with the

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
And a recital at London's Wigmore Hall

Competition Description

The goal of the competition is to provide opportunities for the most gifted and communicative musicians to further their careers and to offer to the community an opportunity to discover the world’s finest pianistic talents. To this end, the Twenty-second New Orleans International Piano Competition (NOIPC) will be held in conjunction with the Annual Summer Keyboard Festival, both hosted by the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans, July 18–25, 2010.

Competition Prizes

Competition Rules
1. The Competition is open to pianists of any age and nationality. Previous First Prize winners are not eligible to compete again.
2. Competitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses. Housing, practice facilities, and some meals will be provided.
3. The Application packet must consist of all items listed below. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. ALL Application materials must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010.
4. Decisions of the Competition Committee and Competition Jury are final in all matters.

Repertoire Requirements

Preliminary/Recorded Round

Any solo repertoire selected by the competitor, not to exceed forty-five minutes in length. Individual movements of sonatas are acceptable in this round only. Some material from the Preliminary/Recorded Round MUST be included in either Semifinal Round I or Semifinal Round II. This repertoire from the recording will receive special consideration from the preliminary judges, and, if possible, should be placed first on the submitted recordings.

Semifinal Round I
A memorized public recital, not to exceed thirty-five minutes in length, consisting of works chosen by the competitor. All twelve semifinalists will advance to Semifinal Round II.

Semifinal Round II
A memorized public recital, not to exceed twenty minutes in length, consisting of works chosen by the competitor which have not been used in Semifinal Round I. Three contestants will be chosen to advance to the Final Round.

Final Round
A memorized public recital, not to exceed fifty minutes in length, consisting of works not performed by the competitor in the Semifinal Rounds. Sonatas must be performed in their entirety.

Application Instructions
All application materials must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010.
(Application and attachments from Item 1 may be submitted online):

Apply online

Download a printable application form

1. Application Form AND required attachments
Attachments:

• A. Competition Repertoire: On a single sheet, list the repertoire you will be performing, in the order of performance, for all four rounds. Indicate composer, overall title/movement of larger work, opus or catalogue number, timing, and date if relevant. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON THIS SHEET.
• B. Education/Professional Training: Indicate (in reverse chronological order) dates, degrees/diplomae, further courses of study, and location of each.
• C. Major Teachers: Indicate (in reverse chronological order) significant teachers and coaches.
• D. Awards/Performances: Indicate (in reverse chronological order) dates of competition prizes, orchestral performances, significant solo recitals, scholarships, and fellowships.

Please click here to see a listing of the Previous Finalists

Applications may be mailed to:
Musical Arts Society of New Orleans
P.O. Box 750698
New Orleans, La 70175-0698

If physical address is required, send to:
Judy Eckhardt
4614 Perrier Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

For more information contact
Dr. Daniel Weilbaecher,
Director New Orleans International Piano Competition
P.O. Box 750698
New Orleans, LA 70175-0698
Telephone: (504) 899-4826
Email:director@masno.org
http://www.masno.org