IV Gnessin International Flute Competition and Festival

Flute, recorder, piccolo.

Preliminary round

Two or three contrasting pieces chosen by the participant, up to 8 minutes.

Round II

Total duration of the programme up to 7 minutes.

1. A work of the 18th century chosen by the participant.
2. A piece from another period chosen by the participant.

Preliminary round

Two pieces of contrasting character and style chosen by the participant, total duration up to 10 minutes.

Round II

Total duration of the programme up to 12 minutes.

1. One of the following works:
   • W. A. Mozart. One of the Sonatas KV 11-15 for flute and piano (one movement or several);
   • J. G. Tromlitz. Sonata in F major, third movement, Scherzo alla Rondo;
   • M. Blavet. Sonata in D minor No. 2 «La Vibray», Finale Allegro (the Allegro may be played without repeats).
2. A piece from another period chosen by the participant.

Preliminary round

Free programme, total duration up to 12 minutes.

Round II

Total duration of the programme up to 15 minutes.

1. One of the following works:
   • L. Vinci. Sonata in G major: Siciliana, Grave, Allegro or Aria Cantabile, Menuetto, Affettuoso;
   • G. P. Telemann. Methodical Sonata in G major, movements I and II;
   • J. J. Quantz. Sonata in B minor No. 267, movements I and II.
2. A piece from another period chosen by the participant.

Preliminary round

Two or three contrasting pieces chosen by the participant, total duration up to 8 minutes.

Round II

Total duration of the programme up to 10 minutes.

1. A work of the 18th century chosen by the participant, from the Baroque or Classical period.
2. A piece from another period chosen by the participant.

Preliminary round

Free programme, total duration up to 12 minutes.

Round II

Total duration of the programme up to 15 minutes.

1. A sonata of the first half of the 18th century. For example, movements I–II or III–IV of a sonata by J. J. Quantz, G. F. Handel, M. Blavet or P. Locatelli.
2. A work from another period chosen by the participant.
3. One of the following works:
   • C. Nielsen. «Children are Playing»;
   • P. Hindemith. Eight Pieces for Solo Flute (any two movements);
   • R. Muczynski. Three Preludes for Solo Flute (one chosen by the participant).

Preliminary round

Free programme, total duration up to 15 minutes.

Round II

Total duration of the programme up to 15 minutes.

1. One of the following works:
   • G. P. Telemann. Methodical Sonata in D minor, movements I and II;
   • J.-M. Leclair. Sonata No. 2 in E minor Op. 9, movements I and II or movements II and III;
   • A. Stamitz. Eight Caprices for Solo Flute (several caprices are to be performed, chosen by the participant).
2. A work from another period chosen by the participant.

Round III

1. G. Paisiello. Quartet Op. 23 No. 3 in E minor. Repeats: in the first movement AA, B; in the second movement repeats are at the performer’s discretion.
2. One of the following works:
   • J. Feld. Four Pieces for Solo Flute, movements I and II or movements III and IV;
   • R. Aitken. Icicle;
   • A. Piazzolla. Tango Étude No. 6;
   • J. Ibert. Pièce.

Preliminary round

Free programme, total duration up to 18 minutes.

Round II

Total duration of the programme up to 17 minutes.

1. One of the following works:
   • J. G. Müthel. Sonata in D major, movements I and II;
   • J. S. Bach. Sonata in E major for flute and basso continuo (BWV 1035), movements I and II;
   • C. P. E. Bach. Sonata in A minor for flute and basso continuo, H.555, movements I and II;
   • F. Benda. Sonata in E minor, movements I and II;
   • F. Benda. Sonata in F major, movements I and II.
2. A work from another period chosen by the participant.

Round III

1. J. Haydn. Quartet No. 5 Op. 5 in D major. Movements I, III and IV are performed without repeats; in the second movement (Menuetto) repeats are at the performer’s discretion.
2. «Fantasia: from the Baroque to the present day».

Each participant is to present a solo performance of up to 20 minutes that reveals the theme «Fantasia: from the Baroque to the present day» as fully as possible. The participant must state the title and give a description of the work. Participants may use the piano, harpsichord and organ provided by the organising committee of the competition (Gnessin Moscow Special Secondary Music School). Participants may use any other instruments provided that they arrange transport themselves and cover the associated costs.

The use of electronic instruments is also welcome, but participants should note that the technical staff can only help with switching equipment on and off.

The final round is intended to demonstrate the performer’s overall technical and artistic qualities. Creativity, originality and musicianship are important components of this programme, which allows candidates to show their own interpretations. Draw inspiration from the theme «Fantasia: from the Baroque to the present day». Your task is to explore how the concept of the fantasia developed across different musical periods and styles.

An ensemble in this section consists of 2 to 4 flautists.

Participants in the junior age group may perform the programme on the recorder, or with the recorder included. Participants in all other age groups perform on the standard concert flute. The ensemble may also include the piccolo and student flutes with a curved head joint.

Age groups

• Junior group: up to and including 10 years of age (pupils of children’s music schools, children’s schools of arts and specialised secondary music schools);
• Intermediate group A: from 11 to 16 years of age inclusive (pupils of children’s music schools and children’s schools of arts);
• Intermediate group B: from 11 to 16 years of age inclusive (pupils of specialised secondary music schools);
• Senior group: from 16 to 20 years of age inclusive (pupils of specialised secondary music schools and students of music colleges).

The age group is determined by the average age of the members of the ensemble. No supporting adult flautist may be included in an ensemble in this section. The ensemble may perform with a piano accompanist.

An ensemble in this section consists of 5 or more flautists.

The ensemble may include other members of the flute family: the piccolo, the alto flute and the bass flute, as well as student flutes with a curved head joint.

Participants in the «Large flute ensemble» section are from 6 to 20 years of age inclusive (pupils of children’s music schools, children’s schools of arts and specialised secondary music schools, and students of music colleges). One supporting adult flautist may be included in an ensemble in this section. The ensemble may perform with a piano accompanist.

• «Small flute ensemble», from the junior group to intermediate group B: a free programme chosen by the participants, up to 10 minutes;
• «Small flute ensemble», senior group, and «Large flute ensemble»: a free programme chosen by the participants, up to 15 minutes.