšič at the Academy for Music and was awarded the Prešeren Prize after graduation. She continued her music education at Taormina and Salzburg’s Mozarteum under the guidance of famous pianists such as Magda Tagliaferro, Fausto Zadra, Nikita Magalov and Carlo Zecchi, under whom she also graduated at the National Academy of St Cecilia in Rome. She has won awards at piano competitions in Pescara, Treviso, Taranto and Senigallia. Apart from numerous recitals she has also performed as a chamber musician and soloist with various symphonic orchestras from Italy, the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, the Russian Symphony Orchestra from Saratova, the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra. She has also collaborated with musicians such as Massimo Pradella, Bruno Campanella, Jouzas Domarkas, Cristiano Rossi etc. We can find classical compositions as well as works from modern composers in her vast concert repertoire. In 1996 the Slovene composer Primož Ramovš dedicated his work for piano and orchestra »Koncertantni diptih«to her, which she introduced to Ljubljana’s audience together with the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra at Slovenian Music Days in 1999. Her CD »Piano in the rainbow of time« was released by the Slovenian national label ZKP RTV Slovenija. She is also listed amongst the representatives of Slovene musical culture in the collection »Hundred Slovenian musical artists«, which was published by “Prešernova družba” in Ljubljana. She is assistant professor of piano at the National conservatory “L.Cherubini” in Florence and she gives numerous piano master classes. She is a regular member of the jury at various international piano competitions.

TOMAŽ PETRAČ, član žirije V Mariboru rojeni (1969) pianist Tomaž Petrač je diplomiral na ljubljanski Akademiji za glasbo leta 1990 v razredu Dubravke Tomšič Srebotnjak. Ves čas študija se je izpopolnjeval na kurzih doma in v tujini pri uglednih solistih: J. Lateinerju, L. Brumbergu, P. Badura-Skodi in za komorno igro pri Antoniu Janigru. Univerza mu je leta 1988 podelila Prešernovo nagrado za interpretacijo Koncerta za klavir in orkester št.2 v c-molu S.Rahmaninova in Variacij na Paganinijevo temo J.Brahmsa. Po diplomi je bil sprejet v mojstrski razred pianista Rudolfa Buchbinderja v Baslu, kjer je po štirih letih študija (1991-1995) prejel koncertno diplomo. Po vrnitvi v domovino je bil najprej samostojni kulturni delavec-svobodni umetnik, hkrati pa je začel delovati kot učitelj klavirja na ljubljanski AG, danes pa je izredni profesor in predstojnik oddelka za instrumente s tipkami. Vodi poletne seminarje v italijanski Fari in na Braču. Nastopa pretežno kot solist ali z različnimi orkestri (Slovenska filharmonija, Orkester RTV Slovenije, Baselski simfonični orkester, Makedonska filharmonija…) in dirigenti kot so A. Nanut, M. Munih, M. Letonja, S. Robinson, H. Rodmann, N. Aleksejev, I. Gjadrov, N. Bareza, S. Šepić, E. Ambarcumjan, L. Voltolini in D. deVilliers, J. Bruns Kot solist je nastopal v znanih koncertnih dvoranah npr. veliki dvorani baselskega Mestnega Casina, Gallusovi dvorani CD v Ljubljani, Veliki dvorani Vatroslav Lisinski v Zagrebu in dvorani »Kolarčeve univerze« v Beogradu. Nastopal je v Italiji, Franciji, Švici, Nemčiji, Belgiji, na Madžarskem in v glasbenih centrih nekdanje Jugoslavije. Tomaž Petrač je vabljen gost na festivalih: »Gričke večeri« in »Sv.Marko« v Zagrebu, »Ohridsko ljeto«, Festival glasbe 20.stoletja v Radencih, Festival Bled in na ljubljanskem festivalu. V umetniškem razdajanju se ves čas posveča tudi komornemu muziciranju. Pomembno pa je tudi njegovo zanimanje za sodobno slovensko ustvarjalnost, saj je praizvedel številna dela slovenskih skladateljev. Pianist Petrač snema za arhiv RTV Slovenije, posnel pa je tudi več zgoščenk. Za CD »Opus di jazz« je prejel nagrado Zlati petelin (najboljši CD leta v svoji kategoroji-2000). 45

