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ONLINE application: GUIDELINES

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Competitors are to register before the application deadline (15 JUNE 2023) by using the online form (APPLICATION), and following these steps:

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- The relevant fields of the online form should be filled out.

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- It is possible to apply for one category (first or second) or for both categories (first and second):

FIRST CATEGORY (Concerts at Carnegie Hall)

SECOND CATEGORY (Special Awards and Music Albums)

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- Musicians who apply for the SECOND CATEGORY can decide to apply for only 1 or various SPECIAL AWARDS (Baroque Music Prize, Classical Music Prize, Romantic Music Prize, Modern / Impressionism Music Prize, Contemporary Music Prize).

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- A brief biography (no more than 500 words) should be submitted, highlighting the artist's main achievements and musical training (schools/teachers).

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- Applicants should select the appropriate MUSIC DISCIPLINE and AGE GROUP for instrumentalists and singers (Junior, Young Artist, Virtuoso, Professional). The Chamber music and Composition disciplines are open to All ages.​

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- Applicants should send the LINKS of the videos chosen to apply (via Youtube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Youku, etc.). The repertoire is entirely FREE. The same links to the video recordings can be sent to apply for both categories (CARNEGIE HALL and SPECIAL AWARDS). It is also possible to apply for both categories with different video recordings, which will be evaluated independently.

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*Note for Chamber Music ensembles: The application form should be filled out by a unique member of the Chamber Music ensemble with his / her personal data. Additionally, the name, age, instrument, and email of the other members of the Chamber Music ensemble should be included. 

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*Note for Composers: Composers should specify the title, instrumentation (for 1, 2, 3 or max. 4 instruments) and duration of the piece they have composed. The piece must be composed after 2019, and the composer must be the unique author. The duration should not exceed 15 minutes. Additionally, composers should specify if they prefer to perform the piece by themselves at Carnegie Hall, to propose the performer(s), or that the organization provides the performer(s) for the winners' concert. Composers should include in the application form the link to the video or the audio recording and the score (uploaded PDF file). 

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REGISTRATION FEE:

105€ for the 1st Category (CARNEGIE HALL), or $115

55€ for the 2nd Category (SPECIAL AWARDS), or $60

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Video recordIngs: GUIDELINES

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FIRST CATEGORY (CARNEGIE HALL):

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1, 2 or 3 video recordings.

The repertoire is FREE. Ideally, we advise that the total duration (all videos together) does not exceed the following durations:

JUNIOR: 15 minutes

YOUNG ARTIST: 20 minutes

VIRTUOSO: 25 minutes

PROFESSIONAL: 30 minutes

CHAMBER MUSIC: 30 minutes

COMPOSITION: 15 minutes

 

The total duration (all videos together) can be shorter or longer than the above durations. If the total duration is longer, the above-mentioned intervals for each age group will be evaluated.

The videos can be the same or different from the pieces proposed for the concert at CARNEGIE HALL. Videos of solo pieces and concertos with orchestra or piano accompaniment are acceptable, as well as individual movements of sonatas and concertos. String performers, singers and wind performers can send repertoire for duos with piano. The videos may be the same or different from the ones used for applying for the 2nd category. The 2 categories will be judged separately.

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SECOND CATEGORY (SPECIAL AWARDS + MUSIC ALBUMS):

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Musicians should choose the Special Award(s) they want to apply for.  

It is possible to apply for only 1 or several special prizes (2, 3, 4 or 5).  Applicants should send only 1 video recording for each special music award, respecting the year of composition from the list below (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern/Impressionism, Contemporary). Ideally, we advise that the duration of each video does not exceed 15 minutes. Videos can be shorter or longer. If they are longer, only the first 15 minutes will be evaluated.

Videos of solo pieces and concertos with orchestra or piano accompaniment are acceptable, as well as individual movements of sonatas and concertos. String performers, singers and wind performers can send repertoire for duos with piano. The videos may be the same or different from the ones used for applying for the 1st category. The 2 categories will be judged separately.

 

​BAROQUE MUSIC PRIZE: 

pieces composed between 1600 and 1750

CLASSICAL MUSIC PRIZE: 

pieces composed between 1751 and 1820

ROMANTIC MUSIC PRIZE: 

pieces composed between 1821 and 1900

MODERN MUSIC PRIZE - IMPRESSIONISM: 

pieces composed between 1901 and 1970

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRIZE: 

pieces composed between 1971 and 2023

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*Note: If a candidate cannot submit the videos online for technical reasons, contact us at info@manhattancompetition.com for assistance.

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REPERTOIRE: guidelines

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REPERTOIRE for the 1st CATEGORY: CARNEGIE HALL (Concert)

 

Pianists should propose pieces for piano solos. String players, singers and wind performers can choose pieces with piano accompaniment or solo repertoire. The organization will provide an accompanist for the Winners' Concert.

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Propose 1, 2, or 3 pieces to be performed at the winners' concert. FREE repertoire. The total duration should be between 10 and 15 minutes. The repertoire proposal can be changed at a later stage.

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​REPERTOIRE for 2nd CATEGORY: SPECIAL AWARDS (Music Albums)

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Musicians should specify the repertoire they would like to include in the digital album: 15 to 70 min (total duration). FREE repertoire. It can be changed at a later stage.

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AWARD PUBLICATION

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- Winners' names will be published on the “Manhattan International Music Competition” website:(www.manhattancompetition.com). Additionally, all participants will be contacted personally by the organization about the results, and all participants will receive a personalized certification of participation.

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- The Winners' recitals at Carnegie Hall (First Category) for all groups (Junior, Young Artist, Virtuoso, Professional, Chamber Music, Composition)  will occur on Saturday, 15 July 2023. ​

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- International Jury: the jury will evaluate every single application through the video materials presented by each participant. A panel of international judges will evaluate the video material submitted, and the final selections of winners will be based solely on the video recordings submitted. Judges are independent, and their students cannot participate in the competition. The judges' votes will be strictly confidential and will not be shared or published.

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- Traveling to New York (United States) is possible without VISA from most countries, by simply obtaining the ESTA authorization form online (24 to 48 hours). The organization committee will help the winners to obtain the ESTA authorization or the VISA (if needed) to travel to New York.

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