Competition brochure

“Gheorghe Dima“ Music Academy 7-11.02.2011 Cluj-Napoca Romania

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Staff Director: Artistic secretariate: prof.univ.dr. Adrian Pop

Ioana Baalbaki, Raluca Melak, Corina Ceclan

Project coordinator: Financial management: prep.drd. Răzvan Cosmin Poptean

Costel Stanca, Carmen Stoenoiu

Administrative assistance: Fundraising: Cornel Mihalca

Dacian Cesa-Goje Corina Ceclan Alexandra Făgărăşan

Graphics: Paul Erdös, Corina Ceclan

PR & press: Alexandra Făgărăşan, Corina Ceclan

Primaria si consiliul local Cluj Primaria si consiliul local Turda Salina S.A. Turda Durgau RATUC

Pianists: Flute: conf.univ.dr. Mihaela Gavriş conf.univ.dr. Adina Mureşan lect.univ.drd. Marius Popescu Clarinet: lect.univ.dr. Cristina Mureşan asist.univ.drd. Bernadette Czúmbil drd. Cristina Grigoruţ

Copywriting: Volunteer Coordinator:

Ioana Baalbaki Alexandra Făgărăşan Roxana Huza

Web:

Bianca Comşa

Volunteers: Ovidiu Borz, Manuel Ciprian Mureşan, Ştefana Olaru, Andreea Puşcaş

Andrei Crăciun

Stage assistance: Sound & video engineering: Marius Fătuşan, Simion Săvan Mariana Corojan, Ovidiu Barbu, Florin Ghic, Daniel Spătar, Dionisie Stoian

Print: Maria Gavriluţ, Elena Morar, Maria Naica

Zsolt Tóth Pedro Miguel Pacheco Vitorino Hungary 1987.09.25 First Round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. M. Widor: Introduction et Rondo, Op. 72 Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Kie Umehara Japan / Switzerland 1984.02.22 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Bogdan Varlan Romania 1985.04.16 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Portugal 1993.10.02 First round V. Timaru: Meditaţii Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

foreword An event of tremendous importance comes back into the Romanian musical world.

13 years since the last edition and 26 years since the first in 1984, „Gheorghe Dima” International Music Competition returns on the agendas of musicians and music lovers.

For the musical life of the 80’s and 90’s Romania, this national music confrontation represented a significant event through its resonance and dimensions, being probably considered second only to the „George Enescu” Festival.

Between February 7-11th 2011, the Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca intends to revive a competition that hopefully will have a major impact on contemporary music performance.

We are honoured by your interest in this flute and clarinet edition and wish you great success!

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prizes

flute First Prize “Cantabile” handmade flute offered by Pearl Flutes, Japan, model 8800, Ag 925 Concert performance with the Sibiu State Philharmonic Orchestra (1 December 2011)

Second Prize Trevor James Virtuoso flute, model 31VF-E9R (All-Solid Silver 925Ag flute, with 9K gold riser) Headjoint Sankyo 925Ag Solid Silver, model RT1 Concert performance with the “Dinu Lipatti“State Philharmonic Orchestra from Satu Mare in 2011-2012 season, date to be confirmed

Special Prize Concert performance with the Romanian Youth Orchestra in the 2012 season (date to be confirmed)

Special Prize of the public – offered by Mr. Dan Special Prize offered by the Union of Composers and Musicologists in Romania for the best performance

Special Prize for best performance of Mozart’s of a Romanian piece - 150 euro Concerto – offered by the Romanian Mozart Society: a concert during the XXI edition of the Mozart Festival, in Cluj-Napoca

Special Prize for best performance of a work by Sigismund Toduţă – offered by the Sigismund Toduţă Foundation: 150 EUR + music scores Special Prize “Junior” for the best young flute player in the competiton, offered by Pro Talents Society Cluj – 150 EUR Special Prize offered by the jury – piccolo flute headjoint made by Philip Hamming

China 1977.05.09 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Flute & Clarinet

Third Prize Variu – 250 EUR Tomasi Flute model TFL09SI, made and offered by Tomasi Flutes, Austria