The pianist Tomaž Petrač, Member of jury, was born in 1969 to a well-known family of musicians in Maribor. He studied piano at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana under the guidance of the famous Dubravka Tomšič and graduated with Honours in 1990. He perfected his piano playing with J. Lateiner, P. Badura-Skoda, L. Brumberg and his skills in chamber music with Antonio Janigro. As a student, he won several national competitions. In 1988, he won the Prešern award of the University of Ljubljana as the youngest competitor for his performance of S. Rachmaninoff's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in c-minor and J. Brahms' Variations on Paganini Theme. After his graduation, he continued his studies with prof. Rudolf Buchbinder from 1991 to 1995 in Basel, Switzerland, where he received a Concert Diploma. He then returned home and started his career as freelance artist. In 1997 he began to teach piano at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana. Today, Tomaž Petrač is an associate professor of piano and Head of The Piano Departement of the academy. He is also regularly invited to teach at international summer masterclasses in Farra d'Isonzo, Italy and in Brač, Croatia. He performs mostly as a soloist and has cooperated with various orchestras (Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Basel Symphony Orchestra, Belgrade FMU Orchestra) and conductors (A. Nanut, M. Munih, M. Letonja, S. Robinson, D. deVillers, H. Rodmann, N. Aleksejev, J. Bruns, I. Gjadrov, S. Šepič and N. Bareza). As a soloist he has performed at many well known concert halls, such as The Great Hall of Basel City Casino, Gallus Hall of »Cankarjev dom«, in Ljubljana, Union Hall in Maribor, The Great Hall of V. Lisinski in Zagreb, the Hall of »Glasbeni zavod« in Zagreb, and the Hall of the University of Kolarac in Belgrade. He has performed in Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany and various music centres of the former Yugoslavian countries. Tomaž Petrač performs at the festivals »Gričke večeri« and »Sv. Marko« in Zagreb, Croatia, »Ohridsko ljeto« in Ohrid, Macedonia, Ljubljana Festival, Festival Bled and the Festival of 20th Century Music in Radenci, Slovenia. Chamber music represents an important part of his artistic activities, as well as his interest in contemporary Slovenian music, as he was the premiere performer of many pieces by Slovenian composers. The pianist Tomaž Petrač regularly recordes for the archives of RTV Slovenia. He also recorded numerous music CDs. In 2000, he was awarded with the »Zlati petelin« award for the best CD in its category for his performance on »Opus di jazz« . 46

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CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN 2013 Grad Ptuj, Slavnostna dvorana 30. oktober 2013 KATEGORIJA HISTORIČNI KLAVIR v koprodukciji s festivalom stare glasbe Seviqc Brežice, www.seviqc-brezice.si Mednarodno tekmovanje mladih pianistov Chopinov zlati prstan je bilo ustanovljeno leta 2005 na pobudo posameznikov: izvajalcev, pedagogov, ljubiteljev Chopinove klavirske glasbe in na prigovarjanje glasbenih prijateljev iz Poljske. Glasba Frédérica Chopina je najbolj priljubljena literatura vsakega pianista. Redno je del programa učencev in dijakov glasbenih šol in akademij za glasbo. Pomeni vstop mladega umetnika v sfero glasbe romantičnega obdobja in hkrati soočanje z zahtevnimi tehničnimi in muzikalnimi prvinami klavirske igre. Celotno delo Frédérica Chopina – vključno z njegovimi miniaturami – zahteva ne le spretnost, prefinjeno biserno tehniko, jasno artikulacijo, ampak tudi izrazito muzikalnost, občutek in dovzetnost za najbolj tenkočutne nianse dinamike z visoko kulturo tona, s katerim interpret izraža glasbo klavirskega poeta z lastnim umetniškim stališčem in istočasno v umetniško delo vlaga svoje umetniško stališče.

