The Hong Kong International Harp Competition aims to encourage harp students to strive for a high level of artistic achievement. It provides contestants a platform to develop their performance capabilities and encourage artistic exchange. Contestants will be judged by a highly qualified judging panel, composed of internationally renowned harpists as well as major harpists from Hong Kong.
『香港國際豎琴比賽』旨在鼓勵豎琴學生作出藝術交流,提供學生一個展現其天賦和發掘潛能的平台。評審團將由國際知名的豎琴大師和香港主要豎琴家組成。
We also aim to make the Competition accessible to the harp community and the general public and encourage more harp learning, playing, performing and appreciation.
我們的目標是希望透過這次比賽推廣豎琴,讓更多人可以學習、彈奏、演奏和欣賞豎琴。
The 1st Hong Kong Harp Competition was held in 2010, and has become an internationally-recognized competition, attracting more than 220 participants in 2018. The Competition has evolved into the Hong Kong International Harp Competition and is open to harpists of any nationality
自2010年舉辦第一屆香港豎琴比賽起,香港豎琴比賽已成為國際公認的比賽,並於2018年吸引超過二百名參賽者參加。比賽亦已演變為香港國際豎琴比賽,歡迎任何國籍的豎琴家參加。
Organizing Committee (籌委會)
Ms Ann HUANG (黃士倫), Ms Barbara SZE (施盈琳), Ms Amy TAM (譚懷理), Ms Lauyee YEUNG (楊柳依), Ms Dan YU (于丹), Hong Kong Harp Society Limited (香港豎琴協會)
Enquiries 查詢
Tel 電話: (852) 3741-0202/3741-0203
Email 電郵: hkharpcomp@gmail.com
Facebook: Hong Kong International Harp Competition
1.General Conditions 一般規條
1.1 The competition is open to harpists of any nationality.
比賽歡迎任何國籍的豎琴手參加。
1.2 Contestants can enter more than one of the following divisions, according to the age specifications.
參賽者可以根據年紀選擇參加以下其中一個或多個組別
A. Children Lever 兒童手撥豎琴組 – age 6 and under on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日前未滿7歲
B. Primary I Lever 初級 I 手撥豎琴組 – age 9 and under on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿10歲
C. Primary II Lever 初級II 手撥豎琴组 – age 12 and under on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日前未滿13歲
D. Primary III Pedal 初级 III 踏板琴组 – age 12 and under on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿13歲
E. Secondary I Pedal 中級 I 踏板琴组 – age 15 and under on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿16歲
F. Secondary II Pedal 中級II 踏板琴组 – age 19 and under on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿20歲
G. Professional Pedal 專業踏板琴組 – age 30 and under on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿31歲
H. Open Pedal 公開踏板琴組 – age 20 and above on 1-Oct-2020, non-harp major current students / graduates 於2020年10 月1日 前20歲或以上, 非豎琴專業修讀或畢業學生
1.3 All performance in connection with the Competition (whether in audio or visual, or a combination of both) or any photographs, video and/or film footage or audio recording taken of the contestants shall be the property of the Organizer and its related companies. The Organizer and its related companies may use the material in any medium and in any reasonable manner it sees fit. Copyright of any such material becomes and remains the sole property of the Organizer and its related companies.
與比賽相關的所有表演(無論是錄音或視頻,還是兩者的組合)或為參賽者拍攝的任何照片,視頻及/或片段或錄音都是主辦方及其相關公司的財產。主辦機構及其相關公司可以使用任何媒介材料,並以合理的方式使用。任何此類材料的版權均為主辦單位及其相關公司的財產。
2.Application 報名
2.1 The deadline for registration is 30 Jun 2020. Entries must be received by 30 Jun 2020, 23:59HKT. Entries received after this date, incomplete entries, or entries that do not comply with the rules will not be considered. There will be no exceptions.
報名截止日期為2020年6月30日。所有註冊必須於2020年6月30日香港時間晚上12時正前提交。逾期將不被接受。
2.2 Application must be submitted online via our official website www.hkharpsociety.org. Online enrolment will commence in Apr 2020.