First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces J. Françaix: Theme and variations R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Wing-Chi Tang

Lóránd Szabadi Miguel Ângelo Tavares Costa Romania 1988.09.30

First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto Ch. Stanford: Clarinet Sonata, Op. 129

Portugal 1987.09.24 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Special Prize of Alphonse Luduc: 100 EUR worth of products

István Szigeti Maria du Toit Romania 1983.02.07 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

South Africa 1977.11.07

First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto C. Saint-Saëns: Clarinet Sonata, Op.167

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3 Andriy Prys Mihai Sergiu Rebac Ukraine 1982.11.04 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Romania 1989.03.07 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux E. Chausson: Andante et Allegro R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

prizes clarinet First Prize

Dorinel Puia Rimvydas Savickas Romania 1990.03.02 First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal K. Penderecki: Prelude L. Cahuzac: Varations sur un air du pays d’Oc Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Lithuania 1987.11.09 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata C. M. Widor: Introduction et Rondo, Op. 72 R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Sooksan Ratanapol Thailand / Germany 1982.06.10 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss Cl. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Florin Saveanu Romania 1991.03.24 First round C. Misievici: Sinus Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux K. Baermann: Fantasy on a theme by Bellini Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

“RC” Bb clarinet made and offered

by Buffet Crampon - France Concert performance with the “Transilvania“ State Philharmonic Orchestra from Cluj-Napoca in 2011-2012 season, date to be confirmed Crystal mouthpiece made by Pomarico, Italy 100 EUR worth of Vandoren products

Special Prize for best performance of Mozart’s Concerto – offered by the Romanian Mozart Society: a concert during the XXI edition of the Mozart Festival, in Cluj-Napoc Special Prize “Junior” for the best young clarinet player in the competiton , offered by the Pro Talents Society Cluj – 150 EUR

Second Prize

Special Prize for best performance of the solo piece “Invocazioni” by Viorel Munteanu, offered by “George Enescu” University of Arts in Iasi - 800 RON

“Virtuoso” Bb clarinet made and offered by Patricola, Italy Crystal mouthpiece made by Pomarico, Italy 100 EUR worth of Vandoren products

Special Prize for best performance of the solo piece “Martie” by Marţian Negrea offered by the Marţian Negrea Foundation – 100 EUR

Special Prize of the jury – 2 crystal mouthpieces Third Prize made by Pomarico, Italy

Clarinet Double Case offered by Henri Selmer Paris - France Crystal mouthpiece made by Pomarico, Italy 100 EUR worth of Vandoren products

Special Prize of the jury - 100 EUR worth of Vandoren products

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agenda

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Monday, February 7

Opening concert 7 PM / „Gh. Dima” Music Academy, The Studio concert hall

Tuesday, February 8th 9 AM / Flute – First Round „Gh. Dima” Music Academy, Room 59

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Bulgaria 1984.04.23 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

9 AM / Clarinet – First Round „Gh. Dima” Music Academy, The Studio concert hall

Wednesday, February 9th

Juan José Pardo Bruno Philipp

9 AM / Flute – First Round Gh. Dima” Music Academy, Room 59

Spain 1982.11.24

9 AM / Clarinet – First Round „Gh. Dima” Music Academy, The Studio concert hall

First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux J. Françaix: Theme and variations J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Thursday, February 10th 9 AM / Flute – Semifinal Gh. Dima” Music Academy, Room 59 9 AM / Clarinet – Semifinal „Gh. Dima” Music Academy, The Studio concert hall

Friday, February 11th 10 AM / Flute, Clarinet – Final w/the “Transilvania” Symphonic Orchestra from Cluj Napoca Concert Hall - Students’ Cultural House from Cluj Napoca Finalists’ Gala 7 PM / Symphonic Concert w/the “Transilvania” Symphonic Orchestra from Cluj Napoca Concert Hall - Students’ Cultural House from Cluj Napoca