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PROGRAM KATEGORIJA DO 16 LET letniki 1997 in mlajši 1. F. Chopin: valček po izboru tekmovalca - obvezno, 2. eno ali več del iz Chopinovega opusa po izboru tekmovalca: nokturni, poloneze, etude, valčki, mazurke, preludiji, impromptuji, Bolero op. 19,Tarantella op. 43, balade in scherzi, 3. Delo slovenskega skladatelja/ Vilko Ukmar:Tiho prihaja mrak iz zbirke Ekspresija Trajanje celotnega programa: 15 - 20 minut. KATEGORIJA 17-19 LET letniki 1993, 1994, 1995 1. Ena od virtuoznih Chopinovih etud iz op. 10 ali op. 25, razen treh etud op. 10, št. 3, 6 in op. 25,št. 7., 2. Mazurka po izboru tekmovalca–obvezno, 3. Ena izmed večjih Chopinovih skladb po izboru tekmovalca: balade, scherzi, Fantazija op. 49, Barkarola op. 60, PolonezaFantazija op. 61, Poloneza v fis molu op. 44, variacije, Andante Spianato ali Velika briljantna poloneza op. 22, 4. Eno ali več Chopinovih del po izboru tekmovalca, 5. Delo slovenskega skladatelja Marijan Lipovšek: Impromptu št.1 iz ciklusa Trije Impromptuji. Trajanje celotnega programa: od 25 do 30 minut. Dodatne informacije: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Erik Šuler, umetniški direktor: erik.suler@siol.net KATEGORIJA HISTORIČNI KLAVIR do 35 let 1. Program do 45 minut iz del Chopinovega opusa po izboru tekmovalca. Tekmovanje bo 30.10.2013, v Slavnostni dvorani na gradu Ptuj na restavriranem historičnem klavirju (And Wittenz). Udeleženci bodo lahko pred tekmovanjem vadili na klavirju in v Slavnostni dvorani po dogovorjenem urniku 28.10. in 29.10.2013. Dodatne informacije: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Prof. Erik Šuler, umetniški direktor: erik.suler@siol.net Klemen Ramovš, Seviqc Brežice: info@k-ramovs.si 50

NAGRADE KATEGORIJA DO 16 LET Prva nagrada: 400 €, zlata plaketa, koncert na enem od evropskih koncertnih odrov v Gamingu Avstrija, ali Varšavi Poljska in plačilo udeležbe na Slovenski poletni glasbeni akademiji julija 2014 v Radovljici v vrednosti 1,000€, Druga nagrada: 300 €, srebrna plaketa in plačilo udeležbe na Slovenski poletni glasbeni akademiji julija 2014 v Radovljici v vrednost 1,000€, Tretja nagrada: 200 € in bronasta plaketa, Posebna nagrada: 100 €, “Interlingua” Moskva za najbolj izvirno interpretacijo. Posebne nedenarne nagrade: Posebna nagrada za najbolje izvedeno skladbo slovenskega avtorja, Posebna nagrada poljskega Veleposlaništva v RS za najbolje izvedeni valček, Posebna nagrada za najbolje uvrščenega slovenskega tekmovalca: koncert Baročni dvorani v Radovljiški Graščini v letu 2014

KATEGORIJA 17-19 LET Prva nagrada: 500 €, zlata plaketa, koncert na enem od evropskih koncertnih odrov: v Gamingu Avstrija ali Varšavi Poljska) in plačilo udeležbe na Slovenski poletni glasbeni akademiji julija 2014 v Radovljici v vrednosti 1,000 €, Druga nagrada: 400 €, srebrna plaketa in plačilo udeležbe na Slovenski poletni glasbeni akademiji julija 2014 v Radovljici v vrednosti 1,000 €, Tretja nagrada: 300 € in bronasta plaketa, Posebna nagrada: 200 € “Interlingua”, Moskva za najbolj izvirno interpretacijo.

Posebne nedenarne nagrade: Posebna nagrada za najbolje izvedeno virtuozno etudo, Posebna nagrada za najbolje izvedeno skladbo slovenskega avtorja, Posebna nagrada poljskega Veleposlaništva v RS za najbolje izvedeno mazurko. Posebna nagrada za najbolje uvrščenega slovenskega tekmovalca: koncert v baročni dvorani Radovljiške graščine v letu 2014. V primeru, da dva ali več tekmovalcev prejme enako število točk, se nagrada razdeli. Chopinov zlati prstan prejme absolutni zmagovalec, ki doseže najvišje število točk in zlato plaketo, ne glede na kategorijo do 16 let in kategorijo od 17 do 19 let. Vsi udeleženci tekmovanja in njihovi profesorji prejmejo priznanje za udeležbo.

KATEGORIJA HISTORIČNI KLAVIR Prva nagrada: 500 €, zlata historična Chopinova plaketa in honoriran koncert (klavirski recital) na historičnem klavirju v mreži Seviqc Brežice 2014. Druga nagrada: 500 € in srebrna historična Chopinova plaketa. Tretja nagrada: 300 € in bronasta historična Chopinova plaketa.

