The 13th International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition 1.–8. september 2012 The 14th International
e An uniqu et ity to g n u t r o p p o standing r e d n u n a world of ’s g e i r G of n inspiratio FINAL IN GRIEGHA LLE 18 Octobe N r with Berg e Philharm n onic Orchestra TheThe 14th International 13th International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition Edvard Grieg Piano Competition 11 -1.–8. 18 October 20142012 september Edvard Museum Troldhaugen EdvardGrieg Grieg Museum Troldhaugen The 14th International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition 11 - 18 October 2014 Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen Bergen On Saturday 11 October 2014, 26 talented pianists from 16 different countries will converge in hopeful anticipation on Grieg’s home, Troldhaugen, in Bergen. In the course of one week they will compete for honour and glory – and a first prize consisting of 30 000 euro. It is the second time the competition will be arranged in Bergen. Edvard Grieg (1843 – 1907) is undoubtedly Norway’s greatest composer and his home, Villa Troldhaugen, is one of the country’s most famous attractions. Villa Troldhaugen The initial rounds of the competition will take place in the museum’s uniquely designed chamber music hall, Troldsalen, from 12 to 16 October. In the final round of the competition, which will take place in Grieghallen on Saturday 18 October, the finalists will give solo performances accompanied by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, and which Grieg also used to conduct. The jury consists of the renowned pianists: Leif Ove Andsnes (Norway), Oxana Yablonskaya (Russia), Ya-Fei Chuang (Taiwan/ USA), Dominique Merlet (France), Marianna Shirinyan (Armenia), Jens Harald Bratlie (Norway) and Einar Steen-Nøkleberg (Chairman). Edvard Grieg More information: griegcompetition.com facebook: griegcompetition • twitter: @griegpianocomp Chamber music hall ‘Troldsalen’ Grieg’s Composer’s Cabin Schedule 2014 Saturday 11 October, Troldhaugen • Registration • Official opening • Drawing of order for candidates Sunday 12 October, Troldhaugen • 1st round Monday 13 October, Troldhaugen • 1st round Tuesday 14 October, Troldhaugen • 1st round • Announcement of results Wednesday 15 October, Troldhaugen • 2nd round • Announcement of results 1st Prize winner 2012, Sasha Grynyuk on rehearsal with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Thursday 16 October, Troldhaugen • Semi-finalists rehearse with the singer • Semi-final • Announcement of results Friday 17 October Grieghallen: Finalists rehearse with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Troldhaugen: Lectures Liv Glaser: “Grieg in context of 19th century’s pianism” Ingfrid Breie Nyhus: “Remembering Grieg, Reinventing Tradition” Grieg Academy: Master class with pianist and jury member Dominique Merlet Håkonshallen: Solo recital by jury member Ya-Fei Chuang Ole Bull’s villa at Lysøen Saturday 18 October Lysøen: Boat trip to Ole Bull’s home “Lysøen” with concert “The Roots of Edvard Grieg: Ole Bull and Norwegian Folk-Music”, by Nils Økland, Hardanger fiddle, and Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, piano, introduction by Mari Lyssand. Grieghallen: Final with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra For full schedule see griegcompetition.com/schedule The Grieg Hall The medieval Håkon’s Hall Prizes 2014 Participants 2014 1st prize: 30,000 euro* 2nd prize: 20,000 euro 3rd prize: 10,000 euro • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Also: Audience Prize, Orchestras Prize +++ For full list of Prizes see griegcompetition.com/prizes Live Streaming All competition rounds will be streamed live at this site during the competition. You can also join our Live Chat while you are watching the live streaming. After the Final on the 18th October, it is possible to vote for the Audience Prize by SMS. Follow our live streaming at griegcompetition.com/live Repertoire Read all about our Competition Repertoire at griegcompetition.com/repertoire Main Sponsor: Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Foundation The Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Foundation is the main sponsor and the exclusive private contributor to the competition in 2014. The Foundation wants to contribute to the realization of projects on international level. So far the Foundation through its research initiatives has created eleven K.G. Jebsen centers in medicine. Its cultural commitment includes support to The Bergen International Festival, Leif Ove Andsnes project “The Beethoven Journey”, The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and The International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition 2012 and 2014. www.stiftkgj.no Sebastian Berakdar (b. 1993) – Germany Evelyne Berezovsky (b. 1991) – United Kingdom Evgeny Brakhman (b. 1981) – Russia Joachim Carr (b. 1988) – Norway Ole Christian Haagenrud (b. 1989) – Norway Peter Friis Johansson (b. 1983) – Denmark Shoko Kawasaki (b. 1983) – Japan Mariam Kharatyan (b. 1987) – Armenia Piotr Kosinski (b. 1989) – Poland Tuomas Kyyhkynen (b. 1987) – Finland Keisuke Nakamura (b. 1981) – Japan Oleksandr Poliykov (b. 1988) – Ukraine Jared Redmond (b. 1986) – USA Daniel Reith (b. 1992) – Germany Vasily Salnikov (b. 1996) – Russia Marina Kan Selvik (b. 1989) – Russia Anastasia Sobyanina (b. 1991) – Russia Jiayan Sun (b. 1990) – China Arseny Tarasevich Nikolaev (b. 1993) – Russia Katharina Treutler (b. 1985) – Germany Viller Valbonesi (b. 1982) – Italy Shih-Man Weng (b. 1993) – Taiwan Stephen Whale (b. 1987) – Australia Aiko Yajima (b. 1982) – Japan Maria Yulin (b. 1988) – Israel Jie Zhang (b. 1984) – China See all participants with repertoir at griegcompetition.com/participants About the competition The International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition is a biannual competition for pianists from all over the world, arranged by the Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen. The competition is open to all pianists born in the years 1981 – 1997, and offers not only a world-class arrangement, but also the unique opportunity to get an understanding of Grieg’s world of inspiration by experiencing Norwegian hospitality, culture and nature. History In 2000 professor Einar Steen-Nøkleberg founded the piano competition “Concours Grieg” in Oslo. From 2000 till 2011 the competition was arranged annually at the State Academy of Music in Oslo, and in addition to the solo competition, competitions for four hands and for two pianos was also arranged. In 2012 the competition was moved to Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen in Bergen. With this move, the prizes increased and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra entered as the orchestra for the final round. The competition became a member of the Alink-Argerich Foundation in 2004, Bergen by nigth Winners 2012 1st Prize: Sasha Grynyuk - Ukraine 2nd Prize: Anton Igubnov - Russia 3rd Prize: Mamikon Nakhapetov - Georgia On the road to Troldhaugen Audience Prize: Anton Igubnov - Russia • Prize for best performance of the new piece by Lasse Thoresen: Mamikon Nakhapetov - Georgia • Prize for best performance of solo piano music by • Edvard Grieg: Sasha Grynyuk - Ukraine Find more information at griegcompetition.com At Troldhaugen ‘Bryggen’ in Bergen The International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen Troldhaugveien 65 NO-5232 Paradis – Bergen NORWAY Tel. +47 55 92 29 92 Fax: +47 55 92 29 93 E-mail: info@griegcompetition.com Website: www.griegcompetition.com Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen is part of KODE - Art Museums of Bergen
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