Costa Festa in Alfaz del Pi
International Children’s Music Competition
Talented youngsters, which includes vocalists and musicians have the unique opportunity of taking part in an International Competition, being held in Alfaz del Pi at the end of March.
The organisers are a team of professional musicians, producers and directors and their aim is to discover young talents and help promote them.
Divided into five age categories, starting at 6-8 year olds, then 9-11, 12-14, 15-17 and 18-20 year olds the next decision is the category – vocal or instrumental and genre within each.
For singers there is classical, pop/jazz or folk-style.
Instrumental virtually has no bounds, string which covers violin, guitar etc.
Wind and Percussion – flute, clarinet, brass or even a mix of chamber vocal.
Auditions will take place at The Forum Mare Nostrum in Alfaz on Tuesday, March 26, Wednesday, March 27 and Friday, March 29 – preregistration is required and can be completed at www.costafesta.com.
Each contestant will perform in front of a panel of distinguished judges which includes Mikhail Golikov – Chairman of the jury and Director of St Pertersburg Students Symphony Orchestra, Fedor Elesin – Germany cellist and winner of 24 international music competitions, Oksana Stashenko – Russian actress and television presenter, Eteri Beriashvili – Georgian songwriter and singer, AnaMarija Markovina – German pianist who has toured and released a number of discs and Pedro Carneiro – distinguished Portuguese violinist among just a few, showing the calibre of talent that is expected.
On Saturday, March 30 there will be a grand Gala concert at the Frax Foundation in Albir where the esteemed St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will perform in addition to a number of distinguished classical artistes – and up to 10 of the winners from the auditions, giving them a taste of what a future in the industry will feel like.
There will be prizes for the winners which in addition to a bespoke trophy include a 3-day all expenses trip to Baden-Baden in Germany for 3 people, where they will perform in a solo concert and a host of other music related prizes and experiences.