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Deveto mednarodno tekmovanje mladih pianistov Chopinov zlati prstan bo potekalo od 26. do 30. oktobra 2013. Tekmovanja se lahko udeležijo pianisti v treh kategorijah: do 16 let oziroma letnik 1997 in mlajši (tekmovalci v kategoriji do 16 let lahko nastopijo v kategoriji od 17 do 19 let oziroma letniki 1994, 1995 in 1996-kategorija »historični klavir« do 35 let. Starši potrdijo udeležbo mladoletnih tekmovalcev z podpisom, polnoletni tekmovalci (18 let) pa z lastnoročnim podpisom. Rok za prijavo je vključno 30. september 2013. V kategoriji do 16 let bo nastopilo največ 24 tekmovalcev. Upošteva se vrstni red prijav po datumih. V kategoriji od 17 do 19 let bo nastopilo največ 20 tekmovalcev.

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Upošteva se vrstni red prijav po datumih V kategoriji historični klavir bo nastopilo največ 8 tekmovalcev. Upošteva se vrstni red prijav po datumih. Tekmovalci izvajajo program na pamet. Repeticije niso obvezne. Mednarodna žirija bo poslušala program v celoti. Vrstni red nastopov poteka po abecednem redu, prvi nastopajoči tekmovalec je določen s črko, ki jo določi žreb. Žrebanju prisostvuje in ga izvede predsednica tekmovanja in umetniški direktor najkasneje do 10. oktobra 2013 in je dokončen. Organizator bo tekmovalcem zagotovil klavirje za vajo po v naprej določenem urniku. Po uradni razglasitvi rezultatov sledi koncert nagrajencev obeh kategorij in podelitev posebnih nedenarnih nagrad. Na koncertu je sodelovanje nagrajencev obvezno, sicer izgubijo pravico do nagrad. Stroške bivanja in prevoza krije tekmovalec sam. Isto velja za dobitnike posebnih nedenarnih nagrad, ki bodo nastopali na koncertih na enem od evropskih koncertnih odrov, koncertu v Baročni dvorani radovljiške graščine, udeleženci Slovenske poletne glasbene akademije julija 2014 v Radovljici kot tudi koncertante na historičnem klavirju. Tekmovanje bo potekalo javno. Snema se lahko le zaključni koncert nagrajencev. Program zaključnega koncerta izbere ocenjevalna komisija. Žirija šteje 3 do 7 članov slovenskih in mednarodno uveljavljenih umetnikov in pedagogov. Sklepi komisije glede ocen in zaključnega koncerta so dokončni. Sestavljavca PROGRAMA in PRAVIL 2013 sta predsednica in umetniški direktor tekmovanja. Kotizacija se v primeru odpovedi udeležbe tekmovalcu ne vrača. Kotizacija se vrne le v primeru odpovedi tekmovanja s strani Ustanove Chopinov zlati prstan Vodstvo tekmovanja si pridržuje pravico do sprememb. Uradna sporazumevalna jezika sta slovenščina in angleščina. Ustanova bo nakazala denarno nagrado na TRR tekmovalca ali skrbnika v 30 (tridesetih) dneh po končanem tekmovanju.

prof. Vlasta Doležal Rus, predsednica tekmovanja prof. Erik Šuler, umetniški direktor Radovljica, november 2012

PRIJAVA NA TEKMOVANJE Prijavnice morajo biti izpisane na računalnik ali s tiskanimi črkami in poslane na naslov: USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 21, SI-4240 Radovljica, Slovenija ali po elektronski pošti: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Rok za prijavo: Prijavnice morajo prispeti v pisarno tekmovanja najkasneje 30. septembra 2013. Obvezne priloge: kopija potnega lista, kopija osebne izkaznice ali potnega lista, fotografija tekmovalca, TRR tekmovalca ali skrbnika, prijavnica Plačilo kotizacije Kotizacije ob prijavi ne vplačujte, ker je število prijav omejeno. Ob prejemu prijavnice Vas bomo obvestili, če ste sprejeti. Kotizacijo boste vplačali takoj ob prejemu tega obvestila, sicer bomo dali prednost drugim prijaviteljem. Prijavnina za kategorijo do 16 let in kategorijo 17-19 let znaša 100 €, za kategorijo historični klavir 200 € in jo nakažete na: USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica Številka računa: SI56 9067 2000 0514 258 pri banki: Poštna banka Slovenije, d.d., Ulica Vita Kraigherja 5, SI2000 Maribor Prijavnice morajo prispeti v pisarno tekmovanja NAJKASNEJE do vključno 30. septembra 2013 na naslov: USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica ali: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Dodatne informacije: http://www.chopin-goldenring.si Janez Rozman, predsednik uprave E: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com, M: +386 41 720 270

prof. Erik Šuler, umetniški direktor E: erik.suler@siol.net, M: +386 40 529 246Klemen Ramovš, Seviqc Brežice, direktor E: info@k-ramovs.si, M: +386 41 674 060