請登錄www.hkharpsociety.org 填表, 網上註冊於2020年四月開通。
2.3 Please complete the online enrolment form and upload the followings along with your application:
i) A photo copy of contestant’s Identity Card, Passport or Certificate of birth (JPGfile)
ii) Scanned copy of your payment record (for offline payment)
網上註冊需上載以下文件:
· 身份證, 護照或出生證明書副本(JPG格式)
· 銀行入數/轉賬記錄; 微信/支付寶轉賬記錄
2.4 Non-Refundable Entry Fee (Please make sure to include all inward bank charges while you arrange the telegraph transfer)
Division A, B, C
HKD900/ USD120/ RMB830
Division D, E, F, G, H
HKD1,200/ USD160/ RMB1,100
A, B, C 組
900港幣/ 120美元/ 830人民幣
D, E, F, G , H 組
1,200港幣/ 160美元/ 1,100人民幣
* 如用微信/支付寶繳款, 只需輸入港幣
· 成功註冊報名後不設退款 (請注意閣下必須繳付所有相關銀行費用)
Payment can be arranged by
i) Bank Transfer to Standard Chartered account no. 415-0-044399-6 (Hong Kong Harp Society Limited) (please upload bank in slip for record during online registration)
ii) Bank Transfer to HSBC account no. 577-124886-001[A M C L T/A HK H CM]) (please upload bank in slip for record during online registration)
iii) Paypal via competition website
iv) WeChat / AliPay (Applicable to China bank accounts only)
v) Telegraph transfer to Standard Chartered Bank (please upload bank in slip for record during online registration)
Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank
Swift Code: SCBLHKHHXXX
Beneficial name: Hong Kong Harp Society Limited
Account no.: 415-0-044399-6
Address: 18A, CKK Commercial Building, 289 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
付款方法
i) 銀行轉賬至渣打銀行(香港) 賬戶415-0-044399-6 (Hong Kong Harp Society)。轉賬後請於網上註冊時上載證明文件
ii) 銀行轉賬至匯豐銀行(香港) 賬戶 577-124886-001 [A M C L T/A HK H CM] 。轉賬後請於網上註冊時上載證明文件
iii) 於網上註冊時以Paypal 付款
iv) 微信/支付寶 (只適用於國內銀行戶口)
v) 匯款至渣打銀行(香港)。轉賬後請於網上註冊時上載證明文件
Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank
Swift Code: SCBLHKHHXXX
Beneficial name: Hong Kong Harp Society Limited
Account no.: 415-0-044399-6
Address: 18A, CKK Commercial Building, 289 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
3.Competition 比赛
3.1 All repertoires must be performed from memory with no repeats.
參賽者必需背譜演奏,並不可以重複。
3.2 The order of performance (set piece & free choice) is left to the contestant’s own discretion.
參賽者可自行決定演奏曲目的次序。
3.3 For division A, B, C, D & H, orders of performance will be determined alphabetically by the organizer. Contestants will receive a notification email with their practice time and performance time. For division E, F, G, orders of performance will be determined by drawing of lots. Contestants will be notified their practice and performance time during the Opening Ceremony.
A, B, C, D 及 H組,比賽次序按參賽者的英文姓字母順序排列,入圍參賽者會經電郵通知比賽及練習時間。E, F, G組的比賽順序由抽籤決定,入圍參賽者的比賽及練習時間會於比賽開幕禮期間公佈。
3.4 Contestants must show up at the venue by the specified time. Those who are unable to show up on time will be disqualified. 入圍參賽者必須準時抵達會場,遲到者會被取消參賽資格。
3.5 Contestants are expected to use original scores of the works they perform and must provide 4 photo copies of the free selection piece for the jury. Photo copies will be destroyed after the competition.
參賽者需要用原譜(即正版譜),並提供4份自選曲目複印件給評委。演奏完畢後複印件將被銷毀。
3.6 Contestants must adhere to the time limit for their division, including pauses within the performance.
參賽者必需在指定時間內完成演奏,包括任何停頓時間。
3.7 Competition will be opened to the public.
比賽將向公眾開放。
3.8 The decision of the judges is final.
評委保留最終決定權。
3.9 Only Lyon and Healy and Salvi harps will be used for the Competition, practice time will be assigned. Contestants may bring their personal instruments at their own liability and cost.
