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The Eighth International Organ Competition Musashino-Tokyo

The purpose of the International Organ Competition Musashino-Tokyo is to discover

talented organists, not only in Japan but also from abroad, to contribute to their

development, and to promote international exchange.

Established in 1988

Organizing Committee of the Eighth International Organ Competition Musashino-Tokyo

City of Musashino

The Musashino Cultural Foundation

Japan Association of Organists

Japan Organ Society

Musashino City Urban Tourism Corporation

(presently under application)

† Marie-Claire ALAIN (France) Juror, Fifth Competition

Christoph BOSSERT (Germany) Juror, Sixth Competition

Michel BOUVARD (France) Juror, Fifth and Sixth Competition

Guy BOVET (Switzerland) Juror, Second Competition

† Jean BOYER (France) Juror, Third and Fourth Competitions

James David CHRISTIE (USA) Juror, Sixth Competition

† Xavier DARASSE (France) Juror, First Competition

1 Official Title

2 Purpose

3 History

4 Sponsor

5 Co-Sponsor

6 Cooperating Agencies

7 Supporting Agencies

8 Honorary Committee Members

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Prospectus

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Thierry ESCAICH (France) Juror, Seventh Competition

François ESPINASSE (France) Juror, Fifth Competition

Bernard FOCCROULLE (Belgium) Juror, Seventh Competition

Arvid GAST (Germany) Juror, Seventh Competition

Jon GILLOCK (USA) Juror, Sixth Competition

Lorenzo GHIELMI (Italy) Juror, Third Competition

† Gerre HANCOCK (USA) Juror, First Competition

HAYASHI Yuko (Japan) Juror, First and Sixth Competitions

HIROE Rie (Japan) Juror, Seventh Competition

HIRONO Tsuguo (Japan) Juror, Second-Sixth Competitions

Jan Willem JANSEN (The Netherlands) Juror, Third and Fifth Competitions

Piet KEE (The Netherlands) Juror, First Competition

Leo KRÄMER (Germany) Juror, First Competition

Edgar KRAPP (Germany) Juror, Second and Third Competitions

KUBOTA Seiji (Japan) Juror, Fourth and Fifth Competitions

KWAK Tong-Soon (Republic of Korea) Juror, Fourth Competition

Mireille LAGACÉ (Canada) Juror, Sixth Competition

Ludger LOHMANN (Germany) Juror, Fourth Competition

Christophe MANTOUX (France) Juror, Seventh Competition

Andrea MARCON (Italy) Juror, Fourth and Fifth Competitions

OH Ja-Kyung (Republic of Korea) Juror, Sixth Competition

PARK So-In (Republic of Korea) Juror, Seventh Competition

Pier Damiano PERETTI (Italy) Juror, Seventh Competition

Karel PAUKERT (USA) Juror, Second and Third Competitions

Michael RADULESCU (Austria) Juror, First and Sixth Competitions

Daniel ROTH (France) Juror, Second Competition

SUZUKI Masaaki (Japan) Juror, Fifth Competition

Carole TERRY (USA) Juror, Fourth Competition

David TITTERINGTON (UK) Juror, Seventh Competition

Harald VOGEL (Germany) Juror, Fifth Competition

Gillian WEIR (UK) Juror, Second Competition

† YOSHIDA Minoru (Japan) Juror, First-Third Competitions

Wolfgang ZERER (Germany) Juror, Fifth Competition

EBISAWA Bin, Chair Professor Emeritus, Shobi University Graduate School

HIRONO Tsuguo President, Japan Organ Society; Professor Emeritus, Tokyo University of the Arts

IMAI Naoko President, Japan Association of Organists; Professor, Tohoku Gakuin University

INAGAKI Hideo President, The Musashino Chamber of Commerce and Industry

MATSUI Naomi Director, The Musashino Cultural Foundation; Professor, Seitoku University