PRIJAVNICA IME IN PRIIMEK: NASLOV (ulica, naselje, številka): KRAJ IN DRŽAVA: ROJSTNI DATUM IN LETO: ROJSTNI KRAJ IN DRŽAVA: TELEFON in FAKS: DRŽAVLJANSTVO: E-POŠTA: IME IN PRIIMEK PROFESORJA: TELEFON in TELEFAKS PROFESORJA: E-POŠTA PROFESORJA: IME IN NASLOV ŠOLE: PROGRAM TEKMOVALCA: OBVEZNA SKLADBA: DELA PO PROSTI IZBIRI: PODPIS TEKMOVALCA, STARŠEV oz. SKRBNIKOV: Prijavnice morajo prispeti v pisarno tekmovanja NAJKASNEJE do 30. septembra 2013 na naslov: USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica ali: info@chopin-goldenring.si, chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Dodatne informacije: http://www.chopin-goldenring.si Janez Rozman, predsednik uprave E: info@chopin-goldenring.si, chopin1.chopin@gmail.com M: +386 41 720 270 prof. Erik Šuler, umetniški direktor E: erik.suler@siol.net, M: +386 40 529 246Klemen Ramovš, Seviqc Brežice, direktor E: info@k-ramovs.si, M: +386 41 674 060

9th International Competition For Young Pianists CHOPIN GOLDEN RING 2013 Radovljica, Manor from 26th to 29th October 2013 CATEGORY OF UP TO 16 YEARS OF AGE CATEGORY OF 17 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE and

CHOPIN GOLDEN RING 2013 Castle of Ptuj, Festival Hall October 30th 2013 CATEGORY FOR HISTORICAL PIANO in coproduction with Seviqc Brežice early music festival, www.seviqc-brezice.si The Chopin Golden Ring International Competition For Young Pianists was founded in 2008 on the initiative of musicians, teachers and amateurs of Chopin’s music, with the encouragement of music friends from Poland. Frédéric Chopin’s compositions are on the list of favourite music pieces of every pianist. They are a compulsory part of the study programme at music schools and academies of music. With Chopin’s works, the young musician enters the sphere of Romantic music, and is thus confronted with the demanding technical and musical elements of piano playing. The complete works of Frédéric Chopin – including his miniature scores – require not only technical skills, virtuoso playing and crystal clear articulation but also a distinct sense of musicality and an ability to detect the most subtle dynamic nuances, combined with a highly cultured tone with which the artist interprets the music of the piano poet Chopin, and thus adds his or her own artistic touch to Chopin’s composition.

Under the patronage of the Municipality of Radovljica and under the honorary patronage of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Slovenia. The host institutions: Radovljica Music School (Radovljica, SI) Ptuj Regional Museum (Ptuj, SI) President: MA Vlasta Doležal Rus, Artistic Director: MA Erik Šuler, President of jury: MA Karol Radziwonowicz, Public Relations Director: Franc Križnar PhD. COMPETITION OFFICE: CHOPIN GOLDEN RING FOUNDATION Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica, Slovenia, www.chopin-goldenring.si E: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com T/F: +386 5 99 41 350 M: +386 41 720 270