比賽使用Lyon and Healy 及 Salvi 豎琴,參賽者會獲分配練習時間。 參賽者可使用自己的豎琴,但需承擔所有風險及費用。
3.10 Rules, regulations, awards and names of the jurors are subject to change without prior notice.
規則,規例,裁決及評委如有更改,恕不另行通知。
3.11 Winning contestants must be available to perform in the Winners’ concert. The concert will feature winners in all divisions.
金獎得獎者需要在優勝者音樂會表演。
In the event of any conflict between the English and the Chinese versions, the English version shall prevail.
若以上比賽條款的英語版本與中文版本之間有任何不一致之處,應以英語版本為準。
4. Online Competition (currently for non-Hong Kong residents only) 『線上比賽』(目前僅適用於非香港居民)
4.1 Even though you have informed the Organizing Committee your intention to enter the Online Category (currently for non-Hong Kong residents only), you may still change back to Onsite Category by Sept 21, 2020, should travel be permitted.
即使您已經通知籌委會參加『線上比賽』,如出入境限制取消,您仍可於2020年9月21日或之前改回參加『現場比賽』。
4.2 Video submission should be completed by Sept 20, 2020 (HK time). No amendment will be accepted once the video is submitted.
請於2020年9月20日(香港時間)或之前完成參賽視頻提交。提交視頻後,將不接受任何修改。
4.3 Lever harp contestants (Division A, B or C) must use lever harp to record.
手撥豎琴參賽者(A,B或C組)必須使用手撥豎琴錄影比賽。
4.4 Video recording requirements 比賽錄像要求:
- Find a quiet indoor location 一個安靜的室內環境;
- Please observe the dress code for Onsite Category請遵從『現場比賽』類別的衣著要求 ;
- No hand-held shooting 不能手提拍攝;
- Do not use any app or filter effect不能使用任何修改程序或濾鏡效果 ;
- Both set piece and free choice piece must be performed sequentially with no intermission and submitted in one file with no editing不能有任何後期製作,需一鏡到底錄影指定曲目及自選曲目,您只可以上載一個檔案 ;
- Select 16:9 ratio and high resolution video format (4K or 1080), if possible 請盡可能選擇16:9比例及高清錄影視頻格式(4K或1080);
- Make sure we can see the whole instrument in the video (i.e. no close-up), and preferably from a 45-degree angle 視頻需清晰顯示整個豎琴(即無特寫鏡頭),最好以45度角拍攝;
- File submission must be in mp4 format 提交視頻必須為mp4格式;
- Points may be deducted if the requirements are not followed 如不遵從以上要求,分數有可能會被扣除.
Special Arrangement – ONLINE CATEGORY relating to COVID – 19 travel restrictions:
In the event that contestants’ travel to Hong Kong is restricted due to COVID-19, contestants may submit their pre-recorded performance online and they will be judged in the separate ONLINE CATEGORY. “Jury’s choice of Online Category in Gold, Silver and Bronze” will be awarded to the outstanding performers in each division. Certificates and the comments will be given to the Online Category winners. Trophies, certificates and cash prizes will be given to the Live Category winners.
1. All divisions will include a live category and an online category. Each category will have separate winners and will be judged within the category of the Division.
2. Non-Hong Kong Resident Contestants are eligible to enter the Online Category of the division for which they registered. Only enrolled contestants can enter the Online Category. Please note the competition enrollment deadline is on 30 Jun 2020.
3. Contestants must inform the Organizing Committee of their choice to enrol in the Online Category by the ONLINE OPTION DEADLINE. We will send email later in order to confirm the choice of contestants for ONLINE or LIVE category. The ONLINE OPTION DEADLINE is tentatively 15 Aug 2020, as we are still observing the evolving COVID-19 impact on international travel.
4. The Online Category is based on a pre-recorded video submission. The technical details of video format and submission will be announced by early September 2020.