Croatia 1978.05.08 First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces L. Cahuzac: Variations sur un air du pays d’Oc Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Jaewoo Park Roman Placinta Republic of Korea 1989.08.12 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Romania 1985.11.24 First round D. Acker: Tiranden Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss K. Baermann: Fantasy on a theme by Bellini J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 1

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5 Georgy Mansurov Yury Nemyrovs’kyy

First round V. Timaru: Meditaţii Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Lee Mottram United Kingdom 1987.08.02 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss L. Cahuzac: Variations sur un air du pays d’Oc J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 1

Ukraine 1984.06.28 First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Eugeniu Olaru Romania 1978.04.18 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Andrei Alexandru Murgu Andrei Catalin Osan Romania 1988.05.24

First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata op. 120, No. 2

Romania 1991.10.22 First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal L. Cahuzac: Arlequin E. Chausson: Andante et Allegro C. Saint-Saëns: Clarinet Sonata, Op. 167

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Russia 1984.08.23

President of the juries:

Aurel Marc (Romania) President of the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania Oboe Professor at the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania The internationally famous oboe player Aurel Marc studied music at the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Conservatory in Cluj-Napoca, as a holder of the George Enescu scholarship. Award-winner of contests in Prague and Markneukirchen and of numerous national competitions, he is very active, performing both as a soloist and as a member of famed ensembles – Collegium Musicum Academicum, Ars Nova – his performances being immortalized by vinyl records and CDs recorded at Electrecord and Hungaroton. He is a promoter of Romanian works by the compositions dedicated to him, bringing his contribution to the enrichment of Romanian repertoire for oboe. Aurel Marc is also a well-known teacher and from 2000 until 2008 he was the rector of the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy.

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6 Zsigmond Kara István Kohán

The Jury

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Pierre-Yves Artaud (France) - President

Hungary 1989.05.03 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Hungary 1990.04.27 First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata C. M. Widor: Introduction et Rondo, Op. 72 Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Flute Professor at the Superior National Conservatory in Paris, France Winner of the First Prize for flute and First Prize for chamber music at the Paris Conservatoire, Pierre-Yves Artaud has played all over the world as a soloist or with ensembles as the Trio à Cordes de Paris of Arditti Quartet. He has also performed with famous orchestras under the direction of P. Boulez, P. Eotvos, J.C. Casadesus, A. Tamayo, A. Louvier and L. Foster. Professor of flute at the Paris Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique, he is also director of several collections and has compiled several teaching methods and treatises. He has organized numerous masterclasses: Taiwan, Japan (Elisabeth University of Music in Hiroshima, Akiyoshidai festival), Korea, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany, and has worked on important researches on flute, particularly at the IRCAM in Paris where he was in charge of the Instrumental Research Workshop together with P. Boulez from 1981 until 1985.

As a performer, teacher, or researcher, Artaud has played an important part in the development of the art of flute, both from the point of view of interpretation of classical music and from the point of view of the creation of modern music, as many composers write specifically for him. Artaud was awarded the Grand Prix for interpretation of French contemporary music by the Sacem (1982), the Prix Charles Cros for the Artaud/Ferneyhough record (1983) and Grand Prix de l’Académie du Disque français (1984), and the Charles Crox Prize (1985) for the Artaud/Taïra record, and the Japanese Grand Prise for the Hosokawa record. He shares with Takemitsu the chairmanship of the Tokyo Franco-Japanese Festival of Contemporary Music.

Wooyun Kim Miha Kosec Republic of Korea 1992.10.21 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three pieces E. Chausson: Andante et Allegro J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Slovenia 1989.01.21 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal F. Donatoni: Claire (first piece) G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 1

Tomoyo Kobayashi Flaviu Ludusan Japan / France 1985.11.14

First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal F. Donatoni: Clair C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Romania 1989.01.22 First round D. Rotaru: Fum Semifinal K. Penderecki: Prelude C. M. Widor: Introduction et Rondo, Op. 72 J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata op. 120, No. 2