REPERTOIRE CATEGORY OF UP TO 16 YEARS OF AGE born in 1997 and younger 1. One of Chopin´s waltzes of the contestant’s choice - obligatory, 2. One or more works from Chopin's works, selected by contestants: nocturnes, polonaises, etudes, waltzes, mazurkas, preludes, impromptus, Bolero, Op. 19, Tarantella, Op. 43, ballads and scherzos, 3. Work of the Slovenian composer / Vilko Ukmar: Dusk comes dropping softly from the collection Expression The duration of a programme is 15 to 20 minutes. CATEGORY OF 17 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE born in 1993, 1994, 1995 1. One of Chopin’s virtuoso etudes from op. 10 or op. 25 excluding three etudes op. 10, no. 3 and 6 and op. 25, no, 7, 2. A mazurka chosen by contestants – obligatory, 3. One of major Chopin’s works chosen from the following: ballads, scherzos, Fantasie op. 49, Barcarolle op.60, Polonaise-Fantasie op. 61, Polonaise in F-sharp minor op. 44, Andante Spianato, or Grand Polonaise brillante op. 224.One or more of Chopin's compositions selected by the contestants 5. Work of the Slovenian composer Marijan Lipovšek: Impromptu No.1 from the cycle Three Impromptues. The duration of the programme is 25 to 30 minutes. More information:

info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Erik Šuler, art director: erik.suler@siol.net CATEGORY FOR HISTORICAL PIANO to 35 years 1. A programme up to 45 minutes of Chopin’s works, selected by competitors. The competition will be on October 30th 2013 in the Festival Hall of the castle of Ptuj on the restored historical piano (And Wittenz). Before the competition the participants will be able to practice on the piano in the Festival Hall by the schedule on the 28th and 29th of October 2013. Additional information:

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PRIZES CATEGORY OF UP TO 16 YEARS OF AGE First prize: €400, golden certificate, a concert in one of the European concert halls in Gaming Austria, or Warsaw Poland and the payment of participation at the Slovenian summer music academy in Radovljica July 2014 in value € 1,000, Second prize: € 300, silver certificate and the payment of participation at the Slovenian Summer Music Academy in Radovljica July 2014 in value € 1,000, Third prize: € 200, bronze certificate, Special prize: € 100, »Interlingua« Moscow for the most original interpretation. The special prizes, nonfinancial: Special prize for the best performance of a Slovenian work, Special prize of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland for the best performance of a waltz, Special prize for the best ranked Slovenian contestant: a concert in Baroque hall in the Manor of Radovljica in 2014

CATEGORY OF 17 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE First prize: €500, golden certificate, a concert in one Of the European concert halls: in Gaming Austria or Warsaw, Poland and payment of participation at the Slovenian Summer Music Academy in July 2014 Radovljica in value € 1,000 Second prize: € 400, silver certificate and payment of participation at the Slovenian Summer Music academy in Radovljica July 2014 in value € 1,000, Third prize: € 300, bronze certificate, Special prize: € 200, “Interlingua”Moscow for the most original interpretation

The special prizes are not financial and include: Special prize for the best performed virtuoso etude, Special prize for the best performed composition of the Slovenian author, Special prize, Polish Embassy in Slovenia, for the best performed mazurka, Special prize for the best ranked Slonenian competitor: concert in the baroque hall Radovljica mansion in 2014. If two participants receive the same number of points, the prize is split among them. A Chopin Golden Ring is awarded to the absolute winner who receives the highest number of points and the golden certificate, regardless of the category of up to 16 years and the category from 17 to 19 years.All participants and their teachers receive a certificate of participation.

CATEGORY FOR HISTORICAL PIANO The first prize: € 500, Chopin gold historic certificate and a paid concert (a piano recital) on a historic Grand Piano during Seviqc Brežice 2014. The second prize: € 500, Chopin silver historic certificate The third prize: € 300, Chopin bronze historical certificate.

RULES 2013 1. 2.

The 9th Chopin Golden Ring International Competition for Young Pianists is held from 26th to 29th October 2013. Young pianists can compete in three categories: aged 16 or who are born in 1997 or younger (contestant in the category up to 16 years of age can compete in the category from 17 to 19 years of age under conditions that apply to this category); in the next category aged from 17 to 19 who are born in 1994, 1995 and 1996, and the category for historical piano: up to 35 years of age. The parents of underage applicants must confirm the applicants’ participation with their signature. Adult applicants (18 years or older) must confirm their participation with their own signature. 61

