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MCInternacional Music CompetitionMaria CanalsBarcelona
Experience
Caracter
Maria Canals1954
Maria Canals2007
Excellence
Emotions
Closeness
Acclaim
Social event
Proximitat
About thecompetition
About the competition
The International Music Competition Maria Canals of Barcelona which was founded in 1954 by the teacher and concert pianist Maria Canals and her husband, the writer Rossend Llates, is the doyen of Spanish music competitions. This Competition has achieved international prestige due to the winners’ subsequent careers and the level of excellence they attain.
The Competition was accepted by the World Federation of International Music in 1958. Her Majesty the Queen Sofia is President of Honour. It is held at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona, being endorsed by the World Federation of Music Competitions for the organization of the branches of piano, violin, singing, cello, chamber music, guitar, percussion and flute.
Since 1954, the Competition has held over 110 branches, with over 7000 participants from 100 countries and 180 jury members from all over the world.
The Maria Canals Competition Association is a non-profit organisation declared of public utility. It has the support of Barcelona’s and Catalonia’s civil society, who provide generous financial contributions and volunteers. Over 100 Barcelona families lend their pianos to the contestants to practice at their homes.
About the competition
Aim of theCompetition
To introduce young performers into the local and internati-onal professional circuits of young performers of classical and contemporary music. To give them encouragement to promote excellence and provide all young performers with an opportunity of testing their level .
To provide the population with the opportunity of becoming familiar and appreciating classical and contemporary music.
About the Competition
Calendar
RegistrationThose interested submit their application.
PreselectionAmongst the total number of applicants 80 to 100 are selected.
First Meeting DayContestants are provided with a timetable for testing the piano. They are also informed about the schedule and the pianos which will be available for practice.
Opening ceremonyThe starting point of the Competition is an event to which all those involved in the Competion are invited: authorities, sponsors, patrons, vips, members of the jury, contestants…Entry: By invitation only.
First RoundAll contestants play for a maximum of 20 minutes. At the Petit Palau.
Second RoundThe 18 participants who have been selected in the First Round, go on to the Second Round with a 40 minute recital. At the Petit Palau.
SemifinalsThe 6 best classified go on to the Semifinal with a 50 minute recital. At the Petit Palau.
Final RoundWith orchestra, each finalist playing a piano and orchestra concert. At the Palau de la Música.
Concert WinnersThe 3 winners offer a recital to be enjoyed by the Competi-tion collaborators. This recital is held in a different area of the city of Barcelona each year. Entry, by invitation only.
Awards CeremonyThis is held in the “Saló de Cent” at the Barcelona City Council presided by the Mayor. The awards are presented and the winners play a recital. After the Ceremony there is a dinner for the Competition collaborators. By invitation only.
Other ConcertsSome contestants play at schools, public institutions, private homes…
Winners’s ConcertsThrought the year, the winners will play recitals and con-certs worldwide.
About the Competition
The Competition’sPromotion
Competition RegulationsThis publication is aimed at the contestants and contains all the information necessary for theirregistration (deadlines, programmes, rules…)
Registration PosterTo raise awareness about the Competition amongst young performers and their teachers, posters are sent to Music Schools and Universities worldwide.
Programme OutlineThis is the main Competition’s publication. It contains detailed information on the Competition (jury members, contestants, collaborators…).
Flyers We distribute flyers to further the interest of the general public in attending the Competition.
Poster distributionPosters are distributed to inform and stimulate the public’s interest in attending the Competition Rounds.
BannersThe City Council provides banners to hangin prime city locations.
Stage signageLarge signs are always onstage.
Panels in the Palau de la Música’s FoyerFor a few months prior to the Competition, panels are placed at the Palau de la Música’s Foyer.
SignA large placard is hung in the square facing the Palau de la Música to inform visitors.
Invitation to the Opening CeremonyThe Competition collaborators are invited to the Opening Ceremony.
The Rounds’ ProgrammeA leaflet is provided to help the public follow the contestants’ performances.
Leaflets with information on the CompetitionAt the Rounds, a leaflet is provided with information on the Competition. The public is invited to express their interest in receiving further information on the contest or to volunteer.
Invitation to the Winner’s ConcertIs sent to the Competition Collaboratorsand other guests.
The Winner’s Concert ProgrammeA programme of the Winner’s Concert is published.
CD recording A CD of the Final Round is recorded.
DVD recording A DVD of the Competition is recorded.
Contact
Association of theInternational Music Competition Maria Canals de Barcelona
Maria Canals CompetitionC/Palau de la Música, 4-608003 BarcelonaT +34 932 957 251F +34 932 957 209
MCInternacional Music CompetitionMaria CanalsBarcelona
