Frequently Asked Questions

1	What are the regulations about Israeli musicians taking part in the competition?
2	If I want to take part in both Israeli and Bloch competitions, msut the 3rd Round pieces be different from the 2nd Round pieces?
3	Where can we find the Israeli composers' music?
4	If I apply as "singer", I read in your Ts&Cs that I have to record in the 1st Round (Audio Recording) "Bach: 2 movements from Suite/Partita or Baroque piece". For a singer, could this be an aria by Bach, Haendel or Gluck?
5	If the repertoire I choose is about Lieder and vocal chamber music, can I have the chance to apply as "chamber music duo" together with my pianist, or in any case have I to apply as "singer"?
6	If I am entering as a soloist (cello) in the second/third rounds, do I have the option of playing the Nigun, or is that considered repertoire for a duo, in which case i should play one of the Bloch solo suites?
7	Is the only way to pay by cheque in Britsh Pounds (Sterling)?
8	There are 3 pieces in the "Baal Shem Suite". As there are 3 pieces in ONE suite, would I have to prepare all 3 as "one piece" or can I perform ONE piece within the suite? I.e. would it be sufficient to perform "Nigun" as a choice piece?
9	How long should the recording submitted for the first round be? (A full romantic piece might be very long - please let me know what the requirements are.)
10	You say that the photo has to be a professional photo - what do you mean by this?
11	The choice for clarinet in your list of Israeli pieces is really poor. Why is Tzvi Avni's piece the only one?
12	A song can be sung in any key, does not have to be sung in the original key?
13	Why do I need to send my biography?
14	If I want to be in both competitions, do I play the two pieces one after the other in the same round, or it will be in different days?

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