Welcome to Minsk for piano amateurs fest!
This is a musical meetup with concert, master-classes and intellectual quiz. This is the possibility to meet and talk with those who are fond of piano music irrespective of profession and current occupation. This is performing These are performances by amateur pianists - those whose profession is not related to playing the piano, but who perform at a high professional level! And also advises and recommendations how to combine different types of activities with piano art.
In order to take participation in the event, please, get acquainted with the program and conditions of participation and register.
Schedule
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13:00 - 14:00
Registration
Getting participant packs -
14:00 - 16:00
Concert-opening of the festival «Music for the soul»
Performances by amateur pianists, presenation of international trends in amateur music -
17:00 - 18:30
Master class “Piano performing art”
Master class and lecture of the candidate of art history, Belarus State Academy of Music associate professor Veronika Sakharova on improving the performing skills of playing the piano -
19:00 - 19:30
Excursion to the Minsk Town Hall
Acquaintance with the history of Minsk -
19:30 - 21:30
Quiz «Classics»
Musical and intellectual game
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14:00 - 17:00
Free performances of amateur pianists
Location(s) will be defined depending on quantity of those who wish to play -
Whole day
Meetings and communication
In minsk cafe and piano rooms
For those who perform, there will be time for repetitions from 10:00 to 12:00 in the nearby piano rooms and on the stage of concert hall
Concert hall "Upper town"
Svobody square 23а, Minsk
Minsk Town Hall
Svobody square 2а, Minsk
Piano rooms:
Kirilla and Mefodia str. 8, Rakovskaya 16а, Minsk
Participants
Amateur pianists from around the world (Belarus, Russia, Romania, France, Lithuania, Ukraine, etc.), representatives of various professions (managers, engineers, doctors ...) for whom playing the piano is a serious hobby, but not a profession, winners of international competitions, participants of the Grand Piano Marathon of the Belarusian State Philharmonic Society and just everyone who likes to play music for the soul.
In addition to musical performances - acquaintance with the cities of the festival participants and personal experience, as well as interesting stories about composers and musical pieces.
If you like piano music, want to participate in interactive programs, learn something new and just meet and talk - you're welcome to join :)
Margarita Bakinovskaya (Belarus)
Engineer
III award in the ensemble on the international competition “Piano Bridges 2019”
Violetta Kataeva (Belarus)
Hairdresser-stylist
III award in the ensemble on the international competition “Piano Bridges 2019”
Monica-Hristina Traicu (Romania)
Engineer
II award solo on the international competition “Piano Bridges 2019”
Golikov Artem (Russia)
Programmer
I award solo on the international competition “Piano Bridges 2019”
Sylvain Levy (France)
Administrative Magistrate (judge) and Audit Expert in Tunisia
Andrey Kiranov (Belarus)
Accompanist
Alexandra Rostovtseva (Russia)
Graduate student of the Department of Biochemistry, Moscow State University Lomonosov
Anna Baranova (Lithuania)
Dance instructorAmateur pianist
Maria Bondarenko (Belarus)
Managing partner of IT company
Olga Kondratiuk (Belarus)
Designer
Name (Country)
Profession Awards (if any)
Name (Country)
Profession Awards (if any)
Conditions
Amateur pianists from around the world aged 17 years and older are invited to the festival - those who are passionate about playing the piano, but whose professional activity is not related to music.
For participants of the festival there will be the opportunity to perform:
On the concert-opening of the festival in Concert Hall «Upper Town» – ~ 5-10 minutes;
On the free performances day – ~ 10-30 minutes.
The final selection of those who perform and the program of the opening concert and for the free piano day, as well as the duration of performances, remains with the organizers, taking into account the number of applications received and level of performance. The priority will be given for those who register earlier and who prove the good level of playing the piano. Please take this with understanding, pre-register and receive confirmation from the organizers about your inclusion in the festival. After that you will be sent information on payment.
The cost of participation in the festival includes entrance tickets to the opening concert, a master class and a musical quiz. If you have relatives / friends who want to visit only one of the concerts (for example, only a concert-opening), please inform the organizers. Such an opportunity will also be provided.
FREE visa to Belarus for those who arrive via airport Minsk and stay for less than 10 days.