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Benjamin Hummel Renáta Iszlai Germany 1986.10.10 First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata L. Bassi: Fantesia di concero sopra motivi del Rigoletto J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Romania 1990.09.20 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

László Ignácz Támas Ivanics Hungary 1986.05.13

First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Hungary 1983.11.06 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Bálint János (Ungaria) Solo flute player of the National Philharmonic Orchestra in Budapest, Hungary Professor at the Musikhochschule of Detmold, Germany and at the “Franz Liszt” Music Academy in Budapest Born in 1961 in Hungary, he graduated from the “Franz Liszt” Academy of Music in Budapest in 1984. During his postgraduate studies his professor was András Adorján. He won many awards at international competitions (Ancona, Leipzig, Markneukirchen). He was solo flutist of the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra 1981-1991 and at the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra 20002006. He is presently a professor at Musikhochschule of Detmold, Germany and at the “Franz Liszt” Music Academy of Budapest, Hungary and a supervisor at the Music Academy of Kragujevac, Serbia.

He is the founder and director of Doppler Flute Institute in Budapest. As a soloist he has performed in almost all European countries but also in the USA, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Israel. He has recorded 24 CDs with Hungaroton, Capriccio and Naxos. Every year, he conducts 10-12 master classes all over the world. In 2008 he was awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Education of Hungary the highest Hungarian recognition for musical performance, the “Franz Liszt” award.

Gavril Costea (Romania) Róbert László Incze Levent Ivov Romania 1985.04.04

First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss A. Marquez: Zarabandeo (L.H.Ramos) Ch. Stanford: Sonata, Op. 129

Bulgaria 1976.07.08 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal F. Donatoni: Clair E. Bozza: Bucolique R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Flute Professor at the „Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania The flute player Gavril Costea studied at the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca. In 1967 he was awarded a prize at the Contest of Musical Interpretation in Prague – flute section. He has often played along the years with the orchestra of the National Opera House in Cluj as well as with the “Transylvania” Philharmonic Orchestra, the former also accompanying him in his solo performances. As a member of the chamber ensembles Collegium Musicum Academicum and Ars Nova he has performed in Romania and abroad. During his artistic career he approached both the classic and the contemporary repertoire, participating in several absolute first performances of soloist and chamber works.

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Gergely Dóra Linda Engels Hungary 1990.09.20

Virgil Francu (Romania) Flute Professor at the National University of Music in Bucharest, Romania

Born in Codlea, Romania, Virgil Francu began his musical studies at the Music School in Brasov and continued them at the Music High School in Bucharest in Cristache Popescu’s class. He graduated from the National University of Music in Bucharest (then called the Ciprian Porumbescu Conservatory) in 1967 and, that same year, he won a prize at the Contest of Musical Interpretation in Prague – flute section. In 1970 he was awarded 1st prize at the International Contest in Barcelona. He was first-soloist of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest while at the same time being member of several chamber ensembles. In 1970 he became a teacher at his Alma Mater, soon becoming a university professor.

Ioan Bojin (Romania)

First round V. Timaru: Meditaţii Semifinal G. Jacob: Five Pieces L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Netherlands 1982.06.10 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal L. Cahuzac: Arlequin G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Horácio Almeida Gonçalves Ferreira Mihai Sebastian Draganescu Portugal Romania 1993.05.25

First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

1988.12.15 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Director and flute player at the State Philharmonic in Sibiu, Romania A graduate of the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca in Professor Gavril Costea’s class, the flute player Ioan Bojin had intense educational, interpretative and managerial activity along the years. He has performed in concerts and recitals both as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble. Presently he is director of the State Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibiu. He was awarded numerous prizes for his activity, such as the “Ludovic Spiess” award (2005) and the “Europa” award (2007) offered by the Romanian Musical Forum, as well as an Honorary Diploma for his activity for Sibiu – Cultural European Capital in 2007.