5. All Online Category Contestants will receive comments from Jury.
6. The Gold Medal Winners of the ONLINE category will be invited to perform in the Winner’s concert. The format may be either an online live streaming or pre-recorded video.
7. The decision of the Organizing Committee is final.
Please refer to the link on the latest Hong Kong Government announcement on Travelling into Hong Kong (www.coronavirus.gov.hk)
特別安排–因新冠肺炎疫情受旅遊限制而安排的『線上比賽』組別
如果因為新冠肺炎疫情而限制了參賽者前往香港比賽,參賽者可以選擇提交預先錄製的表演以參加新設的『線上比賽』組別。每個『線上比賽』組別會分別選出金、銀和銅獎的優勝者。『線上比賽』組別的優勝者可獲得獎狀及評審評語,現場組別的優勝者可獲得獎座、獎狀及現金獎。
1. 所有組別會分『現場比賽』及『線上比賽』組別。每個組別中的現場及線上組別會分開評審並有其優勝者。
2. 非香港居民參賽者均有資格進入其已註冊組別的『線上比賽』組別。只有已經註冊的參賽者才能進入『線上比賽』組別。請注意是次比賽的註冊截止日期為6月30日。
3.參賽者必須於『線上比賽』組別選項截止日期前通知籌委會選擇參加『線上比賽』組別的意願。我們會於稍後發電郵以確認參賽者選擇參加『現場比賽』或『線上比賽』組別。『線上比賽』組別截止日期暫定為2020年8月15日(因我們仍在觀察新冠肺炎疫情對國際旅客的影響)。
4.『線上比賽』組別需提交預先錄製的視頻。視頻格式和提交時的技術細節將於2020年9月上旬宣布。
5. 所有『線上比賽』組別的參賽者將收到評審的評論。
6. 所有『線上比賽』組別的金獎得主會獲邀參加優勝者音樂會。形式可能是在線實時串流或預先錄製的視頻。
7. 籌委會保留最終決定權。
請參考香港政府關於入境香港的最新公告(www.coronavirus.gov.hk)
All winners will receive a Trophy and Certificate (得獎者均可獲得獎座及證書)
Division (組別) USD(美元) |
Gold (金) | Silver (银) | Bronze (铜) |
---|---|---|---|
A. Children (Lever) 兒童組 | Nil | Nil | Nil |
B. Primary I (Lever) 初級I組 | Nil | Nil | Nil |
C. Primary II (Lever) 初級II組 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
D. Primary III (Pedal) 初級III組 | 300 | 200 | 100 |
E. Secondary I (Pedal) 中級I組 | 500 | 300 | 100 |
F. Secondary II (Pedal) 中級II組 | 800 | 400 | 100 |
G. Professional (Pedal) 專業組 | 1,000 | 600 | 300 |
H. Open (Pedal) 公開組 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
Divisions and Requirements
組別及要求
Competition Repertoire
Contestants must perform all pieces from memory. Free choice selection should be taken from the standard solo classical harp repertoire (i.e., no pop or jazz) and should be of equal or greater difficulty than the stipulated piece(s) for the Division. Free choice selection must be for solo harp, without accompaniment. The total performance length must not exceed the time limit for each division.
