Each soloist is required to submit three copies of the program that is running before performing it.
The program is performed from memory.
SUBCATEGORY
Competitors born in 2015 and younger.
Free program up to 3 minutes.
FIRST CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2014.
Free program for up to 5 minutes.
SECOND CATEGORIES
Competitors born in 2013.
Free program for up to 7 minutes.
THIRD CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2012.
Free program for up to 7 minutes.
FOURTH CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2011.
Free program lasting up to 10 minutes.
THE FIFTH CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2010.
Free program lasting up to 10 minutes.
SIXTH CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2009.
Free program lasting up to 12 minutes.
SEVENTH CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2007 and 2008.
Free program lasting up to 15 minutes.
EIGHTH CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2005 and 2006.
Free program lasting up to 20 minutes.
NINTH CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2004 and older.
The program lasting up to 25 minutes:
- Composition written before year 1800.
- At least one composition originally written for the accordion.
RULES - CHAMBER MUSIC
Each chamber ensemble is required to submit three copies of the program that is running before performing it. The program can be performed from partiture.
- In the chamber ensemble there can not be more than eight (8) artists. Within can be ensembles with different instruments.
- Chamber ensemble can have only one instrument per part (for example, partiture of 6 parts = 6 instruments)
- It is not allowed to use amplified instruments.
FIRST CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2012 and younger.
Free program for up to 7 minutes.
SECOND CATEGORY
Competitors born from 2009 to 2011.
Free program lasting up to 10 minutes.
THIRD CATEGORY
Competitors born from 2005 to 2008.
Free program lasting up to 15 minutes.
FOURTH CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2004 and older.
Free program lasting up to 25 minutes.
RULES – ORCHESTRAS
- The orchestra should have at least half of the members that play accordion.
Other instruments of any kind may also be included. Compositions for any solo instrument or voice accompanied by accordion orchestra are allowed in the programme.
Compositions for any solo instrument or voice accompanied by accordion orchestra are allowed in the programme.
- Prior to performance every orchestra director or conductor must submit 5 copies of the scores as well as the floor plan of the orchestra.
The program can be performed from partiture.
FIRST CATEGORY
Members of the orchestras born in 2009 and younger.
Free program, duration 7-10 minutes.
SECOND CATEGORY
Members of the orchestras born in 2005 to 2008
Free program, duration 10-15 minutes.
THIRD CATEGORY
Members of the orchestras born in 2004 and older.
Free program, duration 20-25 minutes.
RULES – VARIETE MUSIC
FIRST CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2009 and younger
Free program for up to 7 minutes
SECOND CATEGORY
Competitors born from 2005 to 2008
Free program, for up to 12 minutes
THIRD CATEGORY
Competitors born in 2004 and older
Free program, for up to 18 minutes