CIMP | Premio Città di PesaroSECTIONS AND CATEGORIES, PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FEE

The Premio Città di Pesaro is divided into 6 sections divided into categories.

The competition takes place with a free program; the pieces presented may be of any author as long as they are published with the exception of the category of Camera and Popular Music where songs may also be arranged or transcribed. Candidates must specify the piece that will be performed for the Grand Gala if they are among the Winners. The piece, of a maximum duration of 5 minutes, will be an integral part of the program and must also be performed during the audition. Those wishing to compete in the "Rossini International Award" must present a piece by Rossini either in original or transcribed form.

The following sections, categories, maximum execution duration and registration fee:

Section A: PianoA1: up to 10 years old | 5 minutes | € 50A2: up to 13 years of age | 10 minutes | € 70A3: up to 15 years old | 15 minutes | € 100A4: up to 18 years of age | 20 minutes | € 100A5: up to 30 years of age | 30 minutes | € 100Execution by heart is mandatory.

Section B: SingingB1: male voices up to the age of 23 | 15 minutes | € 50B2: female voices up to the age of 23 | 20 minutes | € 70B3: male voices up to the age of 35 | 15 minutes | € 100B4: female voices up to the age of 35 | 20 minutes | € 100B5: scenic music | no age limits | 30 minutes | € 100 (for each group)The Program must include three Opera Arias of which at least in Italian. The ensemble pieces (duets, trios, etc.) must be in Italian and must be interpreted scenically and registically including costumes and small objects / props.

Section C: Wind InstrumentsC1 Brass: up to 18 years old | 15 minutes | € 70C2 Brass: up to 30 years of age | 20 minutes | € 100C3 Woods: up to 18 years of age | 15 minutes | € 70C4 Woods: up to 30 years of age | 20 minutes | € 100

Section D: StringsD1: up to 12 years old | 5 minutes | € 50

D2: up to the age of 18 | 15 minutes | € 70D3: up to 30 years of age | 20 minutes | € 100

Section E: Chamber MusicE1: up to 20 years of age | 15 minutes | € 70 (for each group)E2: no age limits | 30 minutes | € 100 (for each group)All formations from the duo onwards, up to 11 elements, with the exception of formations that include two pianos.

Section F: Popular MusicF1: Instrumentalist Soloists without age limits | 15 minutes | € 70F2: Singing Soloists with no age limit | 15 minutes | € 70F3: Groups without age limits | 20 minutes | € 100 (for each group)The Section wants to give space to the tools and repertoires of the popular tradition. The pieces presented may be taken from the original repertoire, transcribed, arranged and performed with instruments of popular origin.

PRIZES and SCHOLARSHIPS

Premio Città di Pesaro XVII edition: the Prize will be designated during the Gala Concert to be held at the Teatro Rossini on May 13th at 9.00 pm among the absolute winners of each category. The Winner will receive an Artwork and Prize Concert with a scholarship of € 1,000.00

The Absolute First Prize in each category will be awarded to the competitor who will get the highest score

SOLO PIANO AWARDSCAT. A1: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 100 eurosCAT. A2: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 200 eurosCAT. A3: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 eurosCAT. A4: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 eurosCAT. A5: UGOLINI AWARDThe Ugolini Prize is established by the Ugolini Family and includes a 500 euro Cup, Diploma and Scholarship. The Prize is honored to two pianists Cecilia Paci Ugolini and Mariolina Marcolini Ugolini who have marked the history of Pesaro as excellent teachers and pianists.

OPERA SONG AWARDSCAT. B1: PEZZOPANE AWARDThe Pezzopane Prize includes Cup, Diploma and Scholarship of 300 euros. The Award was established by the Susanna Maria Celeste Pezzopane Foundation of Onna and honored honorably to Susanna Pezzopane, a young piano and singing student from the Aquila Conservatory who passed away in the 2009 earthquakeCAT. B2: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 500 eurosCAT. B3: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 eurosCAT. B4: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 500 eurosCAT. 5: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 500 euros

BRASS AWARDSCAT. C1: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 eurosCAT. C2: ESPOSITO AWARDThe Award is established by Mrs. Renza Carloni Esposito includes Cup, Diploma and Scholarship of 500 euros. The Prize is honored to her husband Cesare Esposito, Virtuoso del Corno and "first part" in the La Scala Orchestra conducted by Arturo ToscaniniFESTIVAL BRASS WEEK AWARDSpecial Young Talent Award worth € 300 for enrollment in specialization courses at the Italian Brass Week Festival in Florence 2020FIATI WIND AWARDSCAT. C3: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 euros

