Classically Yours
FIFTH TORONTO SINFONIETTA CONCERTO COMPETITION
2010-2011
For the best performance of a classical or early romantic solo work with orchestra
THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION
- To contribute to the professional development of young Canadian musicians under the age of 19 years.
- To enable young musicians to compete for the unique opportunity to perform with the Toronto Sinfonietta, a professional orchestra, at the Gala Concert.
TORONTO SINFONIETTA CONCERTO COMPETITION IS AN ANNUAL EVENT
THE JURY
consists of prominent Toronto musicians and leading members of Toronto Sinfonietta:
- Walter Buczynski, one of Canada’s most prolific and performed composers
- Norbert Palej, a composer who generates “visceral excitement” (The Boston Globe) and University of Toronto professor
- Bronson Kwan, Toronto Sinfonietta concertmaster and former Royal Conservatory faculty member
- Alex Kats, pianist and teacher
- Matthew Jaskiewicz, Toronto Sinfonietta music director and artistic director of the Competition
AGE CATEGORIES
- under 16 years
- 16 to 19 years
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- Application deadline: November 1, 2010
- Auditions: December 1 - 5, 2010
- Gala concert: February 26, 2011 at Isabel Bader Theatre
APPLICATIONS
Click here to download Application Form.
COMPETITION RULES
Click here to download Competition Rules.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Toronto Sinfonietta Concerto Competition
400 St Clair East, Toronto, ON. M4T 1P5
For more information, please Email Matthew Jaskiewicz jaskiewicz@sympatico.ca or vmraz@rogers.com