The 17th Anna Amalia Competition for young guitarists
will be held in Weimar from April 7th to 13th, 2025.
Age groups
I: up to 13 years (born after April 13, 2011)
II: 14 – 16 years (born April 14, 2008 to April 13, 2011)
III: 17 – 20 years (born April 14, 2004 to April 13, 2008)
(Age on April 13, 2025)
Prices
A 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize is offered in each age group. In addition, a special prize can be awarded for the best interpretation of a classical work as well as the contemporary compulsory pieces and other special and non-cash prizes. The total amount of prizes is approximately €20,000. The jury reserves the right to award the prizes.
jury
- Prof. Thomas Müller-Pering, Germany (Chairman)
- Katrin Klingeberg, Germany
- Silvia Kopáčová, Slovakia
- Han Jonkers, Netherlands
- Alexander Ramirez, Germany
- Aleksander Svete, Austria
- Patrick Vacik, Czech Republic
Rating program
Age group I:
Free program from at least three different eras, including a classical* and a contemporary piece (total duration 12 – 15 min)
Age group II:
(Total duration: 17 – 20 min)
a) Martin Schley: Etude No. 2 (God Alone…) or 5
or
1-2 sentences from: Romeo Wecks: Shadow Reflections
b) an original work of classical music*
c) free program
Age group III:
1st round:
(Total duration: 12 – 15 min)
a) Fernando Sor (1778-1839): Minuet op. 11, No. 5, 6, 7 or 8
b) Martin Schley: Etude No. 1, 3, 5, 6 or 7
or
Ilias Rachaniotis: For the youth
or
1-2 sentences from: Romeo Wecks: Shadow Reflections
c) free program
Final:
(Total duration: 17 – 20 min)
a) an original work of classical music*
b) free program
No pieces or sentences from the 1st round may be repeated!
*– Original work by a composer from the first half of the 19th century who was born before 1800, such as Aguado, Carcassi, Carulli, Giuliani, Paganini (no violin caprices) or Sor.
Conditions of competition
- The program submitted with registration is binding; changes are only possible up to the registration deadline.
- The participant is responsible for compliance with the invitation to tender. If there is any uncertainty regarding the competition program, the organizer can be contacted. A program selection that is not in accordance with the announcement will result in disqualification.
- The order of the works can be determined by yourself.
- The entire competition program must be recited from memory.
- The order of appearance is determined by drawing lots.
- The artistic and musical design, stylistics, text fidelity and security are assessed. The focus is on interpretation. Scores will not be announced.
- The jury's decisions are final and legal recourse is excluded.
- The award winners are obliged to be personally present at the award ceremony and, if necessary, to perform at the award winners' concert. The program is determined by the jury.
- The competition auditions and the prizewinners' concert can be recorded as audio and/or video on behalf of the organizer. A live stream transmission is planned. In addition, selected videos will be published on the Weimar Guitar Club's YouTube channel at least until one year after the competition. Longer publication can be objected to at any time. The participant cannot assert any claims from this.
The participant agrees to the non-commercial use of parts of the recordings by the organizer, Guitar Association Weimar e.V., e.g. for image films, documentaries or advertising for the competition. - A valid identity document must be presented upon arrival.
- The costs incurred for participation in the competition must be borne by the participant themselves.
- The organizer is not liable for any personal injury or property damage that occurs in connection with the competition.
- In the event of any discrepancies, only the German version of this advertisement is binding.
- By registering, participants accept the above competition conditions.
enrollment
Registration for the 17th Anna Amalia Competition for young guitarists begins January 7, 2025 online at www.gitarreverein-weimar.de. At the same time, a registration fee of €80 must be transferred.
When registering, a photo of the candidate must be submitted in which the face can be clearly seen.
The registration is only complete and valid once the registration fee has been received on the guitar club's account.
Registration runs until February 22, 2025.
The number of participants is limited. Admission takes place in the order in which registrations are received.
Incomplete or late registrations cannot be considered.
The registration fee will not be refunded in the event of cancellation by the participant.
Guitar Association Weimar e.V.
Rothäuserbergweg 14; D – 99425 Weimar
wettbewerb2025@gitarreverein-weimar.de
www.gitarreverein-weimar.de
Bank details:
IBAN: DE18 8205 1000 0301 0133 14
BIC: HELADEF1WEM
(Sparkasse Mittelthüringen)