CAT. C4: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 500 euros

STRING AWARDS CAT. D1: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 100 eurosCAT. D2: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 eurosCAT. D3: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 500 euros

CHAMBER MUSIC AWARDSCAT. E1: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 euros The Award is established by Nuova TCM Italia to help enhance the practice of ensemble music among young peopleCAT. E2: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 500 euros

POPULAR MUSIC AWARDSCAT. F1: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 eurosCAT. F2: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 300 eurosCAT. F3: Cup and Diploma, Scholarship of 500 euros

Open International Auditions AwardAll participants of the event will automatically enter the prizes offered by the Festival & Contest. The awarding of prizes is a mandatory non-unquestionable judgment entrusted to the organizing committee of the Festival & Contest. The prizes will be divided into 3 categories 1st level and 2nd level, 3rd level and will guarantee the participation in international events organized in the years 2020 and 2021 by Festival & Contest.1st level Soloist: free participation and stay package (base) for a date of the International Artistic Days in Russia, Kazakhstan, Spain or Italy (€ 550.00 value € 295.00)1st Ensemble liv: free participation and stay package (basic) for the Teacher Teacher and 10% discount for the members of the ensemble for a date of the International Artistic Days in Russia, Kazakhstan, Spain or Italy (value € 550.00 € 290.00 + € 39.00 € 23.00 per item)2nd level Soloist: free participation and stay package (base) for a date of the Break Festival & Contest in Italy or Spain (value € 190.00)2nd Ens Ensemble: free participation and stay package (basic) for the Teacher Teacher and 10% discount for the members of the ensemble for a Break Festival & Contest date in Italy or Spain (€ 190.00 + € 20.00 x each item)3rd soloists and Ensemble: free participation in a Festival & Contest event

CIMP |School PrizeSECTIONS AND CATEGORIES, REGISTRATION FEE

The School Prize, sections dedicated to Schools, is divided into 7 sections, divided in 5 categories, and 2 special sections.: F Voice Theater, G Mixed Organics with the possibility of including external to the organic school staffand.The competition is held with a free program; musical pieces may also be arranged or transcribed. Candidates must specify the piece to be performed for the Gran Gala when they are among the Winners.The piece lasting up to 5 minutes, will be an integral part of the program andmust also be performed during the audition.Those who wish to compete for the “Rossini International Award” must present a piece by Rossini either in original or transcribed form.

Following: ,sections, categories, maximum duration of execution and registration fee.

Section A:Primary SchoolsA1. Soloists/5 minutes/ € 5 per competitorA2: Duo /5 minutes/ € 5 per competitorA3: Trio /5 minutes/ € 5 per competitorA4: Chamber Music/ 5 minutes/ € 5 per competitorA5: Orchestra/Chorus/ 10 minutes/ € 5 per competitorSection B :Music- oriented Middle SchoolsB1: Soloists/ 5 minutes/ € 5 per competitorB2: Duo / 5 minutes/ € 5 per competitorB3: Trio / 5 minutes / € 5 per competitorB4: Chamber Music / 5 minutes/ € 5 a competitorB5: Orchestra/Chorus/10 minutes/€ 5 per competitorSectionC :Music High Schools or High SchoolsC1:Soloists/8 minutes/€ 10 per competitorC2:Duo/8minutes/€ 10 per competitorC3: Trio /8 minutes/ € 10 per competitorC4: Chamber Music/10 minutes / € 10 per competitorC5: Orchestra/Chorus/ 15 minutes/ € 10 per competitorSection D :Music Conservatories / UniversitiesD1: Soloists / 8 minutes/ € 10 per competitorD2: Duo / 8 minutes/ € 10 per competitorD3: Trio / 8 minutes/ € 10 per competitorD4: Chamber Music/ 10 minutes/ € 10 per competitorD5: Orchestra/Chorus/ 15 minutes/ € 10 per competitor

