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VI Principe Francesco Maria Ruspoli Competition: All the information and the official announcement (2014)

Important Announcement: The Centro Studi e Ricerche Santa Giacinta Marescotti has decided to extend the registration deadline for the competition to August 14, 2014.

This post contains the official rules for the 6th edition (2014) of the Principe Francesco Maria Ruspoli International Competition.


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Subject and Objectives

The Centro Studi e Ricerche Santa Giacinta Marescotti of Vignanello promotes the 6th edition 2014 of the Principe Francesco Maria Ruspoli International Competition, with the following objectives:

  1. To pay homage to Prince Francesco Maria Ruspoli, a prominent figure of the Roman Baroque and a great patron of artists like Georg Friedrich Händel.
  2. To rediscover and give expressive form to the genius loci, represented by the music of the Baroque period, which personified the identity of Vignanello and the Ruspoli Castle.
  3. To create a launching opportunity for young talents in the field of historically informed performance of Baroque-era music (17th and 18th centuries).
  4. To explore different fields of music by alternating between singing and instruments, and experimenting with new techniques.
  5. To promote research and in-depth study in the musicology sector.

Competition Structure

The Principe Francesco Maria Ruspoli International Competition is composed of:

  • A musicology section with a theme chosen annually by the organization.
  • A section that alternates yearly between singing and an instrument of the Baroque era. The 2014 instrumental section will be dedicated to the Baroque Violin.

Baroque Violin Section

Art. 1 – Participants

All Italian and foreign citizens who, by the application deadline (July 31, 2014, extended to August 14, 2014), are between 18 and 35 years old can participate. Participation in other sections or previous editions of the competition is not a reason for exclusion.

Art. 2 – Application Procedure

To register, applicants must send the following documentation via email to centrostudisgm@gmail.com:

  • Detailed curriculum vitae.
  • A photocopy of a valid identity document.
  • Two digital photographs.
  • Proof of payment of the €50.00 registration fee via bank transfer. The fee is non-refundable.
  • Links to audio or audio/video recordings of their performances, following the guidelines in Art. 4.1.2.

Art. 3 – The Jury

The competition jury is composed of:

  • Enrico Gatti (President)
  • John Holloway
  • Emilio Moreno
  • Fabio Bonizzoni
  • Lindsay Kemp

Art. 4 – The Auditions

Candidates must pass two rounds structured as follows:

  • Eliminatory Round: Based on the audio-video documents provided by the candidates. The program, lasting approximately 20-25 minutes, must include:
    • One 17th-century Italian sonata.
    • One French sonata.
    • One sonata for violin by Georg Friedrich Händel.
  • Final Round: Will be open to the public at Castello Ruspoli on Saturday, October 4, 2014, starting at 2:30 PM. The program, lasting 30-35 minutes, must include:
    • One sonata by Arcangelo Corelli from Op. V, 1-6.
    • Tocata No. 3 by José Herrando.
    • Two movements from a sonata or partita for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Art. 6 – The Prize

The prize for the 1st place winner is a check for €2,000.00. The winner will perform as a soloist in a final concert on Sunday, October 5, 2014, and will be invited to perform in Copenhagen on March 21, 2015, for the European Day of Early Music. The winner will also receive a “demo” recording and CD of the final concert.

Art. 13 – Accommodation

Accommodation expenses for the finalists will be covered by the Centro Studi Santa Giacinta Marescotti. Travel expenses and costs for any accompanying persons are excluded.

Musicology Section

Art. 1 – Participants

Open to all Italian and foreign citizens, including students and young scholars at the beginning of their academic careers. Excluded are those who have had recent professional or teaching relationships with a jury member and groups.

Art. 2 – The Jury

The jury is composed of:

  • Prof. Giorgio Monari (President)
  • Prof. Dinko Fabris
  • Prof. Manuel Carlos De Brito

Art. 4 – Application Procedure

Candidates must submit their application and the following documents via email to centrostudisgm@gmail.com by July 31, 2014:

  • A typewritten historical-musicological essay (min. 20 pages, max. 120 pages).
  • Detailed curriculum vitae.
  • A photocopy of a valid identity document.
  • Two digital photographs.

The topic of the essay is: “Music in Europe from the 16th to the 18th Century: Patronage, Production, and Reception.”

Art. 5 – The Prize

The winner will receive a monetary prize of €500.00 and the publication of their essay in a volume published by the Centro Studi. Other essays deemed worthy may also be selected for publication.