Hugo Alfvén International Conducting Competition 2024
2024-04-11
2024-04-11
The 1st Hugo Alfvén International Conducting Competition will be held from 18th to 24th of august 2024 in Falun, Sweden with the professional chamber orchestra Dalasinfoniettan.
Hugo Alfvén International Conducting Competition – A different kind of competition.
The purpose of the competition is to give professional conductors an opportunity for inspiration, to enhance skills and last but not least a possibility to boost your career.
The competition has a slightly different structure than normal. There are no elimination rounds.
The first five days are devoted to a master class with the conductor Claire Levacher. The five conductors who are selected for the competition will work and develop together during the week in theoretical lessons and work sessions in front of the professional chamber orchestra Dalasinfoniettan. The competition ends with a final concert where a jury assesses the contestants and their skills.
The jury consists of conductors and musicians from the orchestra.
The competition will be organized by Dalasinfoniettan, Musik i Dalarna.
Rules
1. Mission and principles of the Conducting Competiton
The work of a conductor is a lifelong achievement.
The Hugo Alfvén Conducting Competition reflects the unmistakable artistic passion for music and commitment that characterizes the conductor’s own artistry.
The competition is open to those who want to develop as a conductor and performer.
Give your career a boost by participating in the 1st Hugo Alfvén International Conducting Competition.
2. Organisational structure
Executive committee
David Lundblad – CEO and Artistic director
Claire Levacher – Artistic director
Karin Brittsjö – Production manager
Louisa Slosar – Musician
Eric Nilsson – Musician
Jury
President:
David Lundblad
Members:
Claire Levacher
Conductor TBA
Louisa Slosar
Eric Nilsson
Liselotte Axelsson
Secretary:
Karin Brittsjö
3. Conditions of Admission to the Conducting Competition
Eligibility
– The Conducting Competition is open to conductors of all nationalities. Applications will be considered regardless of the candidates’ ethnic origin, faith or gender.
– The Conducting Competition is open to conductors born after 1st January 1972.
Registration period
Your application including personal letter and videorecording must be sent to the Competition no later than 15th May 2024.
How to apply
Send your application to: competition@musikidalarna.se
The application must include the following:
1. A personal letter
2. A photo taken within the last 12 months
To be used for programs, marketing etc.
3. Curriculum vitae
A CV that specifies the candidate’s previous experience and career as a musician: studies, name of professors, highlights of musical activities, etc.
4. Link to video recording
- Submit your recording on Youtube as an unlisted video and submit a link to your application.
- Only video recordings subsequent to 1st January 2021 will be accepted.The recording must show the conductors full face as seen by the orchestra as well as members of the orchestra.
- The recording must be made with an ensemble of at least 12 musicians.
- The recording should be 30 minutes and consist of 20 minutes conducting a rehearsal and 10 minutes conducting a concert.
- The video should clearly indicate the name of the ensemble and the titles conducted.
- The Competition guarantees that the video recordings submitted by the candidate will be used for selection purposes only and will not be used for any other purpose.
5. A photocopy of passport
Candidates who submit false information or material will be disqualified.
Selection of Candidates
- The Artistic Director will either accept or reject candidates for the competition after reviewing applications and video recordings.
- The Artistic Director will select a maximum of five (5) candidates for the competition.
- Results of the selection process will be sent to candidates by e-mail before 15th June 2024 and published on the website: www.musikidalarna.se
- No reason for accepting or rejecting applications will be given.
Competition fee
The competition will be held in the form of a masterclass. The fee for the masterclass is €500.
4. The Competition
Dates
18th to 24th of august 2024
Venue
Kulturhuset Tio14 in Falun, Sweden.
Accommodation and meals
All travels, hotel and meals are to be paid by the candidate.
Orchestra
Dalasinfoniettan (Claire Levacher, Artistic Director) will be the competition’s official orchestra.
Repertoire
L. van Beethoven, Symphony No. 2
I. Stravinsky, Dumbarton oaks
J. Strauss, Overture to Die Fledermaus
Further repertoire TBA.
Workshop and Final
The competition is being carried out in the form of a workshop with Maestra Claire Levacher and ends with a final concert on Saturday 24th of August before a jury. The jury will the select a winner of the competition.
Announcement of results
The results of the Final Round will be announced at Kulturhuset Tio14, following the Jury’s deliberation, in the presence of the audience. The audience will also award the Audience Prize.
5. Awards Ceremony
The Awards Ceremony will be held at Kulturhuset Tio14 after the announcement of the results of the Final Round of the Competition.
6. Prizes
1. The competition has only one winner. (No second or third prizes)
2. In the event of a tie, the prize will be shared.
Prizes
The winner will be awarded two (2) productions with Dalasinfoniettan in the following seasons.
Special prize from the orchestra
€ 1000
Audience prize
€ 500
7. Communication and Publicity
The candidates will be required to cooperate in all film, photo sessions and/or interviews planned by the Competition
8. Insurance
1. The staff and partners of the Competition will not be liable for accidents indicated below occurring during the Competition:
- Damage to or loss of candidates’ belongings.
- Physical, material or moral injury caused or sustained by candidates.
2. All candidates are therefore advised to make their own appropriate insurance arrangements.
9. Objections
1. Decisions made by the Executive Committee regarding the administration of the Competition selection based on the application and video recordings and the Jury’s decision on evaluation are final and irrevocable.
2. Candidates may not appeal against the above decisions.
10. Disputes
If an amicable solution cannot be found in the event of a dispute, the matter will come under the jurisdiction of Swedish law.
11. Official language
Official language is English.
12. GDPR
1. According the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of 25th May 2018 we inform our candidates that the Competition will collect, use and share all the information that you provide with the Executive Comitee and the Jury members of the Competition.
2. During the Competition, your biography and photo will be used for the promotional purposes of the Competition.
13. Contact
Karin Brittsjö
karin.brittsjo@musikidalarna.se
Phone: +46-73-472 15 08