Con Brio Piano - The John Gomes Memorial Competition & Festiva

Con Brio, The John Gomes Memorial Piano Competition and Festival, is an annual event presented by Furtados and directed by Parvesh Java. The competition aims to provide a strong incentive to young Indian pianists to aim for high standards of pianism. The festival aims to promote strong relationships among Western Classical Musicians, especially pianists. Centred on a philosophy of collaboration, the event has musicians from India and abroad coming together not only to perform with each other but also to embark on educational projects such as music lessons, masterclasses, workshops and a piano camp.

Furtados is pleased to announce the fourteenth Con Brio Competition which will take place at the NCPA (Mumbai) on August 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2024. The Competition Suite comprises three categories: Piano, Violin/Viola and Voice.

 Voice Semifinalists are expected to arrive in Mumbai by Monday, August 26, 12:00 pm at the very latest and depart no sooner than Tuesday, August 27, 10:00 pm.

 

Violin/Viola Semifinalists are expected to arrive in Mumbai by Tuesday, August 27, 12:00 pm at the very latest and depart no sooner than Wednesday, August 28, 10:00 pm.

Piano Semifinalists are expected to arrive in Mumbai by Wednesday, August 28, 12:00 pm at the very latest and depart no sooner than Thursday, August 29, 10:00 pm.

DISCIPLINE

​The subject of the competition is Western Classical solo music for Piano, Violin/Viola or Voice.

This includes music written from the late baroque period, through the classical and romantic till

the modern times. For music composed during and after the late nineteenth century, you must

ensure that the selected works follow the classical music paradigm and not jazz/pop/musical

theatre styles.

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to all Indian nationals (including PIO and OCI card holders). 

All Voice entrants must be born on or before January 1, 2006.

All Piano and Violin/Viola entrants must be born on or after January 1, 1989.

 You will need to produce a valid passport for verification purposes. Previous first-place winners of Con Brio and honorary Con Brio prize recipients may not enter the competition.

THEME

Con Brio 2024 explores works by composers during their youth.

IMPORTANT DATES

Last Date for entering the Competition                                  June 1, 2024

Semifinalists Confirmation via E-mail                                     June 15, 2024

Semifinals (Voice)                                                                     August 26, 2024

Semifinals (Violin/Viola) & Finals (Voice)                               August 27, 2024

Semifinals (Piano) & Finals (Vionlin/Viola)                             August 28, 2024

Finals (Piano)                                                                            August 29, 2024

PRIZES (ALL CATEGORES)

First Prize                   Rs 1,00,000 cash

Second Prize              Rs 50,000 cash

Third Prize                  Rs 25,000 cash

Semifinalists               Rs 15,000 cash each

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