Sergey Eletskiy Ioan Radu Grelus Russia 1989.06.25 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Romania 1993.03.02

First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

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28 Petru Marius Biro Claudiu Marius Danciu Romania 1992.06.27 First round C. Ţăranu: Improvizaţia Semifinal L. Cahuzac: Arlequin G. Rossini: Introduktion, Thema und Variationen Fr. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Romania 1987.03.25 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata J. Françaix: Theme and variations R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Valentin Alexandru Bunea Matan David Romania 1991.12.08 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal K. Penderecki: Prelude E. Chausson: Andante et Allegro J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 1

Israel / Germany 1979.07.18 First round V. Timaru: Meditaţii Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

The Jury

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Philippe Cuper (France) - President Solo-clarinetist at the National Opera House in Paris, France Clarinet Professor at the National Conservatory in Versailles, France Born in Lille, Philippe Cuper studied at the Paris CNSM - Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique where he obtained the First Prize for clarinet and chamber music. At the same time, he studied musicology at the Paris-Sorbonne University. He studied clarinet with great teachers such as Gilbert Voisin, Guy Dangain, Guy Deplus and Henri Druart. Since 1984 Cuper has worked as a first soloist with the Paris Opera Orchestra, and has also played with the Orchestra of Paris, the National Orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestra and with numerous ensembles in Paris, including Ars Nova, Musique Vivante, and others. He has performed with John Eliot Gardiner at the Opera de Lyon and with Alain Lombard in the Orchestra of Bordeaux.

He is a professor at the Versailles Conservatoire National de Région and he is regularly invited to give master classes in many International Music Schools such as the Boston New England Conservatory, the Kunitachi Academy in Tokyo or the London Guildhall School.

He recorded many CDs and has an important discography with works of Stamitz, Pokomy, Mozart, Bréval, Weber, Copland, Françaix, Nielsen, Artie Shaw (jazz), Mozart and Brahms or Cahuzac.

Luis Humberto Ramos (Mexic) Clarinet Professor at the National Conservatory of Mexico City, Mexico

Catalin Chirila Marcin Lukasz Domagala Romania 1979.07.03 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal L. Cahuzac: Arlequin L. Cahuzac: Varations sur un air du pays d’Oc M. Reger: Sonata No. 3, Op. 107

Poland 1986.07.07 First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Luis Humberto Ramos was born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas. He studied at the National Conservatory in México City and the Academy of Music in Vienna. He has been principal clarinetist of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the UNAM, Filarmonica de las Americas, Sinfónica de Jalapa, Opera de Bellas Artes, and the Philharmonic Orchestra of México City. He lived in London for one year following a special course of studies in the chamber music repertoire. Upon his return to México in 1984, he was appointed Director of the Escuela de Perfeccionamiento “Vida y Movimiento”, a position he held for five years.

Mr. Ramos has appeared as a soloist with the main orchestras of the country with the conductors Fernando Lozano, Efrem Kurtz, Enrique Dimecke and Guadalupe Flores. He has made several recordings of contemporary music and regularly appears in the major festivals and concert halls of México.

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Ioan Goila (Romania) Clarinet Professor at the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania The interpreter and teacher Ioan Goila studied clarinet at the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in ClujNapoca, continuing his studies at the Conservatory in Moscow (1971-1972) and at the summer courses in Bayreuth (1975). After graduation he became a teacher at the „Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy, while also having an intense activity as an interpreter, both solo and in a chamber ensemble. He is a member of the chamber ensembles Collegium Musicum Academicum and Ars Nova and with them he performed numerous first performances of classical and contemporary pieces. He performed solo and chamber recitals in important European cultural centers: Budapest, Zagreb, Passau, Bremen, Munich, Mannheim, Bayreuth, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Ljubljana, Vienna, Brussels, Belgrade, Chisinau (Republic of Moldavia), Geneva etc. In 2003 he publicly defended his doctoral thesis entitled Contributions to the stylistics of interpreting certain chamber works for clarinet.