IGARASHI Osamu President, The Musashino Cultural Foundation

AKIYAMA Masahiro Director, Civic Activities Promotion Section, City of Musashino

HIRAOKA Masahiro Executive Director, The Musashino Cultural Foundation

Guy BOVET (Switzerland), Chair Professor Emeritus, Basel Music Academy

Hans-Ola ERICSSON (Sweden / Canada) Professor, McGill University

François ESPINASSE (France) Professor, Conservatoire national supérieur musique et danse de Lyon

Bernhard HAAS (Germany) Professor, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München

HIROE Rie (Japan) Associate Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts

Susan LANDALE (UK / France) Professor, Royal Academy of Music, London

SHIN Dong-ill (Republic of Korea) Associate Professor, Yonsei University

KOBAYASHI Hideyuki (Japan), Chair Professor, Ueno Gakuen University

Jürgen ESSL (Germany) Professor, Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart

FASSANG László (Hungary) Lecturer, Liszt Academy

9 Organizing Committee

10 Jury

11 Audition Jury

MATSUI Naomi, Secretary-general

The Musashino Cultural Foundation

Secretariat of the 8th International Organ Competition Musashino-TokyoMusashino Shiyakusho #801, 2-2-28 Midori-cho, Musashino-City, Tokyo 180-8777 JAPAN

(From April 1, 2017: Musashino Shimin Bunka Kaikan, 3-9-11 Naka-cho, Musashino-City,

Tokyo 180-0006)

Telephone: +81-(0)422-54-8822 Fax: +81-(0)422-54-2014

E-mail: organ1984@musashino-culture.or.jp

URL: www.musashino-culture.or.jp/iocm*All correspondence regarding the competition should be written in either Japanese or English.

Applications: From Tuesday, December 20, 2016

till Friday, January 20, 2017 (postmark should reflect these dates)

Audition: February, 2017 (not open to the public)

Orientation: Wednesday, September 6, 2017

First Round: Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10

Second Round: Wednesday, September 13 and Thursday, September 14

Finals: Sunday, September 17

Prizewinners' Concert: Monday (National Holiday), September 18

First Prizewinner’s CD Recording: Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 20

Musashino Shimin Bunka Kaikan (Musashino Civic Cultural Hall), Recital Hall

Marcussen & Søn, 1984 (see organ specifications for further information)

The submitted audio and video recordings of the required repertoire will be the basis

for selection of participants in the First Round of the competition (fifteen performers, as

a rule). The results of this audition will be announced by Tuesday, February 28, 2017,

and will be communicated to applicants by email. (Inquiries concerning the result of the

audition cannot be accepted.) Applicants chosen to participate in the competition will

receive formal notification and related documents by post.

Applicants should prepare the following two works.

a) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): either Sonate in Es BWV525 or in e BWV528

For a), choose and perform the second movement, in addition to the first or third

movements (1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd movements)

b) Robert Schumann (1810-1856): “Studien für den Pedalflügel” Op.56, IV

1) Audio recording of the required repertoire and a video recording (with sound) of the

same, filmed from the side of the performer that shows his or her entire body, shall

be submitted.

2) The order of the recorded repertoire must be J. S. Bach, followed by R. Schumann,

and must have been recorded within six months of the submission period.

3) Recordings must be made on a pipe organ. However, different instruments may be

used for the different works on the recording.

4) The audio recording and video recording may be from different sessions.

5) Both recordings are to be made live, and no editing whatsoever is permitted.

6) Proof that the recordings were made by the applicant is to be given in the competition

application in the form of the signature of a witness.Note: As far as is possible, the audio and video recordings should be of high quality.

12 Secretariat

13 Schedule

14 Venue and Instrument

15 Audition

16 Required Repertoire for Audition

17 Recording Requirements

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18 Required Repertory

19 How to Apply

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First Round: perform the three works from the list below.

a) Johann Sebastian Bach: either Praeludium et Fuga in D BWV532 or in E BWV566

b) Max Reger (1873-1916): “Neun Stücke für die Orgel” Op.129.

