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Piano Section 2012
Adjudicator: Ann Martin Davis, GRSM, DipRCM(Teachers)

Entries to Sule Dewilde, Piano Section Secretary, 137 Queens Road, Richmond, TW10 6HF
Tel: 0774 853 8823.
Entries email: sule.dewilde@btinternet.com
Enquiries email: info@richmondfestival.org.uk

MARCH 2nd (evening), March 4TH & March 11th (afternoons and evenings) N.B. No
competitions on March 5th
AT KEW COMMUNITY CENTRE, (ST. LUKE’S) , THE AVENUE, RICHMOND, TW9 2AJ
Closing date for PIANO entries : January 21st 2012
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED - entries may be made by email but a hard copy plus
SAE and entry fees must be received by the Section Secretary by the closing date. Notification
of class times will be sent out in SAE by February 15th or by email
Fees are not refundable except when a class is withdrawn altogether by the Section
Secretary. CONDITIONAL ENTRIES (i.e. dependent on classes being held at specific times or
dates) ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE . Timetabling depends on the spread of entries and performers
should attempt to keep all the planned dates for their section free but the following very
provisional schedule may provide some guidance.
Provisional schedule depending on number of entries: Friday evening , March 2nd
Intermediate Classes , for ages 15 and under. Exam classes 5-8,
Sundays (afternoons): Junior classes to age 11 and Exam classes (grades 1-4: (evenings) Senior
classes, Recital classes, concertos

Entry forms can be downloaded at www.richmondfestival.org.uk/entryforms.htm. (see note
on email entries above)

Please note in the piano section:
The same piece may not be played in different classes.
 Time limits are given and should be strictly observed. Performances that exceed the limit
may be stopped and may not receive a prize or medal.
 We regret that it is not possible for performers to practise on the Ronisch grand piano
before the classes, but adjudicators will be aware of this.
 Depending on the number of entries it may be necessary to combine or divide classes.
 All awards are made at the adjudicator’s discretion.
Our Adjudicator : Ann Martin-Davis, GRSM, DipRCM(Teachers)
Ann Martin-Davis studied at the Royal College of Music with Phyllis Sellick, where she won the
College's premier piano prize, the Chappell Gold Medal. A series of awards led to a South Bank
debut at the Purcell Room and she subsequently won scholarships to study with Arie Vardi in
Hanover and Gyorgy Sebok in Canada.
It was at this time that Ann played to the polish composer Witold Lutoslawski and her disc of
his solo piano and chamber works received international acclaim. Ann Martin-Davis’ passion for
20th century and contemporary art crosses all genres and this has led to a career in pursuit of
new and appealing ways of presenting solo piano and chamber repertoire.
Ann makes regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and her project Cycles, a contemporary
reworking of Schumann’s Frauenliebe und Leben by poet Sophie Hannah and composer Gabriel
Jackson for her duo with mezzo-soprano Susan Legg, toured over thirty arts festivals
throughout the UK.
In addition to her playing, Ann is much in demand as an adjudicator for the International
Federation of Festivals and is a member of the examiners panel for the Associated Board of the
Royal Schools of Music..

2012 RICHMOND UPON THAMES YOUNG PIANIST OF THE YEAR &
EDITH STEINITZ MEMORIAL PIANO AWARD OF £100.
Performers must be not be aged over 21 and must enter 2 classes:
1. A Recital Class (84 – 85).
2. AND ONE OTHER CLASS – chosen from classes 72, 73,74,75,76, (if 15 & under and marked * in this syllabus) OR
classes 77,78, 81,82, ( if 21 & under and marked **)
Second place prize £50
NB Special combined entry fee for two classes- £10.00.

Awards are made at the discretion of the adjudicator. The winner will be required to perform at the Festival Showcase on May
th
19 , 2012. In default, the award may be forfeited. Previous first placed winners of this award are not eligible.

PLEASE STATE ‘ YOUNG PIANIST CONSIDERATION’ on the entry form
GRADED EXAM CLASSES
These classes are for exam candidates of any age. Each entry is for one piece from any of the 2011 - 2012
exam syllabuses – lists A & B only . Players who wish to play two of their exam pieces may submit multiple
entries for the same grade (see fees below). Jazz Syllabus pieces should be entered in class 70.
Pieces from List C may be entered in Own Choice Solos (see below)

54 Prep Grade £3.50 (one) or £5.00 for two pieces
55 Grade 1 £3.50 (one )or £5.00 for two pieces
56 Grade 2 £3.50 (one)or £5.00 for two pieces
57 Grade 3 & 4x £4.00 one)or £6.00 for two pieces
58 Grade 5 & 6x £4.50 (one)or £6.50 for two pieces
59 Grade 7 & 8x £5.00 (one)or £7 for two pieces

