Along with the singers, we also invite composers to participate with new compositions (special prizes), which will sound at the competition and enrich the solo singing literature.

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Regulations in pdf

regulations-solo-voice-competition-for-young-singers-aegis-carminis-2023_1.pdf

Application must be sent NO LATER than March 24^th,2021 

• Application, 
• Repertoire form for 1^st and 2^nd Round, 
• Short Biography 
• a photo (in good resolution). 

The choice of repertoire must be approved by artistic committee. 

All the materials must be sent to mail address singers@aegiscarminis.si 

Applications are considered complete when the registration, fee for the 1^st Round and repertoire form have been received by the competition administrator. 

Once all items are received, each participant will be provided a unique link to upload their videos until March 31, 2023 to a private folder.

Al the compositions for the 1^st Round must be recorded in ONE video track !!

Repertoire

Mandatory selection of repertoire from periods:

• Composition written between 1900-1945. 

• Composition written between 1946-1990. 

• Composition written from 1991 until present time.

The participant must perform compositions from all three prescribed periods. A composition of a Slovenian composer must be performed in the 2^nd round - Final. The compositions of the three periods can be arranged by the participants of their choice between the two rounds. In categories B and A, however, some periods will double. No composition from 1^st Round can be performed again in 2^nd Round - Finals. The jury will pay special attention to the performances of new compositions created after March 11^th, 2012, for which a special award for best performance will be given. The performance of the repertoire at the live concert (2nd round - Final) must be accompanied by a piano. Only original music for voice and piano is allowed (no arrangements).

*If the participant does not have a pianist, he can ask for the help of the organizer, who will, for a fee, provide him with a pianist.

Participants must upload their videos until March 31, 2023 to a private folder send by organizer. The Results of the 1^st round will be announced until April 15^th, 2023 on Aegis carminis FB page and web page. Participants will be informed about jury decision also by e-mail. Those singers who are awarded with a minimum of 90 points and chosen by the international jury will enter the 2nd round – The Finals.  

Category A and B

Two contrasted compositions from two different periods in total of; 

Category A max 6 min, Category B max 8 min.

Category C an D

Three compositions from two or three different periods, one of them must be written by Slovenian composer in total of max 12 min.

Live participation in the 2nd round - Finals is mandatory, unless the situation does not allow live performance. Participants who will not be able to attend due to covid-19 and the situation in their countries the 2nd round - Finals, will upload the recordings to a private folder and will be able to participate virtually.

Category A and B 

Two compositions, one of them must be written by Slovenian composer in Slovenian language in total of max 8 min. 

Category C and D

Three compositions of two or three different periods, one of them must be written by Slovenian composer in Slovenian language in total of max 12 min.

Prizes and plaquettes

The best soloist of the competition by the jury's choice, will be given the opportunity to perform a SOLO CONCERT at the Belgramoni-Tacco Palace Hall next year. Organizer will provide food, accommodation for two days, promotion of the concert and organization of the event.

CATEGORY A

1^st Round

Gold diploma (90-100 points) 

Silver diploma (80-89,9 points)

Bronz Diploma (70-79,9 points)

Diploma for participation

2^nd Round – Finals

1^st AWARD

festival plaque and 200 EUR

2^nd AWARD

festival plaque

3^rd AWARD

festival plaque

Diploma for participation in Finale

CATEGORY B

1^st Round

Gold diploma (90-100 points) 

Silver diploma (80-89,9 points)

Bronz Diploma (70-79,9 points)

Diploma for participation

2^nd Round – Finals

1^st AWARD

festival plaque and 250 EUR

2^nd AWARD

festival plaque

3^rd AWARD

festival plaque

Diploma for participation in Finale

CATEGORY C

1^st Round

Gold diploma (90-100 points) 

Silver diploma (80-89,9 points)

Bronz Diploma (70-79,9 points)

Diploma for participation

2^nd Round – Finals

1^st AWARD

festival plaque and 300 EUR

2^nd AWARD

festival plaque

3^rd AWARD

festival plaque

Diploma for participation in Finale

CATEGORY D

1^st Round

Gold diploma (90-100 points) 

Silver diploma (80-89,9 points)

Bronz Diploma (70-79,9 points)

Diploma for participation

2^nd Round – Finals

1^st AWARD

festival plaque and 350 EUR

2^nd AWARD

festival plaque

3^rd AWARD

festival plaque

Diploma for participation in Finale

*If the quality of the performance does not meet the standards of the first prize, the jury may decide not to award the first prize or the other two. In case two participants receive the same number of points for the first prize, the money award is divided in equal shares.

In each category the jury can award special prizes:

• Special prize for the best performance of the composition written between 1900–1945,
• Special prize for the best performance of the composition written between 1946–1990,
• Special prize for the best performance of the composition written between 1991 till the present day, 
• Special prize for the best performance of composition written by Slovenian composer
• Special prize to a foreign participant for the best performance of composition written by Slovenian composer
• Special prize for the best performance of composition written after March 11^th, 2012, 
• Special prize given to the COMPOSER for the best composition of the Aegis carminis solo voice competition written after March 11^th, 2021, 
• Special prize given to the PIANIST for an outstanding musical achievement. 

The jury can also award other special prizes.