The 17th Anna Amalia Competition for Young Guitarists will be held
from 7th to 13th April 2025 in Weimar (Germany) at the Musikgymnasium Schloss Belvedere.
Age groups
I : up to 13 years (born after April 13th 2011)
II : 14 – 16 years (born April 14th 2008 – April 13th 2011)
III : 17 – 20 years (born April 14th 2004 – April 13th 2008)
(age on 13th April 2025)
Prizes
In each age group, a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize can be awarded. In addition, prizes for the best interpretation of a classical work, the contemporary set pieces and other special prizes may be awarded. The total amount of the prizes will be about €20,000.
The jury has the right not to award every prize.
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
Competition program
Age group I:
Free program of works from a minimum of 3 different periods, including one classical* and one contemporary piece (Total duration 12 – 15 min)
Age group II:
(Total duration: 17 – 20 min)
a): Study No. 2 (Alone God…) or 5 by Martin Schley
or
1 to 2 pieces from: Shadow Reflections by Romeo Wecks
b) one original guitar piece from the classical period*
c) free programs
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) For the Youth by Ilias Rachaniotis
or
1 to 2 pieces from: Shadow Reflections by Romeo Wecks
or
Study No. 1, 3, 5, 6 or 7 by Martin Schley
c) free programs
2nd round:
(Total duration: 17 – 20 min)
a) one original guitar piece from the classical period*
b) free programs
No pieces or movements from the 1st round may be repeated!
*– work originally written for guitar by a composer of the first half of the 19th century, who was born before 1800, as for example Aguado, Carcassi, Carulli, Giuliani, Paganini (no violin caprices), Sor
Competition Rules
- The program stated in the application is binding. Changes are only possible until application deadline.
- The participant is responsible for complying with the rules. If you are uncertain about your program, consult the organizer. A program non-compliant to the rules will lead to disqualification.
- The order in which the works are played may be chosen by the participant.
- The program must be played from memory.
- The playing order of the competitors will be decided by draw.
- The assessment will be based on artistic-musical presentation, style accuracy, security and of most importance, musical interpretation. Scores will not be disclosed.
- The decision of the jury is final with no right of appeal.
- The prize-winners are obliged to be present in person at the award ceremony and, if applicable, to perform at the prize-winners' concert. The program will be determined by the jury.
- The auditions and the prize-awarding concert will be recorded on video. A transmission as a live stream is planned. In addition, the videos will be published on the YouTube channel of the guitar association at least until April 30, 2023 (longer publication can be objected to at any time) The participant cannot assert any claims from this.
The participants agree to the non-commercial use of parts of the recordings by the organizerGuitarverein Weimar e.V., e.g. for image films, documentation or advertising for the competition. - Participants have to show a valid identification document upon arrival.
- Participants have to pay for all travelling, accommodation and living expenses arising from participation in the competition themselves.
- The organizer carries no responsibility for any personal injury or loss of personal belongings which might occur during the time of the competition.
- In case of interpretational differences only the German version of these rules is binding.
- By registering, participants accept the above competition rules.
Application
Enrollment in the 17th Anna Amalia Competition for Young Guitarists can be made online (up from 7th January 2025) via www.gitarreverein-weimar.de until 22nd February 2025 at the latest. A registration fee of €80 must be paid at the same time by bank transfer.
When registering, a photo of the candidate must be submitted that clearly shows their face.
The number of participants is limited. The admission occurs in the order of the entrance of the registrations.
Incomplete or late applications cannot be accepted.
In case of a refusal by the participant the registration fee cannot be refunded.
Guitar Association Weimar e.V.
Rothäuserbergweg 14; D – 99425 Weimar
wettbewerb2025@gitarreverein-weimar.de
www.gitarreverein-weimar.de
account number:
IBAN: DE18 8205 1000 0301 0133 14
BIC: HELADEF1WEM
(Sparkasse Mittelthüringen)