參賽者必須背譜演奏。自選曲應選擇經典的豎琴曲目(不包括流行音樂或爵士樂),自選曲難度需要等同或高於指定曲目。選曲必須為獨奏曲,不可選擇帶伴奏的曲目,及必須於指定時間內完成。
A. Children Lever (兒童手撥豎琴組)
Divisions and Requirements (分组)
ages 6 and below on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日前未滿7歲
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. Choose one piece from S. Inglefield: Solos by Sonja, Book 1
2. One free choice piece, time limit 4 minutes (自選曲一首, 時限4分鐘)
B. Primary I Lever (初級 I 手撥豎琴組)
Divisions and Requirements (分组)
ages 9 and below on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿10歲
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. Choose any two pieces from B. Andres: Aquatintes (no repeats)
2. One free choice piece, time limit 5 minutes (自選曲一首, 時限5分鐘)
C. Primary II Lever (初级 II 手撥豎琴组)
Divisions and Requirements 分组
ages 12 and below on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日前未滿12歲
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. B. Andres: Danses D’automne, #3, or #4
2. One free choice piece, time limit 6 minutes (自選曲一首, 時限6分鐘)
D. Primary III Pedal (初级 III 踏板琴组)
Divisions and Requirements 分组
Age 12 and below on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿13歲
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. Choose one piece from M. Tournier: Quatre Preludes, op. 16
2. One free choice piece, time limit 6 minutes (自選曲一首, 時限6分鐘)
E. Secondary I Pedal (中级 I 踏板琴组)
Divisions and Requirements 分组
ages 15 and below on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿16歲
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. Choose one from (選一)
i. M. Glinka: Variations on a Theme of Mozart, or
ii. J. Haydn/Salzedo: Theme and Variations
2. One free choice piece, time limit 8 minutes (自選曲一首, 時限8分鐘)
F. Secondary II Pedal (中级 II 踏板琴组)
Divisions and Requirements (分组)
ages 19 and below on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿20歲
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. Choose one from (選一)
i. 1. A. Hasselmans: La Source, or
ii. A. Zabel: La Source
2. One free choice piece, time limit 10 minutes (自選曲一首, 時限10分鐘)
G. Professional Pedal (專業踏板琴組)
Divisions and Requirements (分组)
ages 30 and below on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前未滿31歲
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. Choose one from (選一)
i. 1. M. Tournier: Sonatine pour harpe, Op. 30, or
ii. N. Flagello: Sonata for Harp
2. One free choice piece, time limit 8 minutes (自選曲一首, 時限8分鐘)
H. Open Pedal (公開踏板琴組)
Divisions and Requirements (分组)
ages 20 and above on 1-Oct-2020 於2020年10月1日 前20歲或以上
Competition Repertoire (比赛曲目)
1. A. Hasselmans: Chanson de Mai
SCHEDULE 時間
DATE/DAY 日期 |
TIME 時間 |
SESSION 組別 |
VENUE 地點 |
---|---|---|---|
October 2, 2020 ( Friday ) 2020年10月2日, 星期五 |
AM 上午 |
A. Children Lever (兒童手撥豎琴組) | Y Studio, Youth Square 青年廣場Y 劇場 |
October 2, 2020 ( Friday ) 2020年10月2日, 星期五 |
PM 下午 |
B. Primary I Lever (初級 I 手撥豎琴組) | Y Studio, Youth Square 青年廣場Y 劇場 |
October 2, 2020 ( Friday ) 2020年10月2日, 星期五 |
Evening 黄昏/晚上 |
C. Primary II Lever (初级 II 手撥豎琴组) | Y Studio, Youth Square 青年廣場Y 劇場 |
October 3, 2020 ( Saturday ) 2020年10月3日, 星期六 |
AM 上午
AM-PM |
F. Secondary II Pedal (中级 II 踏板琴组)
H. Open Pedal (公開踏板琴組) |
Y Studio, Youth Square 青年廣場Y 劇場 |
October 3, 2020 ( Saturday ) 2020年10月3日, 星期六 |
PM 下午 |
D. Primary III Pedal (初级 III 踏板琴组)
|
Y Studio, Youth Square 青年廣場Y 劇場 |
October 4, 2020 ( Sunday ) 2020年10月4日, 星期日 |
AM & PM 上午及下午 |
E. Secondary I Pedal (中级 I 踏板琴组) | Y Studio, Youth Square 青年廣場Y 劇場 |
October 4, 2020 ( Sunday ) 2020年10月4日, 星期日 |
19:00 | Award Ceremony, Winners’ Concert 頒獎禮及優勝者音樂會 | Y Studio, Youth Square 青年廣場Y 劇場 |
October 5, 2020 (Monday)
2020年10月5日, 星期一 |
19:00-21:00 | Masterclass with Karen Vaughan | Online |
Results and Award Ceremony: https://hkihc2020.com/index/online-result
The 5th Hong Kong International Harp Competition gratefully acknowledges the support of its sponsors