Virtuoso Entertainment

GENERAL ELEGIBILITY 2024

IMPORTANT:  Program requirements for the International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music changed in 2022 – please check the new rules.

•There is no limit of numbers of candidates from each country.

•Candidates up to 32 years of age are allowed to enter the competition – year of birth: born 1992 or later.

•All entrants are required to provide proof of age and nationality (Passport) when they register at the Coupe Mondiale.

•This category is for ONE (1) performer only.

•For full eligibility, please see General Information and Conditions.

•All programs will be checked by the national CIA voting or premier voting member and are subject to approval by the CIA Music Committee.

•The candidate is responsible for their competition program and obeying the rules.

•A contestant photo should be sent along with the entry. Please see this informational page about the requested format for the picture.

•Each round must be played in one sitting.

•Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stagecraft all being important.

CANDIDATE’S PROGRAM 2024

• There will be two (2) rounds. Each piece may be played only once during the CIA Competition.

ROUND 1

• OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: Own Choice Program consisting of at least two (2) pieces of different styles and moods.

•Playing time: maximum 9 minutes.

ROUND 2

• OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: Own Choice Program consisting of at least two (2) pieces of different styles and moods.

•One (1) of these pieces must be a transcription (arrangement) of a work that is not written for accordion.

•Playing time: maximum 9 minutes.

PRIZES AND AWARDS 2024

• Cash Prizes

•All candidates will receive a Diploma of Participation.

•National member associations are requested to offer concerts or a tour for the 1st Prize Winners.

•All winners must be present in person at the Awards Ceremony in appropriate attire suitable for press coverage and publicity appearances. In case of absence, the prize may be accepted by a delegate of their country or the Diplomas will be mailed by the Secretariat.