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The application deadline is 30th September 2013. In the category of up to 16 years of age, the maximum of contestants is 24. In the category of 17 to 19 years, the maximum is 20 contestants. The date of contestant’s application will be considered. The maximum number of contestants in the category of the historical piano is 8. The date of contestant’s application will be considered. All works have to be performed by heart, repetitions are not mandatory. The international jury will listen to contestant’s entire repertoire. The order of recitals is determined by the initial letter of the participant’s surname, the first person will be determined by lot. The draw will be performed by the president of the competition and the artistic director by the 10th October 2013 and is final. The organizer will provide the contestants with pianos for rehearsal according to the schedule, which will be set in advance. After the official announcement of results, a final concert by the winners in both categories and the announcement of special prize winners will take place. The prize winners are obliged to perform at the winners’ concert otherwise they lose their prizes. The costs of accommodation, meals and transportation are paid by participants themselves. The same is valid for the winners of the special prizes who will be performing at concerts in one of the European concert halls, concert hall of the Radovljica Baroque mansion, participants at Slovenian summer music academy in July 2014 Radovljica and performers on historical piano. The competition is public. Only the final winners’ concert can be recorded or taped. The repertoire of the final concert is chosen by the jury. The jury will consist of 3 to 7 members, who are all internationally acclaimed artists and teachers. The jury’s decisions regarding participants’ assessments and the final concert are final. The authors of the repertoire and rules for 2013 are the president and the artistic director of the competition. The application fee in the case of a cancellation by the applicant is non-refundable. The application fee is refunded only if the Chopin Golden Ring Foundation cancels the competition. The competition management reserves the right to make changes. The official languages used at the competition are Slovene and English. The Foundation will pay a cash prize to the winners within 30 days of the end of the competition.

MA Vlasta Doležal Rus, President of the competition MA Erik Šuler, Artistic Director Radovljica, November 2012

REGISTRATION FOR THE COMPETITION Applications must be typed or printed in block letters and sent to: USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 21, SI-4240 Radovljica, Slovenia, or by e-mail: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com Deadline for applications: Applications must reach the competition office no later than September 30th 2013. Mandatory annexes: a copy of a passport or a copy of an identity card, contestant’s photography, contestant’s account number or an account number of his or her legal guardian, application form. Payment of fees When sending the application form, the application fee should not be paid because the number of applications is limited. After we have received your application form, you will be notified if you are accepted to the competition. You must then immediately pay the application fee, otherwise we will give priority to other applicants. The application fee for the category of up to 16 years and of 17 to 19 years is €100, for the category of historical piano is €200, and should be transferred to: USTANOVA CHOPINOV ZLATI PRSTAN Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica IBAN: SI56 9067 2000 0514 258 BIC: PBSLSI22 Bank: Poštna banka Slovenije, d.d. Bank address: Ulica Vita Kraigherja 5, SI-2000 Maribor Your application has to reach the competition office NO LATER THAN by September 30th 2013, send it to the following address: CHOPIN GOLDEN RING FOUNDATION Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica, Slovenia or: info@chopin-goldenring.si, chopin1.chopin@gmail.com 63

For more information: http://www.chopin-goldenring.si Janez Rozman, President E: info@chopin-goldenring.si chopin1.chopin@gmail.com, M: +386 41 720 270 MA. Erik Šuler, Artistic Director E: erik.suler@siol.net, M: +386 40 529 246 Klemen Ramovš, Seviqc Brežice, Director E: info@k-ramovs.si, M: +386 41 674 060

APPLICATION FORM NAME AND SURNAME: ADDRESS (street and number): CITY AND COUNTRY: BIRTH DATE AND YEAR: BIRTH PLACE CITY AND COUNTRY: CITIZENSHIP: PHONE AND FAX: E-MAIL: TEACHER’S NAME AND SURNAME: TEACHER’S PHONE AND FAX: TEACHER’S E-MAIL: SCHOOL’S NAME AND ADDRESS: CONTESTANT’S REPERTOIRE: MANDATORY COMPOSITION: FREE CHOICE COMPOSITIONS: CONTESTANT’S, PARENTS’ or LEGAL GUARDIANS’ SIGNATURE: Your application has to reach the competition office NO LATER THAN the September 30th 2013, send it to the following address: CHOPIN GOLDEN RING FOUNDATION Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica, Slovenia or: info@chopin-goldenring.si, chopin1.chopin@gmail.com For more information: http://www.chopin-goldenring.si Janez Rozman, President E: info@chopin-goldenring.si, chopin1.chopin@gmail.com M: +386 41 720 270 MA. Erik Šuler, Artistic Director E: erik.suler@siol.net, M: +386 40 529 246 Klemen Ramovš, Seviqc Brežice, Director E: info@k-ramovs.si, M: +386 41 674 060

Zahvala vsem naštetim. Brez vas tekmovanja ne bi bilo: Thanks to all enumeration. Without you there would be nocontest:

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