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Yaroslav Azanov Mihai Alexandru Badita Russia 1977.12.05

First round T. Olah: Sonata solo Semifinal E. Denisov: Sonata C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie F. Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata

Romania 1987.07.03 First round D. Rotaru: Fum Semifinal K. Penderecki: Prelude E. Chausson: Andante et Allegro R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Doru Albu (Romania) Clarinet Professor at the “George Enescu” University of Arts in Iasi, Romania The clarinet player Doru Albu began his musical studies at the “Octav Bancila” Art High School in Iasi with Vasile Dumitriu and continued with Professor Dumitru Sapcu at the “George Enescu” University of Arts.

After graduation, in 1983, he played for one season in the “Gheorghe Dima” Philharmonic Orchestra in Brasov and then chose a career in musical education, first as a teacher at the Art High School in Suceava and then, since 2001, at the “George Enescu” University of Arts. In the meanwhile, the clarinet player Doru Albu has also had a prolific performing activity, playing with philharmonic orchestras in Bacau and Botosani and with chamber ensembles in various cities in Romania and abroad.

Emil Visenescu (Romania) Solo clarinetist of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest, Romania Clarinet Professor at the National University of Music in Bucharest, Romania The clarinet player Emil Visenescu graduated from the “George Enescu” Music High School in Bucharest, in the class of Gheorghe Vlad. He then attended the Faculty of Musical Interpretation of the National University of Music In Bucharest, where he studied with Professors Ioan Cudalbu and Valeriu Barbuceanu. In 1993 he became a member of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest. He attended master classes held by famous clarinet players such as: Aurelian Octav Popa, Stephan Korody, Joseph Balogh, Karl Leister and Walter Boeykens. From 2000 to 2002 he attended master classes at the Music University in Bern, Switzerland, with Ernesto Molinari and was awarded the diploma of soloist. Emil Visenescu is a constant presence on stages in Romania and abroad, both as a soloist of symphonic orchestras and as a member of chamber ensembles. He is an associate professor at the National University of Music in Bucharest. In 2007 he founded a clarinet ensemble made up of students and called Clarino, with the purpose of familiarizing the students with the language of contemporary music, as well as preparing them for the concert stage.

Valentin Azarenkov Mihaela Barbuceanu Russia 1986.08.19 First round Ş. Nichifor: Carnyx Semifinal J. Stravinsky: Three Pieces C. Debussy: Première Rhapsodie J. Brahms: Clarinet Sonata Op. 120, No. 2

Romania 1989.11.30 First round M. Negrea: Martie Secound Round O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Aurelian Bacan Romania 1985.04.17 First round M. Negrea: Martie Semifinal B. Kovács: Hommage á R. Strauss L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke, Op. 73

Daniel Berengea Romania 1988.09.04 First round V. Timaru: Meditaţii Semifinal O. Messiaen: Abîme des oiseaux L. Bassi: Fantesia di concerto sopra motivi del Rigoletto C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine”, Op. 167 b

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Seiya Ueno Japan / France 1989.08.31 First round J. Rivier: Oiseaux tendres Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Yue Wu China 1986.10.29 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina E. Terényi: Prelude no. 1 P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Anna Zhitnukhina Russia / Netherlands 1983.07.18 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

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Vanda Szabó Elena-Elida Tîrtopan Hungary 1988.04.13 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro Fr. Martin: Ballade

Romania 1988.02.20 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

flute Eri Amimoto Sándor Ottó Béres Japan / Austria 1983.02.02 First round A. Honegger – Danse de la chèvre Semifinal F. Poulenc: Sonata G. Firca: Polarités A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Romania 1991.11.24 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

Lilla Szücs Alica Tserkovnaja Hungary 1981.01.09 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 A. Casella: Sicilienne et Burlesque for Flute and Piano, Op. 23

Sweden 1988.06.30 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal D. Milhaud: Sonata, Op. 76 C. Ţăranu: Sonata rubato F. Martin: Ballade

Zacharias Tarpagkos Nicoleta-Ramona Tutuianu Greece 1983.01.30 First round J. Rivier: Oiseaux tendres Semifinal C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine” D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro F.Martin: Ballade