The Amy & James Wood Memorial Trophy, presented by Pauline & Vanessa Latarche, will be awarded to the
best performance in classes 54 - 59. xPlease state grade on entry form – these classes may be split
OWN CHOICE SOLOS
One movement or piece only. Own choice or Pieces from the ABRSM Selected Piano Exam Pieces book 2011-
12- LIST C only may be entered in this class
Class Age Time Limit Fee
63 6 years and under 1 min £3.50
64 7 - 8 years only 2 mins £4.00
65 9 - 10 years only 2 mins £4.00
66 11 - 12 years only 3 mins £4.50
67 13 - 15 years only 3 mins £4.50
68 16 - 18 years only 4 mins £5.00
The Junior Own Choice Cup and The Richmond upon Thames Arts Council Cup will be awarded to the best
performance in classes 63 - 65 and 66 - 68 respectively.
70 JAZZ CUP Any age TL 4 mins £5.00
One piece or movement with some jazz improvisation.
71 RICHMOND BOROUGH CUP - Age 16 & under
Own Choice, any style TL 5 mins £5.00
Entrants must be resident in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames or attend schools in the borough

*72 JUNIOR BAROQUE CUP (Beatrice Farringdon Memorial Cup)
Age 15 & under. TL 5 mins £5.00
Any one Baroque piece, or any two related Baroque movements (e.g. Prelude and Fugue, or two minuets
from a suite).
*73 JUNIOR HAYDN, MOZART & BEETHOVEN CUP
Age 15 & under. TL 5 mins £5.00
One piece or movement by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven.
*74 JUNIOR PRIZEWINNERS’ CUP
Age 15 & under TL 5 mins £5.00
Own choice. One piece or movement only. Open to anyone (15 & under), who won a piano solo class at any
British and International Federation Music Festival in the past 5 years - Class name, Festival and year to be
stated on the entry form.
*75 JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP
Age 15 & under TL 5 mins £5.00
Own choice of one piece or movement written after 1830.
*76 JUNIOR 20th CENTURY CUP
Age 15 & under. TL 4 mins £5.00
One piece or movement written in the 20th Century.
**78 MODERN CUP
Age 21 & under. TL 5 mins £5.00
One piece or movement written in the last 50 years.
**79 CHOPIN CUP
Any age. TL 5 mins £5.00
Any piece by Chopin. One piece or movement only.
80 OPEN CUP
Any age. (Open Class) TL 8 mins £7.00
Own choice. One piece or movement only.
**81 SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP
Age 16 & over (Open Class) TL 8 mins £7.00
Own choice of one piece or movement written before 1860.
**82 SENIOR BACH, BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS SALVER
Age 16 & over (Open Class) TL 8 mins £7.00
One piece by one of the above, or any two related movements (e.g. Prelude and Fugue, or two minuets from
a suite).
PIANO RECITAL SECTION
Entrants for the Young Pianist Awards Must enter ONE recital class and one other class (eligible classes are
marked * for 15 & under and ** for 21 and under)
Please note the following for Recital classes:
1. No exam pieces in the ABRSM Selected Piano Exam Pieces books 2011-12. These should be entered in
classes 54 - 59.
2. Credit will be given for choice of programme which should include 2 or more contrasting pieces.
3. Time limits should be calculated as total performance time including the breaks between items.
4.
RECITAL CLASSES
83 JUNIOR Recital Age 11 & under 6 min £5.50
84 INTERMEDIATE Age 16 & under 10 Mins £7.50
85 SENIOR Age 21 & under 15 Mins £9.00
86 ADULT AMATEURS Age 22 or over 15 Mins £9.00
****
****A Class for amateur pianists aged 25 or above for whom playing the piano is a serious hobby but not
an occupation. The winner will receive a Richmond Festival prize of £15.00
Please read the note at the beginning of this section about the combined entry fee of £10.00 for those
entering the 2011 Young Pianist of the Year classes and £100 Award.
RECITAL OPPORTUNITIES!! Selected performers may be invited to participate in other non-competitive
festivals which raise money for charities.

PIANO DUETS, TRIOS etc (at one piano)
Performers may enter a class more than once to play with different partners. Own choice. A Challenge Cup is
awarded for the best performance in classes 87 - 89.

Age of eldest
Class Time limit Fee per performer
performer
87 10 & under 3 mins £2.50 each
88 13 & under 4 mins £3.00 each
89 16 & under 5 mins £3.50 each
X
90 Any age Open 6 mins £4.00 each
x
Teacher and pupil may play together in this class

NEW FOR 2012 - NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES – Own Choice

Performers in this section will receive a report and a certificate but no category. If there are sufficient
entries it will be run in two sections

94(a) Age 11 and TL 3 mins £4.50
under.
94(b) Over 12 years, T.L. 4 minutes £5.00
including adults

PIANO CONCERTO CLASSES
The names of outstanding concerto performers may be passed to the Richmond Orchestra who may contact
the soloist to offer the opportunity to do an evening workshop (ca 1 hour) in which a piece for solo
instrument and orchestra is worked on with the Orchestra, under the guidance of the Orchestra's Artistic
Director, Philip Hesketh, followed by a run-through. The soloist will gain some experience and insight
into playing with an orchestra.

Concerto classes - One movement only. Performers must provide their own accompanist.

Class Age Time limit Fee
91 15 & under 10 mins £8.00
92 18 & under 12 mins £10.00
93 Any age (open) 15 mins £10.00
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