Sardoal International Piano Meeting

Debut with Orchestra 2025

General Conditions

2/3 participants of the masterclasses will be selected to perform with orchestra on the 3rd july 2025, one of the following concerti:

Bach – Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 (for participants aged 15 or younger in the day of the concert)
Mozart – Concerto No. 11 in F major, K. 413 (no age limit)

Bach – Concerto No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058 (no age limit)

Schedule

1st/2nd july – Selection of soloists

2nd/3rd july – Rehearsals with orchestra

3rd july – Concert with orchestra

Rules

For the selection, the candidates must perform in front of a group of faculty members, without accompagniment, one fast movement of the chosen concerto (jumping orchestral sections when the soloist does not perform). If needed, the jury may request some candidates to perform 2 or 3 movements.

The faculty will decide and select the soloists for the concert, and reserves itself the right not to choose a soloist if the level is considered not appropriate for the concert.

It is possible for a candidate to prepare more than one concerto. Performing by memory is not compulsory.

Application

Participants may apply to this special prize in the masterclasses application form .

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