Celebrating the Life and Music of
Sergei Rachmaninoff
1873-1943
AUDITIONS
Apply by video submission, get qualified for LIVE Audition on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast
Two Laureates will perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Auditions are open to Pianists and Vocalists
Apply by December 15, 2023
Submit a video of your performance of ONE composition
by Sergey Rachmaninoff
Live Finals Audition DATES: April 4 - April 6, 2024
Suggested Repertory
by Rachmaninoff
Piano - Solo, Concerto, Chamber Ensemble
Voice - Art Songs (Romances), Operatic Arias
(with or without accompaniment)
If selected for LIVE Final Audition
Perform ONE or TWO compositions by Sergei Rachmaninoff
on LIVE Public Internet TV Broadcast
Receive on-air comments from Judges right after your performance
Selected Artists
will be invited to perform at
Laureates Gala at
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
during
2024 - 25 Season
Learn More about Past Laureate Galas at Carnegie Hall HERE
Dates of 2023-24 Season
Laureate Galas:
November 21, 2023; April 1, 2024;
April 4, 2024; July 1, 2024
Laureates Awards:
ONE Laureate in a category Piano
ONE Laureate in a category Voice
ONE Winner in each Age Group in a category Piano
TWO Winners in a category Voice
Each Laureate will receive an opportunity to perform at the Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall OR $500. See Carnegie Gala page for more information
Each Winner will receive a Masterclass with one of the SEC Judges
ALL Finalists will receive a LiveStreaming for Classical Musicians" Seminar with VCHS Broadcast Engineers and Directors, prior to preforming in the Live Audition, at no additional charge
LIVE Auditions
January 13-14, 2024
Virtual Broadcast via Internet TV
YouTube, Fb, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, other channels
Categories
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Piano - Solo, Concerto, ensemble with piano
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Voice - Art Songs (Romances), and Arias
Voice - No Age Limit
Piano - Age Groups:
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Under 10
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11-18
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College/Adult
Fees
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Application/video pre-screening - $50
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Live Audition (if selected ) - $100
Laureate Gala Performance Award
Includes the following:
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Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules)
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Medals; Certificates
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Full color brochure (digital and printed)
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Complimentary tickets
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Participate in an interview for media
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Photos
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Letters of recommendation and other support
(provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges,
other programs and competitions)
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Professional Portfolio packets available upon request
All performers and their teachers will receive a certificate of merit
Additional Prizes and performance opportunities may be awarded by the Judges. See Awards page
Judges
