Competition Schedule
The competition consists of three rounds.
Conductors chosen during the preliminary selection and having been invited to participate in the competition take part in Round I.
According to the decision of the jury:
- no more than eight competitors proceed to Round II;
- no more than four participants proceed to Round III.
The Mixed Choir of Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music (JVLMA) participates in Round I, the Riga Chamber Choir Ave Sol and the Mixed Choir of JVLMA participate in Round II, the State Choir Latvija, the Mixed Choir and the Symphony Orchestra of JVLMA participate in Round III.
The order of the performance for Round I and title of the composition is chosen by drawing lots before each round.
Tuesday, October 22, JVLMA
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12:00 |
Registration of the participants (Lobby) |
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13:00 |
The opening ceremony, drawing lots for Round I (Organ Hall) |
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14:00 – 19:00 |
For participants an hour-long rehearsal with the two accompanists |
Wednesday, October 23, JVLMA Organ Hall - 1st day of Round I
Conducting with two piano accompanists
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10:00- 11:40 |
Conducting with two accompanists |
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12:10 - 13:20 |
Conducting with two accompanists |
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13:30 - 15:00 |
Lunch break |
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15:00 - 16:20 |
Conducting with two accompanists |
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16:40 - 18:00 |
Conducting with two accompanists |
Thursday, October 24, JVLMA Organ Hall - 2nd day of Round I
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA (20 minutes for each participant)
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA |
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11:10 - 12:10 |
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA |
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12:20 - 13:20 |
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA |
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13:20 - 15:00 |
Lunch break |
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15:00 - 16:00 |
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA |
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16:10 - 17:10 |
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA |
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17:20 - 18:00 |
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA |
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Around 20:00 |
Announcement of the results for Round I and drawing lots for Round II |
Friday, October 25, JVLMA Great Hall - Round II
Work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA and chamber choir Ave Sol (20 minute rehearsal with each choir and participating in concert in the evening)
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10:00 – 11:20 |
Participants 1 - 4 (work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA) |
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11:40 – 13:00 |
Participants 5 - 8 (work with Mixed Choir of JVLMA) |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch break |
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14:00 - 15:20 |
Participants 1 - 4 (work with chamber choir Ave Sol) |
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15:40 - 17:00 |
Participants 5 - 8 (work with chamber choir Ave Sol) |
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19:00 |
Concert of Round II Participants: chamber choir Ave Sol and Mixed Choir of JVLMA (open to public) |
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Around 22:00 |
Announcement of the results for Round II and drawing lots for Round III |
Saturday, October 26, University of Latvia, Aula Magna - Round III
Work with soloists, State Choir Latvija, Mixed choir of JVLMA and Symphonic orchestra of JVLMA (50 minutes of rehearsing time for each participant and participating in concert in the evening)
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10:00 – 10:50 |
Participant 1 |
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11:00 - 11:50 |
Participant 2 |
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12:20 - 13:10 |
Participant 3 |
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13:20 - 14:10 |
Participant 4 |
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17:00
20.00 |
Closing Concert Participants: soloists - Viktorija Pakalniece (soprano), Andžella Goba (mezzo soprano), Mihails Čuļpajevs (tenor), Rihards Mačanovskis (baritone), State Choir Latvija, Mixed Choir of JVLMA and Symphonic orchestra of JVLMA, conductors – four prize winners of the Competition Awarding ceremony |