OFUNAMInternational

Conducting

Competition

Mexico City September 22th to 27th, 2020

Nezahualcóyotl Concert HallUniversity Cultural Center

culturaunam.mx/premiofunam2020

The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, through the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the General Direction of Music

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The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, through Department of Cultural Affairs, in order to encourage the professionalization of young conductors who are developing an international career, promotes the second edition of the OFUNAM International Conducting Competition 2020, with the participation of an internationally renowned jury.

The jury is composed of Massimo Quarta, artistical director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de

This competition is inspired by the Eduardo Mata International Conducting Competition, organizedby Instrumenta Oaxaca and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. The OFUNAM was the Resident Orchestra of the competition during the 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 editions.

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PRIZESThe jury will award three prizes.

First prizeUS $6,000 (six thousand dollars), as well as conducting concerts with more orchestras during the 2021-2022 seasons.

Second PrizeUS $3,000 (three thousand dollars).

Third prizeUSD $1,500 (one thousand, five hundred dollars).

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la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (OFUNAM): José Serebrier, one of the most renowned Latin-American musicians of the world; Ligia Amadio, artistical director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Montevideo, Uruguay and Latin-American conductor with a strong presence on the international stage; Giordano Bellincampi, artistical director of the Auckland Philharmonia at New Zealand, and Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Academy, and Sylvain Gasançon, winner of the Edition 2006 of the Eduardo Mata International Conducting Competition, and who is growing a solid artisticalcareer as a conductor.

JURY

José Serebrier Uruguay

Giordano Bellincampi Italy

Sylvain Gasançon France

Ligia Amadio Brazil

Massimo Quarta Italy. President of the jury

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Registration feesForeing participantsUS $150.00

Bank: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A.Account number: 00101693118 USD SWIFT Code: Chasus33 ABA Transfer USA: 111000614 ABA Transfer Europe: 21000021/ Address: PO Box 659754 Texas Market San Antonio, TX 78265-9754

Pay Pal, Transfer-Wise or Ni Xoom are not accepted.

Mexican participantsMXN $2,000.00

Bank: BBVA Account number: 0446634494 CLABE account: 012180004466344942 Branch: 7682 Zone: Mexico City

For cash deposits, request an assigned bank reference by email to premioofunam@unam.mx. After receiving the personalized document, the deposit should be made at any BBVA branch only after.

At the time of payment, include the following information:• Name of the participant • Concept of payment • Country of origin

RULES

Age of the candidatesThe contest will be open to orchestra conductors of any nationality born after December 31th, 1982.

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Required documentsParticipants must submit the following information in the website: http://culturaunam.mx/premiofunam2020/

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Photocopy of passport or birth certificate (PDF, JPG, or PNG max 2 MB).

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Curriculum Vitae, maximum one page (28 double-spaced lines) (PDF, JPG, or PNG max 2 MB).

Studies Certificates and/or other accrediting documents (PDF, JPG, or PNG max 2 MB).A recommendation letter from a prestigious musician (performers or composers) properly signed by the person issuing it. Contact information to ask for references won’t be taken into consideration. (PDF, JPG, orPNG max 2 MB).

Two recent color or black and white photographies (PDF, JPG, or PNG max 2 MB).

Three videos of rehearsals or concerts with orchestras, conducted by the applicant, showing the applicant working as a conductor, no back view, with the following characteristics (ONLY YouTube or Vimeo):

1. Classical work (1770-1820) (5 min max).2. Romantic work (1860-1900) (5 min max).3. Work from the 20th or 21st centuries (5 min max).

As well as information about the repertoire for each one.• Proof of payment or bank transfer of registration fee (PDF, JPG, or PNG max 2 MB).

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Thursday 24 (first day) Three contestants will work with the orchestra for 50 minutes.

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COMPETITION

Competition rounds. From September 22 to 27

The contest will consist of three rounds: preliminary, semifinal and final, to be held in Mexico City.

Preliminary Round. Up to 10 participants will be selected. Semifinal Round. Up to 5 contestants for the Semifinal. Final Round. Up to 3 contestants for the Final.

