Q: What is the difference of Professional Class and Amateur Class?
A: Professional Class is established for professional students or young performers who are currently studying in professional colleges and universities.
Q: How to apply for the Professional Class?
A: Contestants who apply for the Professional Class need to complete the application form in our official website, and email us with the competition video. The list of qualification for the Finals will be announced on 30 December 2022 through email.
Q: What are the standards and requirements for recording video?
A:
- Video Specifications
- The film must be the original one shot to the end, and the camera cannot be paused during the shooting.
- Video resolution should be a minimum of 720p (1280 x 720) and a maximum of 1080p (1920 x 1080).
- Videos must be saved in MP4, WMV, MOV, or MPG format with a file size of 2GB or less.
- Recording Venue
- Shoot indoors with a simple background and ensure adequate lighting, avoid backlighting, and do not use virtual/projected backgrounds.
- Please reserve enough space to play.
- Avoid shooting in noisy or echoing environments.
- When shooting, please turn off all alarm devices.
- Shooting Equipment
– Contestants can use any suitable filming equipment, such as video recorders, digital cameras, smart phones, etc.
– When shooting, it is recommended to use a tripod to keep the lens steady.
Q: I would like to take part in the Competition, but I am older/under the age stated in the Conditions
A: Can choose no age limit group /category to join.
Q: When is the deadline of application submission?
A: The Application deadline is at 24:00 hours St. Petersburg time (GMT+3) on 15 Decemebr, 2022.
Q: I have already proceeded with an application, but I’d like to change my competition repertoire.
A: If you change any information after submitting the registration, an administrative fee of 300 Hong Kong dollars (or 260 RMB/50 US dollars) will be occurred for each time. (If the application is unacceptable due to the applicant’s mistakes, we are not responsible for it)
Q: May I perform pieces from the Preliminary of the Competition on the final round?
A: Yes, you may. Please refer to the “Repertoires and Class” https://www.stpetersburgcomp.org/repetoire/ .
Q: Should the video be recorded in a studio or is it possible to enclose an unprofessional recording?
A: An unprofessional video recording can be submitted.
Q: When a Sonata/Concerto performance is recorded on a video, can I turn off the camera during the breaks between the parts?
A: It is not allowed to turn off the camera, as there should be no record interruption during the performance of one piece of music.
Q: May I attach a video recording where I perform different pieces of music on different sites?
A: No, you may not. All the pieces should be performed on one site.
Q: Is it possible to send a video recording of my performance with orchestra?
A: Yes, it is possible if you are performing solo with orchestra.
Q: Where should I upload a video recording to in order to submit it as a web-link?
A: Videos can be uploaded to any video-hosting site, but please note, that access to some web-sites may be limited in some countries.
Q: If there is more than one piece of work in a certain round of competition, can it be submitted separately?
A: No. If you require more than one piece of work, you must record a complete video without editing and submit it. Otherwise, it will not be accepted.
Q: Do violin competitions require piano accompaniment?
A: Unless the piece is a solo, it must be recorded with piano accompaniment and ensemble.
Q: Do I need to introduce myself when recording the competition video?
A: No, it is recommended to include the contestant’s name and class in the video.
Q: Can I refund the registration fee or transfer the registration fee to others if I cannot participate due to personal reasons?
A: Once registered, the committee will not accept requests for refunds or transfers to other participants.
Q:請問專業組別和專題組別有什麼區別?
A:專業組別針對目前正在專業院校就讀的附小、附中或大學的專業學生或青年演奏家設立。
Q:專業組別報名方式是什麼?
A:報名專業組別的參賽選手需登錄報名頁面選擇需要報名的類別, 統一在電郵 (info.stpetersburgcomp@gmail.com) 提交演奏視頻，並參加選拔。進入決賽的名單將在2022年12月30日通過電郵通知參賽者。
Q:錄製視頻的標準和要求是什麼
A:
- 影片規格
– 影片必須為一鏡到底的拍攝原片，拍攝途中不可暫停攝影機。
- 影片解像度最少應為 720p(1280 x 720)，最高不應超過 1080p(1920 x 1080)。
- 影片必須儲存為 MP4、WMV、MOV 或 MPG 格式，檔案大小不得超過 2GB。
2.拍攝場地
– 在室內以簡單背景拍攝，並確保光度充足，避免背光，亦不可使用虛擬/投射背景。
- 預留足夠空間演奏。
- 避免在嘈雜或回音過強的環境拍攝。
- 拍攝時，請關掉所有響鬧裝置。
3.拍攝器材
– 參賽者可使用任何合適的拍攝器材，如錄影機、數碼相機、智能電話等。
- 拍攝時，建議使用三腳架以保持鏡頭穩定。
Q: 我想參加聖彼得堡國際音樂比賽，但我的年齡高於/低於規定的年齡
A: 可選擇沒有年齡限制組別
Q: When is the deadline for application submission?
A: 初賽報名截止日期是 2022年12月15日
Q: 我已提交比賽報名，但想更改曲目資料
A:遞交報名申請後如更改任何信息，每一次更改需繳付300港幣 (或260人民幣/50美金) 行政費用。
Q: 我可以在決賽演奏初賽曲目嗎？
A: 可以，請參閱「組別及曲目」。
Q: 視頻應該在琴室錄製還是可以提交非專業錄影？
A: 可以提交非專業錄影視頻。
Q: 當演奏奏鳴曲/協奏曲，我可以在中間關掉攝錄機嗎？
A: 不允許關閉攝錄機，因為在演奏時不應中斷錄音。
Q: 我可以附上在不同地方演奏的不同曲目嗎？
A: 不可以，所有曲目需在同一地方演奏。
Q: 我可以提交與管弦樂團的視頻錄影嗎？
A: 如果你跟管弦樂團一起演奏，這是可以的。
Q: 我應該把視頻上傳到哪個網站才能變為連結提交？
A: 視頻可以上傳到任何視頻託管網站。請注意 有些地區會受限制。
Q: 如果在某一輪賽事中，有一首以上參賽作品，可否分開錄影遞交？
A: 不可以。如要求一首以上作品，必須無剪接錄製一個完整視頻遞交。否則不接受。
Q: 小提琴賽事是否一定需要鋼琴伴奏？
A: 除非參賽作品本身是獨奏，否則需有鋼琴伴奏及合奏錄製參賽作品。
Q: 錄製參賽視頻是否需要自我介紹？
A: 不需要，建議在演奏視頻中加入參賽者姓名及參賽者組別名稱。
Q: 由於個人原因無法參賽 是否可以退報名費或將報名費轉給其他人使用？
A: 一經報名，大會不接受退費要求或轉交給其他參賽者的要求。
If any enquiry, please use our contact form or email to info.stpetersburgcomp@gmail.com directly. The competition committee reserves the right to final interpretation and decision.