SectionE :Private SchoolsE1: Soloists / 8 minutes/ € 10 per competitorE2: Duo / 8 minutes € 10 per competitorE3: Trio / 8 minutes/ € 10 per competitorE4: Chamber Music / 10 minutes/€ 10 per competitorE5: Orchestra/Chorus / 15 minutes/ € 10 per competitorSectionF :VoiceTheaterF1: Primary Schools/ 10 minutes/ € 5 per competitorF2: Secondary Schools/ 10 minutes/ € 5 per competitorF3: High Schools | 15 minutes € 10 per competitorF4: Universities and Academies | 15 minutes/ € 10 per competitorF5: Private Theater Schoolsand Companies/15 minutes € 10 a competitorThe performance must include one or more forms of expression: prose, poetry mime, dance, costumes ,make-up, etc. Each Category isin the sub-categories, soloists or groups (from 2 people up)). The theme is open. The content can be edited and/ or unpublished with a possible release to copyright. It is mandatory to insert at least one piece of musiceditedor unpublishedwith possible release to copyright, it can be live or recorded. It can also be accompaniment(music carpet). In the case of a connection to Rossini you can participate inthe prize“Rossini School Prize”Section G :Mixed OrganicsG1: Orchestra | 15 minutes | € 10 per competitorG2: Chorus | 15 minutes | € 10 per competitorG3: Band | 15 minutes | € 10 per competitorG4: Private Schools of Theatre and Companies | 15 minutes | € 10 a competitor

For the Chamber Music Ensamble we mean groups of 4 elements ; Orchestra or Chorus has a staff of 10 elementsor more. All participants must be over 25 years of age at the time of registration. Exlusively for Orchestras, Choirs, Bands, or Companies musicians or artists outside the institution are allowed to participatefor a number non exceeding 1/5 of the staff( up to 25 years old).Adult participants in section G must not exceed 50%of the staff.

PREMI E BORSE DI STUDIO

SCHOOL PRIZE XVII edition: the prize will be awarded during the Gala Concert to be held at the Rossini Theater on May15 at 6.00 pm amongthe absolute winnersin each categories. The Prize includes Diploma and Scholarship of 1.000€

ROSSINI SCHOOL PRIZE XVII edition will be awarded to the Soloist orGroup that will obtain the best scoreon the performancesaimed at promoting Gioachino Rossini’sworks. The Prize includes Diploma, CupandScholarship of 300 €

CREATIVE SCHOOL PRIZE XVII editionwill be awarded to the Soloist or Group that will obtain the best score on the performances aimed at promoting the new sensitivities.The Prize includes Diploma, Cup and Scolarship of 300,00 €

Premio Open International AuditionsAll participants in the event will automatically enter the prizes offered by the Festival&Contest. The awarding of the prizes is at the absolute discretion, unquestionable, entrusted to the organizing committee of the Festival&Contest . The prizes will be divided into 3 categories: 1st level,2nd level, 3rd level and will guarantee the participation to international events organized in years 2020 and 2021 by Festival&Contest .1 level Soloist: participation and stay package (basic)freefor a date of InternationalArtistic Days in Russia, Kazakhstan, Spain or Italy. 1st level Ensemble: participationand package stay (basic) freefor the Master\Teacherand 10% discountfor the components of the Ensamblefor a dateof International Artistic Days in Russia, Kazakhstan, Spain or Italy.2nd level Soloist: participation and staypackage (basic) free for a dateof the Break Festival& Contest in Italy or Spain.

2nd level Ensemble: participation and stay package (basic) free for the Master\Teacherand 10%discount for the component of Ensemble for a date of Break Festival &Contest in Italy or Spain. 3rd level Soloistsand Ensemble: free participationto a Festival&Contest event.

Scholarships and special prizes are foreseen.They will be awarded on unquestionable opinion of the Commissionto enhance the good practice of music and artistic expressions within the school system.

INSTRUMENTATION SUPPLIED

The organization makes available to Schools:50 music stands,a half-tailed piano,a digital piano, service to amplify the voice and instruments.The Ensemble of Chamber Music, the Orchestras, the choirsand the CompaniesMust perform acustically (without amplification) The Bandsand the mixed showsand/or theatercan be amplified on request. (It is mandatory to forward the detailed technical sheet together with the application).

CIMP | Rossini InternationalSECTIONS AND CATEGORIES, PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FEE

The Rossini International is dedicated to those who perform Rossini, original, unpublished or transcribed and is divided into a single section.

Instrumentalists, singers, chamber groups, popular musicians and artists up to 35 years of age who have already received an award at an international competition are admitted (a copy of the diploma must be attached) or competitors selected by the CIMP Commission among the participants of the City of Pesaro 2020, at the School Prize 2020, at the "BRINGyourROSSINI" 2020 Online Contest or at the International Auditions (see website http://concorsopesaro.altervista.org/international-auditions-cimp-2020/).

