Also included in the jury were Alexander Sokolov
Also included in the jury were Alexander Sokolov, rector of the Moscow Conservatory named after Tchaikovsky, and Alexey Ryzhinsky, rector of the Russian Academy of Music named after Gnesiny.
Consensus
- The first Moscow International Composer Competition was held to mark the 85th anniversary of the start of the Soviet counteroffensive in the Battle of莫斯科.
- Over 160 creative works were submitted for participation.
- Composers from 10 countries, including Belarus, Malaysia, Turkey, Italy, and the United States, participated.
- Russian participants came from 37 regions, ranging from Kaliningrad Oblast to Primorsky Krai.
- The competition has two categories: 'Large Form' (works for symphonic orchestra and large academic choir) and 'Small Form' (music for mixed academic a cappella choir).
- A jury led by Vladimir Minin, People's Artist of the USSR and renowned choral conductor, will evaluate submissions.
- The jury also includes Alexander Sokolov, rector of the Moscow Conservatory named after Tchaikovsky, and Alexander Ryzhinsky, rector of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music.
- Laureates will receive monetary prizes, digital recording and publication of their works, and live performances at the final gala concert.
- The prize fund totals 10.5 million rubles.
- Results will be announced in December.
Points of divergence
- The event is described as a large-scale cultural project, and the Arhangelsk Drama Theater named after Lomonosov presented four productions at the Vakhtangov State Academic Theater from August 17 to 22, coinciding with the 180th anniversary of the troupe’s founding. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Seruginina: Moscow International Composer Competition Attracts Participants from 10 Countries — Вечерняя Москва
- Moscow Concludes Results of Application Phase for International Composer Competition — НТВ Москва