Perform the three movements listed below:

1. Toccata

3. Kanon

6. Basso Ostinato

c) Jehan Alain (1911-1940): Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin AWV 99

Second Round: peform the three works from the list below.

a) Georg Muffat (1653-1704): “Apparatus musico-organisticus” Toccata Septima

b) either Vincent Lübeck (1654-1740): “Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ”

or Nikolaus Bruhns (1665-1697): Nun komm der Heiden Heiland

c) Johann Sebastian Bach: “Dritter Teil der Clavierübung”

Perform the following three compositions:

Vater unser im Himmelreich BWV682

Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir BWV686

Jesu Christus, unser Heiland BWV688

FinalsThe Finals for this competition will consist of recitals by each of the finalists, consisting

of their own selections. One original piece for organ written by a composer born in or

after 1960 must be included in the program (no longer than 10 minutes in length). The

time allotted for each contestant is between forty (40) and fifty (50) minutes, without

breaks; including entrances, exits, and time between pieces.

Please Note:

1) The program for the Finals must have noted composer's names, composition title (in

the original language), and time required to perform the program.

2) Once submitted, changes in a performer's program are not permitted.

3) Selections from the required repertory of the First and the Second Rounds are not to

be used in the Finals.

4) Works chosen are to be limited to those originally composed for performance on

pipe organs.

1) Send the following required documents by registered mail:

(a) Application form

(b) One (1) letter of recommendation in English or Japanese from a third-party organ

instructor or specialist.

(c) One (1) recent photo (above the waist, directly facing the camera, a high resolution

photo)

(d) Audio and video recordings of the required repertoire for the Auditions.*The applicant may submit (c) and (d) in either CD and DVD or by data transfer service through the Internet.

Send application to:

Secretariat of the 8th International Organ Competition Musashino-Tokyo

Musashino Shiyakusho #801, 2-2-28 Midori-cho, Musashino-City,

Tokyo 180-8777 JAPAN

Tel: +81-(0)422-54-8822

Email: organ1984@musashino-culture.or.jp

2) All applicants must pay a participation fee of 15,000 yen via bank transfer as designated

below during the following application period. Service charges for bank transfers and

other related fees incurred when paying from outside Japan are the responsibility of the

individual. The participation fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

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20 Age Limit for Applicants

21 Visa Procurement

22 Travel Expenses

23 Lodging Expenses

24 Orientation

25 Order of Performances

Bank transfer to:

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Kichijoji Branch

Account No. 0798461

Account Holder: International Organ Competition Musashino-Tokyo

(Information below is for overseas applicants only)

Swift code: BOTKJPJT

Bank Address: 1-15-2 Kichijoji-Honcho, Musashino-City, Tokyo 180-0004

3) Applications must be postmarked between Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - Friday,

January 20, 2017

*Once submitted, all forms, photographs, recordings, participation fees, etc., become property of the competition Secretariat, and will not be returned under any circumstances.

*Please inquire to the Secretariat if the applicant has not received confirmation by email by Tuesday,

January 31, 2017.

There is no age limit for applicants.

The application and procurement of a visa is the responsibility of the individual

contestant in the event that one is necessary for the auditionee or contestant to enter

Japan. Please contact the Secretariat if guarantor documents are required for visa

application.

For the participants of the First Round, travel expenses will be provided under the

following conditions:

<Non-residents of Japan>

Participants who are not residents of Japan will be given round trip airplane tickets

(economy class) between a designated international airport and Tokyo. However,

transportation to the airport and all travel expenses within Japan are the responsibility of

the contestant.

<Residents of Japan>

Travel costs are the responsibility of the contestant. However, those participants living at a

considerable distance from Tokyo may discuss travel assistance with the committee.

Lodging expenses (not including meals) for the duration of the competition will be provided

for those contestants requiring accommodations, from the evening of Wednesday,

September 6, 2017 as follows:• First-round contestants..........• Second-round contestants....• Finalists.....................................• Awardees.................................• First Prize winner.....................

Accommodations will be provided at a hotel designated by the competition sponsors.

Contestants must attend the following orientation.

Time: 15:00, Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Place: Musashino Civic Cultural Hall

The order of performances and rehearsal times will be decided by drawing at the times

given below:• First Round.........• Second Round....• Finals...................