Program
Detailed program
Concert Hall "Upper City" (Svobody Square 23a)
Performances by amateur pianists
Concert Hall "Upper City" (Svobody Square 23a)
1. I.S. Bach-Ziloti. Prelude in B Minor (Spanish: Vera Dipner (Bykova), BELARUS)
2. F. Chopin. Sonata No. 3 in B minor 4 part (Spanish: Sylvian Levy, FRANCE)
3. F. Chopin. Grand Brilliant Waltz No. 1 op.34 in A Flat Major (Spanish Darya Medvetskaya, BELARUS)
4. F. Chopin. Ballad No. 3 op.47 (Spanish: Kazuko Taki, JAPAN)
5. F. List. Transcendental Etude in F Minor (Spanish: Artyom Golikov, RUSSIA)
6. F. List. Hungarian Rospodi 11 (Spanish: Alexander Rostovtsev, RUSSIA)
7. F. Schubert-F. List. Barcarole (Spanish: Stanislav Skutin, RUSSIA)
8. E. Grieg. Piano Pieces from Own Songs, Op. 52 (Spanish: Stanislav Skutin, RUSSIA)
9. I. Brahms. Intermezzo No. 2 op. 118 in A major (Spanish: Elizabeth Sidelnikova, RUSSIA)
10. A. Scriabin. Two poems op. 32 (Spanish: Margarita Bakinovskaya, BELARUS)
11. C. Prokofiev. Sonata Final 7 (Spanish: Gulnara Karimova)
12. E. Granados. Poetic Waltzes (Spanish: Monica Triciu Perianu, ROMANIA)
13. S. Rachmaninov. Prelude No. 2 op.3 (Spanish: Vladislav Dosin, BELARUS)
14. A.Kiranov. Prelude-anthem (Spanish Andrei Kiranov, BELARUS)
15. F. Schubert. Fantasy in F minor (Spanish: Artyom Golikov, Stanislav Skutin, RUSSIA)
The program is preliminary. Adjustments are possible.
Psychological, physiological and intellectual-creative prerequisites for mastery
Master class and lecture of the Belarus State Academy of Music associate professor Veronika Sakharova on improving the performing skills of playing the piano
Together with Veronika Sakharova you will get a unique opportunity to improve your piano and performing skills and develop musical and creative abilities
- immerse yourself in an atmosphere of creativity in the context of the best traditions of world music art and modern innovative teaching technologies,
- “here and now” test the acquired knowledge in practical activities on the stage of the concert hall,
- receive training in the psychology of creativity and preparation for concert performances,
- experience the magic of sound creation and synesthesia in music
- and target to the heights of the musician's performing skills!
Within the master class, individual consultations on repertoire policy and issues of professional excellence are also possible.
About Veronika Sakharova: pianist, laureate of international competitions, candidate of art history, associate professor of the Belarusian State Academy of Music, winner of the international award in the field of music art.
ONLY for participants of the entire festival.
Art space "World of Classical Music" (8 Cyril and Methodius St., 2nd floor)
Price
Number of participants is limited!
Only 89 places remain
865 RUB / 13,5 USD / 12 EUR
- * Concert-opening in the concert hall "Upper Town"
- * Piano master-class
- * Excursion to Minsk Town Hall
- * Quiz "Classics"
- * Free perfomance
- * Welcome pack of participant with useful information and gifts from partners
Accommodation
For guests of the festival we offer a choice of comfortable hotels near the center
Excursions
Minsk city trip and excursions to the nearby locations, visiting museums. At extra charge.
Minsk city trip (walking tour)
20 October (Sun), 11:00-13:00
5 USD/person - in Russian
7 USD/person - in English
Oginsky manon, Zalesje village (bus tour)
21 October (Mon), time upon request
35 USD/person - in Russian
40 USD/person - in English
National museum «Dudutki», village Ptitsh (bus tour)
21 October (Mon), time upon request
35 USD/person - in Russian
40 USD/person - in English
Museum «Belarus mini», Minsk
Working hours: 11:00-20:00
7.5 USD/person
Art museum, Minsk
Working hours: 11:00-19:00
4 USD/person
Partners
Contacts
If you have questions - please, contact the organizers:
info@classicalmusic.by, +375(29) 241-49-25 Olga, +375(29) 771-27-42 Maria