Romania 1988.10.01

First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 S. Toduţă: Sonata solo A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Oana Florentina Badescu Emil Beronius-Magras Romania 1989.05.01 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata V. Herman: Akes Samenos A. Casella: Sicilienne et Burlesque for Flute and Piano, Op. 23

France / Sweden 1990.04.27 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal D. Milhaud: Sonatina, Op. 76 E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 Fr. Martin: Ballade

Andrea-Gyöngy Beldean Annelies Bonjean Romania 1985.05.14 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal Th. Böhm: Variations on “Nel cor piu” E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 D. Milhaud: Sonatine

Belgium 1983.02.22 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 C. Ţăranu: Sonata rubato Th. Böhm: Grand Polonaise, Op. 16

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Khrystyna Sarksyan Wioletta Straczek Iulia Bostan Sung-Wei Chen Moldova 1989.09.24 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine” E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 A. Casella: Sicilienne et Burlesque for Flute and Piano, Op. 23

Taiwan (R.O.C) / France 1988.06.28 First round J. Rivier: Oiseaux tendres Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Ukraine / France 1990.08.25 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Poland / Germany 1986.02.01 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Blaz Snoj Cho Sunghyun Anja Brezavšcek Kakeru Chiku Slovenia 1987.07.07 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal P. Hindemith: Sonata C. Ţăranu: Sonata rubato Fr. Martin: Ballade

Japan / France 1990.03.28 First round J. Rivier: Oiseaux tendres Semifinal D. Milhaud: Sonatine, Op. 76 S. Toduţă: Sonata solo Th. Böhm: Grand Polonaise, Op. 16

Emilie Brisedou Maria Chybowska Switzerland 1985.04.29 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal D. Milhaud: Sonatina, Op. 76 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Poland / France 1989.10.18 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine” D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata Fr. Martin: Ballade

Slovenia 1986.08.05

Republic of Korea / Germany 1990.07.30

First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 F. Borne: Carmen Fantasy

First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine” E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Alla Sorokoletova Joanna Swiatek Russia / Uzbekistan 1987.03.20 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata G. Firca: Polarités F. Martin: Ballade

Poland 1989.05.20 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

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15 Sansa Razdevšek Asya Safikhanova Slovenia 1988.10.23 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 E. Terenyi: Preludiul No. 1 F. Martin: Ballade

Russia 1991.03.28 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 G. Firca: Polarités F. Borne: Carmen Fantasy

Flavia-Maria Codrea Yoel Culiner Romania 1985.03.13 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina C. Ţăranu: Sonata rubato F. Martin: Ballade

Israel 1989.09.26 First Round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina C. Ţăranu: Sonata rubato A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Vlad Alexandru Rebreanu Sofia de Salis Romania 1987.08.06 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina V. Herman: Akes Semenos A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Russia / Switzerland 1978.04.30 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina G. Firca: Polarités A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Bianca Eugenia Crisan (Bîrlea) Tina Celic Romania 1988.09.10 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro Th. Böhm: Variations on “Nel cor piu”

Slovenia 1990.07.23 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine” D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

Maria Ruxandra Rus Ágnes-Klára Sándor Romania 1993.12.10 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata E. Terenyi: Preludiul No. 1 F. Borne: Carmen Fantasy

Hungary / Germany 1988.07.07 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Jessica Crutzen László Demeter

Belgium / Netherlands 1983.07.09

First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro Fr. Martin: Ballade

Hungary 1984.04.14 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal F. Poulenc: Sonata D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata F. Borne: Carmen Fantasy

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21 Cozmin Demian Jana Fajdiga Romania 1985.12.05

First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 G. Firca: Polarités Fr. Martin: Ballade

Yulia Denisova Russia 1978.02.12 First round J. Rivier: Oiseaux tendres Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 S. Toduţă: Sonata solo A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Slovenia 1989.01.14 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Tímea Fábián Hungary 1979.10.08 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata F. Borne: Carmen Fantasy