Contestants must be present by their designated time of performance. In the event of

tardiness, performance will be allowed only if the Secretariat deems that it would not

interfere with the overall program.

until the morning of Monday, September 11

until the morning of Friday, September 15

until the morning of Monday (National Holiday), September 18

until the morning of Tuesday, September 19

until the morning of Thursday, September 21

at the time of orientation

immediately following the announcement of Second Round contestants

immediately following announcement of finalists

26 Rehearsals

27 Registrants

28 Judging

29 Performance Rights

30 Awards and Prizes

31 Other Awards

32 Prizewinners Concert

33 Addendum

Each contestant will be provided with rehearsal time at the venue. In addition, there will

be other organs available for use outside the competition venue. Any contestant who

desires to make use of these organs should state so on the application form.

Registrants are to be provided by the contestant in the event that one is deemed

necessary. If a registrant is required but the contestant is unable make suitable

arrangements, this fact should be stated on the application form; the competition

office will make arrangements for an assistant in this case.

Judging will be conducted according to judging standards set by the Organizing

Committee. No objections may be raised against the decisions of the jury.

The following rights attendant to appearance in the competition are reserved by the

competition sponsorship, and no contestant may raise objection to or demand payment

in relation to their use:

1) Radio or televised broadcasting or dissemination via Internet

2) Recording or filming whether or not for broadcasting purposes

3) Recording for the purposes of producing CDs, or the duplication and/or sale thereof

4) Taking of photographs and/or videos and the duplication thereof, as well as their

distribution and/or sale

First Prize Award certificate and 1,200,000 yen in prize money

Second Prize Award certificate and 800,000 yen in prize money

Third Prize Award certificate and 600,000 yen in prize money*Taxes will be deducted from the above-mentioned prize money in accordance with Japanese tax law.

Other finalists Award certificate

Audience Award (awarded to finalist selected by audience vote) Award certificate, souvenir

1) A CD of the First Prize winner will be released from Naxos. The recording sessions are

scheduled for Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, 20, 2017 at Musashino Civic

Cultural Hall.

2) The First Prize winner will be provided the opportunity to perform on tour in Japan at

the invitation of The Musashino Cultural Foundation in fiscal year 2019.

Those who have been awarded First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and the Audience

Award, must perform in the Prizewinners Concert to be held on Monday (National Holiday),

September 18, 2017 at Musashino Civic Cultural Hall. Please note that performance fees are

not to be paid.

Any issues arising in regard to the above articles are to be resolved in accordance with

the meaning intended in the original Japanese language and according to Japanese law.

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Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Recital Hall(Musashino Shimin Bunka Kaikan)

3-9-11 Naka-cho, Musashino-City, Tokyo 180-0006 JAPAN Tel. +81 (0)422 54 8822 / Fax +81 (0)422 54 2014e-mail: organ1984@musashino-culture.or.jp

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I. Brystværk C-g3

(schwellbar)

Gedakt

Quintatøn

Principal

Kobbelfløjte

Gemshorn

Sesquialtera

Quint

Scharf

Dulcian

Tremulant

8'

8'

4'

4'

2'

II

11/3'

III

8'

Pedal C-f1

Principal

Subbas

Oktav

Gedakt

Oktav

Nathorn

Rauschquint

Basun

Trompet

Skalmeje

I-II, III-II, III-I, I-P, II-P, III-P

Mechanical key action

Mechanical and electric stop action

Expression pedals for BV and SV

1000 x 4 general combinations

Step pistons

Crescendo pedal

Tutti, Mixtur ab, Zungen ab

Equal temperament

a1=442Hz

16'

16'

8'

8'

4'

2'

V

16'

8'

4'

II. Hovedværk C-g3

Gedaktpommer

Principal

Hulfløjte

Gedakt

Oktav

Spidsfløjte

Octav

Cornet

Mixtur

Trompet

16'

8'

8'

8'

4'

4'

2'

III

V

8'

III. Swellværk C-g3

Rørfløjte

Gamba

Vox Celeste

Principal

Traversfløjte

Nasat

Waldfløjte

Terts

Mixtur

Fagot

Obo

Vox humana

Tremulant

8'

8'

8'

4'

4'

22/3'

2'

13/5'

IV

16'

8'

8'