2024 Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga
Audition Information
Since we first started teaching chamber music performance in Okushiga Kogen, Nagano, more than 27 years has passed, and an intensive chamber music seminar will be held this summer as well, along with three concerts in Okushiga and in Tokyo. At this audition, we would like to see young talented musicians who want to learn chamber music at the Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga.
◉Seminar Schedule
| July 18 | Arrival in Tokyo |
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| July 19 | Travel to Okushiga |
| July 20-27 | Seminar in Okushiga, Nagano, Japan |
| July 28 | Concert at The Music Hall, Okushiga |
| July 29 | Ozawa Concert, then travel to Tokyo |
| July 30 | Concert at Toppan Hall, Tokyo |
| July 31 | Departure from Tokyo |
◉Coaches
Sadao Harada (Cello), Yoshiko Kawamoto (Viola), Julien Szulman (Violin)
Tadashi Hori
◉Tuition and other expenses for the seminar
Tuition is free.
The Academy covers necessary expenses such as one round-trip economy airfare to/from Tokyo, local transportation in Japan, accommodations and meals during the period.However, if there are any performances outside of this academy, only half of the airfare will be covered.
Additionally, expenses for attending the audition are your responsibility.
◉Qualification Requirements
Violin, Viola and Cello players between the ages of 16 and 29 as of April 1, 2024.
◉Audition date and venue
Date: March 25, 2024 (Mon)
Venue: Toho Gakuen, Tokyo
*Starting time for applicants will be informed separately.
◉Application Deadline
March 12, 2024 (Tue)
◉Application form
Please fill out application form and submit by March 12, 2024 (Tue).
→Application Form (Google form)
※ If google form is not available in your country, please contact to oicma@ozawa-academy.com.
◉Audition Repertoire
| Violin | ① J.S. Bach: Violin Solo sonata No.1 BWV1001, I. Adagio and II.Fuga: Allegro ② Free program *excluding Ravel: Tzigane, Ysaÿe: Six Sonates pour Violon Solo |
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| Viola | ① J.S. Bach: Choose one Courante or Gigue from Cello Suites No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 ② J.S. Bach: Choose one Sarabande from Cello Suites No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 ③ Free program |
| Cello | ① J.S. Bach: Choose one from Solo suites Sarabande from No.1,2,3,4,6 and Allemande from No.6 ② Free program ③ Beethoven: String Quartet op.95, 1st movement, from the beginning of cello part to measure 21 |
Juries
Sadao Harada, Yoshiko Kawamoto, Julien Szulman, Koichiro Harada, Tadashi Hori
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga
Email: oicma@ozawa-academy.com