The rounds of the competition will take place from September 22 to 27 , 2020, with the following schedule:

Round 1. Preliminary. Tuesday 22 (first day) Five contestants will work with the orchestra for a maximumof 25 minutes each. Round 1. Preliminary. Wednesday 23 (second day) Five contestants will work with the orchestra for amaximum of 25 minutes each. After the second day of the Preliminary Round, the jury will select a maximum of 5 participants for the Semifinal Round. Round 2. Semifinal.The participant will decide the time to be allotted to each of the two works to be performed. (Obligatory work and a concert movement with a soloist chosen by participant)

• Round 2. Semifinal. Friday 25 (second day) Two contestants will work with the orchestra for 50 minutes. The participant will decide the time to be allotted to each of the two works to be performed. (Obligatory work and a concert movement with a soloist chosen by participant).

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After the second day of the Semifinal Round, the jury will select a maximum of three participants for the final round.

Round 3. Final. Saturday 26 Orchestra rehearsal with the three finalists. Each of them will have a maximum of 50 minutes. The participant will decide the time to be allotted to each of the two works to be performed. The works to be interpreted will be one obligatory work and one symphony movement to be selected by draw. The order of performance in the rehearsal will be:

Round 3. Final. Sunday 27 Concert with the three finalists. The order of performance in the concert will be defined at the beginning of the contest.

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Applications Close: June 1th , 2020Announcement of results: June 22nd, 2020

Selection of participants The members of the jury will select a maximum of 10 candidates who will be invited to participate in the Preliminary Round. The selected candidates will be informed of their admission to the com-petition after June 22nd, 2020.

In case the selected candidate won’t answer within 7 calendar days of notification, the application will be automatically canceled and the next candidate will be contacted.

Participants shall be responsible for their travel, accommodation, meals and personal expenses during the competition, as well as any required migratory procedures.

1. Solo work chosen by participant and Brahms 2. Solo work chosen by participant and Tchaikovsky3. Solo work chosen by participant and Dvoràk

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COMPETITION RESIDENT ORCHESTRAThe Philharmonic Orchestra of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (OFUNAM) is the resident orchestra of the OFUNAM International Conducting Competition 2020.

REPERTOIRE

Round 1. Preliminary For this round, participants must conduct two works, one at the participant’s choice and one to be selected by draw.

To be selected by participant:

Overtures •

Beethoven: Egmont•

Berlioz: Roman Carnival (Le Carnaval Romain) • Rossini: The Barber of Seville (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) •

Strauss: The Bat (Die Fledermaus)

Symphonies by draw (only first movement) • Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Op. 67, C minor • Haydn: Symphony No. 101, D major, “The Clock” • Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, A major, “Italian” • Mozart: Symphony No. 40, K 550, G minor • Schubert: Symphony No. 4, D. 417, C minor, “Tragic”

Round 2. SemifinalIn this round, participants must conduct two works, one obligatory and one (work with soloist) to be selected by participant.

Obligatory work•

Revueltas, Silvestre: Sensemayá

Solo works to be chosen by participant (first movement only) •

Beethoven: Violin Concerto Op. 61, D major •

Brahms: Violin Concerto Op. 77, D major •

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5, K 219, A major, “Turkish” •

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Op. 35, TH 59, D major

Verdi: The Force of Destiny (La forza del destino) •

Deliberation and awards

Audience and recording of the competitionAll rounds and the Final Round concert will be open to the public and may be recorded, filmed and broadcast on radio, television and/or streaming, without any economic compensation for the partici-pants.

The decisions of the jury are irrefutable, no explanations will be given.

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Round 3. Final In this round, participants must conduct two works, one obligatory and one to be selected by draw.

Obligatory work • The score will be provided directly to the 10 selected participants.

Symphonies by draw (only one movement) For the concert/final the works will be performed in the following order: 1. Brahms: Symphony No. 2, Op. 73, D major (1 Movement, Allegro non troppo) 2. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5, Op. 64, TH 29, F minor (1 movement, Andante-Allegro with anima) 3. Dvoràk: Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, B. 178, E minor, “From the New World” (4 Movement, Allegro con fuoco)

CONTACT For any questions, please contact premiofunam@unam.mx

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