Programme	First round	Second round
Final (with orchestra)	Decisions of the Jury	Prize
Regulation of inscription	Procedure	Awarding of prizes and official ceremonies
Recorded broadcasting	Welcoming	Accomodation
Acceptance of the regulations	Enrollment fee

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Programme
The full programme consists of three public performances which will be recorded on a CD.

Competitors must prepare the entire works in question : that is, all of the movements, except for those in the first round, when they shall perform, without repeats, the movements of works as described below. Sonatas for violin and piano may be performed from the music, but all other works must be performed from memory, including the Sonata for solo violin of Bartók (1st movement).

The concerto of Mozart chosen for the first round must be known in its totality because the musician might have to play it during the gala concert.

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The following works are REQUIRED, with no exception.

First round
1. J.S. Bach :

2. W.A. Mozart (with piano) : The first movement width cadenza of one of the following concerto: KV 216 G-Major, KV 218 D-Major, KV 219 A-Major.

3. N. Paganini : A capriccio of the candidate’s choice, without accompaniment.

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Second round
4. J. Brahms: One complete sonata for violin and piano: G-Major, A-Major or D-Minor.

5. One of the following pieces, personal choice of the candidate: Tzigane by Ravel, Rondo Capriccioso by Saint-Saens, or Polonaise by Wieniawsky (A-Major).

6. Béla Bartók: the first movement (Ciaccona) of the Sonata for solo-violin.

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Final (with orchestra)
7. One complete concerto (with orchestra) of the following works:
Brahms, Mendelssohn in E-Minor, Sibelius, Tchaïkovski.

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Decisions of the Jury
The Jury can change the examination programme at any time, taking into account the works announced by each competitor. The Jury's decision is final.

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Prize
There are 3 prizes and the total amount will be approximately CHF 30,000.
 
There are equally prizes for the imposed piece and the public’s choice
 
Competitors reaching the second eliminatory round but not the final will receive a certificate of participation.

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Inscription
The final deadline for receipt of the application is June 2, 2010. The application must contain:

This non-refundable entrance fee should be paid by bank transfer to the account of Crédit Suisse GROUP, Sion.
The works selected on the application form are final and can under no circumstances be changed.

Procedure
The Competitors will have official accompanists (pianists) at their disposal free of charge. Competitors may also bring their own accompanists (own pianists) at their own expense. There will be only one rehearsal with an accompanist (pianist) for each competitor :  

• 30 minutes before the first round
• 90 minutes before the second round

The final round will take place with orchestra.
The order of performance will be decided by a drawing before the beginning of the Competition, in the presence of the members of the Jury, the accompanists and the Competition management. The order of the performance will remain the same until the end of the Competition. All candidates must be present for the drawing. 

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Awarding of prizes and official ceremonies
At the end of each round those competitors who have been eliminated will receive a copy of the recording of their performance. This will be given to them in the presence of the Jury, the original CD remaining in the Competition's archives.
Prizes will be given to the winners at an official ceremony. All prize-winners are asked to attend, to receive their prize personally. If they are not present, prizes will be put into the Competition Fund. Prize-winners are also required to give benevolent performances the ceremony as well as in concerts following the final round, to be organized by the Competition management. All candidates are asked to be available to the media for the duration of the Competition. 

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Recorded broadcasting
The organizers of the Competition have the unrestricted right to broadcast, televise and publish the recordings made during the Competition performances, the prize-giving ceremony, the performances of official concerts, and the interviews with the candidates, without remuneration either to competitors or to prize-winners.

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Welcoming
The participants are asked to register at the Competition Office (Bureau du Concours International de Violon Tibor Varga) upon arrival in Martigny, where, after establishing their identity, they will be given a participation card admitting them to the first session.

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Accomodation
Accommodation, food and travel expenses are at the charge of the participants. Nevertheless, the management of the Competition will help finding accommodation for the candidates and their pianist  (please return the enclosed reservation sheet (pdf - 20Ko) with your registration).
Non-competitors must organize their own accommodation.


 

Hotel

We are looking for hotels near the competition venue
 

Homestay familly
Homestay is a great way to learn about Swiss culture during your stay in Martigny. Our homestay program offers you the chance to live with friendly people. Your stay will only cost CHF 30.-/night with breakfast.

N.B. : For Homestay family, we can not guarantee single room. Moreover we might not have enough families for everybody.

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Acceptance of the regulations
By signing the application form, candidates agree to the general conditions. The original French wording is the unique authority.

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Enrolment fee
The enrolment fee (CHF 130.--) is to be paid in Swiss francs exclusively through bank transfer to the following account :

Credit Suisse Group,
Av. du Midi 12,
1951 Sion (Switzerland)
Swift : CRESCHZZ80A Clearing : 4835
No IBAN : CH84 0483 5015 7148 1100 0
Compte/Konto/Account : 0270-157148-11

The application form and receipt showing payment of entrance fee are to be sent before 2 June 2010 to :

CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DE VIOLON TIBOR VARGA
Av. des Mayennets 32
Case postale 297
1950 Sion
Switzerland

or

CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DE VIOLON TIBOR VARGA
c/o BERSY Consulting
Route de Monteiller
1965 Savièse
Switzerland

The participant who inscribes but is unable to attend is asked to inform the Competition office immediately. In case of cancellation after the 6 June 2010, no amount will be refunded.
Having studied the conditions, the signatory accepts the stipulations and regulations of the Competition.