Camelia-Ionela Dodan François Garraud Romania 1986.02.07

First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

France 1987.02.10 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Anton Paisov Chia-Hui Peng Russia 1982.09.10 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Taiwan (R.O.C.) 1980.12.05 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Claudia Pana Catalina Popa Romania 1990.11.14 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonata V. Herman: Akes Samenos F. Martin: Ballade

Romania 1989.06.09 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal S. Toduţă: Sonata I Gh. Firca: Polarités Fr. Borne: Carmen Fantasy

Petra Pana Adriana Racolta Romania 1989.06.29 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro A. Casella: Sicilienne et Burlesque for Flute and Piano, Op. 23

Romania 1986.09.22 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 V. Herman: Akes Amenos S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

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17 Kaja Lešnajak Slovenia 1990.04.02 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine” D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

Emma-Georgiana Lupulescu Romania 1987.10.23 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata C. Ţăranu: Sonata rubato P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Niamh McKenna Ireland / Germany 1991.02.16 First Round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina S. Toduă: Sonata solo A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Kayoko Minamino Japan / Portugal 1986.03.17 First Round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Anca-Elena Negrut Romania / Spain 1989.05.04 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal P. Hindemith: Sonata D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro F. Martin: Ballade

Natalia Osipova Russia 1983.09.22 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Elise Gastaldi Iryna Gorkun Canada / Switzerland 1992.04.03 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Ukraine / Switzerland 1984.05.08 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro F. Martin: Ballade

Anastasia Gheghia Ivona Grbavac Georgia 1988.02.19 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 A. Casella: Sicilienne et Burlesque for Flute and Piano, Op. 23

Sweden 1990.06.04 First Round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal D. Milhaud: Sonatine, Op. 76 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Mina Ghobrial Egypt / France 1986.11.26 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal D. Milhaud: Sonatine, Op. 76 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro A. Casella: Sicilienne et Burlesque for Flute and Piano, Op. 23

Denisa-Zsuzsanna Ifrim Romania 1988.10.21 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro Fr. Martin: Ballade

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19 Raluca Adina Ilovan Krzysztof Kaczka Romania 1989.08.08 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal C. Reinecke: Sonata “Undine” G. Ciobanu: Spatium Sonans F. Martin: Ballade

Poland 1977.05.16 First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina S. Toduţă: Sonata solo P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Yujin Jung Irena Kavcic

Republic of Korea / Germany 1985.04.22

Slovenia 1984.05.28

First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal D. Milhaud: Sonatine, Op. 76 G. Ciobanu: Spatium Sonans A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

First round J. Ibert: Pièce Semifinal S. Prokofiev: Sonata, Op. 94 D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

Sami Juhani Junnonen Fiona Kelly Finland 1977.07.01 First round S. Karg Elert: Chaconne, Op. 107 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina C. Ţăranu. Sonata rubato P. Taffanel: Fantasy on “Der Freischütz” by C. M. von Weber

Ireland 1986.09.12

First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 F. Martin: Ballade

Tomoko Kondo Eun Jun Lee Japan / France 1977.09.08 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina C. Ţăranu: Sonata rubato S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

Krisztina Lanczkor-Kocsis Hungary 1983.05.27 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal H. Dutilleux: Sonatina S. Toduţă: Sonata solo F. Borne: Carmen Fantasy

Republic of Korea / France 1990.01.05 First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata D. Voiculescu: Piccola Sonata A. Jolivét: Chant de Linos

Hsin Ying Lee Taiwan (R.O.C.) 1982.10.07 First round A. Honegger: Danse de la chèvre Semifinal R. Muczynski: Sonata, Op. 14 E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 F. Martin: Ballade

Aleksandr Laptun Oana Leonte Russia 1989.02.20 First round J. Rivier: Oiseaux tendres Semifinal P. Hindemith: Sonata E. Terényi: Prelude No. 1 S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140

Romania 1990.06.01

First round E. Bozza: Image, Op. 38 Semifinal Fr. Poulenc: Sonata D. Lipatti: Introduction et Allegro S. Karg Elert: Sonata Appassionata, Op. 140