The Giuseppe Ferlendis International Competition and the Luca Figaroli International Competition, conceived by the Gruppo Ricerca Storica in 2004, aim to enhance the figure of Giuseppe Ferlendis, oboist of the second half of the eighteenth century, originally from Adrara San Martino and to remember Luca Figaroli, a promising young oboist who died prematurely.
This year the Ferlendis Association dedicates the "Giuseppe Ferlendis" prize to Salvatore Tancredi, friend, creator and producer of the International Oboe Competition, who passed away 5 years ago.
The competitions will take place in Adrara San Martino (Bg):
a) The X International Competition "G. Ferlendis" from 4th to 6th October 2024.
b) The VII International Competition for Young Oboists "L. Figaroli" from 5th to 6th October 2024.
The X International Competition "G. Ferlendis" is reserved for oboists born after 1st January 1989.
The VII International Competition for Young Oboists "L. Figaroli" will be divided into three categories:
- Category A: born after January 1st 2011
- Category B: born between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2010
- Category C: born between 1st January 2005 and 31st December 2007.
The registration fee € 80.00 for the X International Competition "G. Ferlendis" and € 50.00 for the VII International Competition for Young Oboists "L. Figaroli" should be paid by bank transfer to:
BPER Sarnico Branch (BG)
IBAN: IT 93 I 05387 53470 000042285584
Account payable to "Gruppo Ricerca Storica" Adrara San Martino - Bergamo - Italy.
In case of absence of the competitor, the fee paid will not be refunded.
The application for registration must be done by filling out the attached application form in all its parts and attach the required documentation:
a) birth certificate on free paper or copy of identity document not expired
b) copy of the bank transfer made
c) signed privacy form
d) list of selected pieces to be performed during the Competition
The application forms, complete and accompanied by the required documentation, must be sent no later than Friday 13th of September 2024.
The Selection Boards of the Competitions will be composed of the Masters:
Marino Bedetti: President - Chairman (Conservatory "G. B. Martini" of Bologna)
Francesco Di Rosa: Accademy of S. Cecilia Roma
Tomasz Gubanski: Accademy I. J. Paderewskiego Poznan
PierAngelo Pelucchi: "L. Marenzio" Conservatory of Brescia
Luca Vignali: International renowned soloist
The judgement of the Selection Board is final, unquestionable and unchallengeable.
f a candidate is a pupil of a member of the Jury, the member will abstain from voting.
On the same day as the Competition, the competitors must present to the Selection Board a valid identity document and the program of the chosen pieces.
The Jury reserves the right to shorten the duration of the performance.
he Organization of the Competition will make available to competitors who do not have the accompanist pianists M. Luca De Gregorio and M. Mary Fujino. The piano will be tuned with the a 442Hz.
The candidates admitted to the final round will have the opportunity to try with the accompanying pianist.
The winners will be required to participate free of charge and obligatorily in the final concert, penalty exception of prizes, at the end of which the awards ceremony will be made. The concert dress is a must.
Recording by competitors or by the public in the auditorium are not allowed.
In case of radio and/or television recordings made by the Organization, the competitors will have no rights to payment.
The Organization reserves the right to make any changes to this announcement, to cancel all or part of the Competition, if causes beyond its control prevent its implementation; in which case, any registration fee already paid will be refunded.
Pursuant to Legislative Decree 196/2003, the Gruppo Ricerca Storica - Associazione Musicale Ferlendis informs that the data provided at the time of registration will be stored and used exclusively for the purpose of sending communications relating to the Association.
The submission of the application implies the total and unconditional acceptance of all the rules contained in this notice.
21 The accommodation costs are to be borne by the competitors.
Each participant may enter only one Competition. Entry may be made for a category higher than their own.
The organization and management of the competition are entrusted to the Gruppo Ricerca Storica - Associazione Musicale Ferlendis, which can be contacted for further information of an organizational and logistical nature, by sending an e-mail to: info@oboeferlendis.it or calling the following number: +39 035934387.
On Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of September the Marchi company will set up a stand next to the theatre with an exhibition of the best brands of oboes and the possibility of a free check-up on the instruments.
Registration to the Competition will be considered valid only after payment has been received.
In case of disputes, the sole court having jurisdiction shall be that of Bergamo.
The italian version of the document is the legally binding one.