The program must necessarily include an original, unpublished or transcribed Rossini piece of any musical genre from classical to improvisation. A fee of € 100 is provided for each competitor or participating group. Competitors selected by the Jury from the participants of the Città di Pesaro Contest and the "BRINGyourROSSINI" 2020 Online Contest do not have to pay the fee.

The organization of the competition provides an accompanying pianist, however it is permissible to provide for a personal pianist. In this regard, the competitor must send together with the application form the certificate of payment of an additional fee of € 30. The secretariat reserves the right to request copies of bound scores if the need arises.

PRIZES and SCHOLARSHIPS

Rossini International Award artistic work "Heart" by Vittorio Livi of FIAM Italia in recognition of the young talent as Artist of tomorrow. The Winner of the Rossini International Award will receive the Diploma, a scholarship of € 1,000.00 and Award Concerts offered by the CIMP partners.

Rossini Young to a young Rossini International finalist. The Scholarship is established by Paolo and Loretta Bocconcelli to help promote the genius of Rossini in schools around the world. The winner will receive the Diploma and a scholarship of € 500.00.

CIMP | BRING YOUR ROSSINISECTIONS AND CATEGORIES, PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FEE

The Bring your Rossini Competition is open to students of schools of all levels and to young artists from all over the world. It takes place in a single section and is divided into 7 categories:

Category A Primary schoolsCategory B Lower secondary schoolsCategory C Musical secondary schoolsCategory D Secondary schoolsCategory E Musical and choreographic high schoolsCategory F Music conservatoriesCategory G Young artists of the world

To participate, you must submit a video of a maximum duration of 5 minutes, shot between 1 September 2019 and 25 April 2020. Schools, musicians and artists who are under 30 years of age can participate. Each participant or group / school can present only one video.The video must include a creative message dedicated to Rossini. The theme is bound: "Gioachino Rossini for me is ...". Participants will have to present their idea of Rossini in a few minutes using freely the content they want. The free artistic form can include any creative message (music, opera, film, mime, dance, cartoons, figurative arts, cooking, ...).

The videos must be sent exclusively in file format (.mov / .mpg2 / .mpg4 / h264), through online transfer services such as WeTranfer, Mega or sharing such as DropBox and Google Drive. It is not possible to return any copies of videos sent.The registered works will all be published on the youtube channel of the CIMP International Music Competition "City of Pesaro", on the dedicated facebook page # BRINGyourROSSINI2020.L'iscrizione al contest prevede una quota di partecipazione di 10€.

CONTEST PHASES, VIDEO LOADING AND POPULAR VOTE

Il contest will take place in four stages:

• Uploading videos from 1 February to 26 April 2020;• Popular vote from April 27 to May 3, 2020;

• Jury vote by 4 May 2020;• Announcement of winners May 5, 2020.

The names of the Video Contest winners will be published on the website by 13 May 2020. Other information can be requested from the CIMP Secretariat tel. +39 3312158400 or to the email concorsopesaro@libero.it.

AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS

Bring your Rossini XVII edition will be assigned to the School or to the competitor who will obtain the highest score of the Jury taking into account the greater number of Likes of the popular jury. The Winner will receive an Artistic Residence in the City of Pesaro (3 days free accommodation for two people during the CIMP 2021).

For each category I will be awarded an absolute prize. The LIKES obtained on the video published by the organization will be calculated for the merit ranking for the identification of artistic residences within the city of Pesaro in the year 2021.

CIMP | ROSSINIMANIASECTIONS AND CATEGORIES, PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FEE

The competition is open to students of schools of all levels and to young artists from all over the world. It takes place in a single section. Each participant or group / school can submit only one project.

To participate you must present an artistic project (accessories, crafts, artistic objects, etc.) that are dedicated to enhancing creativity. Schools and artists who are under 30 can participate.

All projects must be original, unpublished and feasible. The proposals that favor the promotion of the Rossini genius will be preferred. Enrollment in the Ideas Competition foresees a participation fee of 10 €. The papers must be sent via WeTranfer to the email concorsopesaro@libero.it, by hand or by mail to the Secretariat of the 17th International Music Competition "Città di Pesaro", via Virgilio, n.5 - 61121 Pesaro (PU) - Italy within Saturday 18 April 2020 the postmark or the receipt of the online form will prevail.

AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS

RossiniMania XVII edition will be awarded to the school or to the competitor who obtains the highest score. The projects reported by the Jury will be displayed in a dedicated Exhibition within the City of Pesaro 2020 Competition and reported to local companies for the creation of a prototype to launch new products capable of enhancing Pesaro as a UNESCO Creative City of Music and the genius of Rossini.