• There is no limit of numbers of candidates from each country.
• Candidates up to 32 years of age are allowed to enter the competition - year of birth, born 1974 or later. All entrants are required to provide proof of age and nationality (Passport) when they register at the Coupe Mondiale.
• For full eligibility, please see General Information and Conditions
• For your convenience all entries will be processed on-line. Please click on the appropriate link at the bottom of the page.
• ENTRIES CLOSED
  

• INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ACCORDION SOLOISTS (COUPE MONDIALE) 2006. There will be three (3) rounds.
  

The candidate must perform the 2006 Test Piece and Own Choice Program:

• "FRACTALS" Op. 142 by Wolfgang Plagge. The Test Piece is available online, free of charge.
  Please click here to download your copy
• Own Choice program: The candidate must select a program consisting of TWO (2) pieces, one piece to be of a slower, lyrical style* and the other piece to be of a technical virtuosic style**.
   * Examples of the slower, lyrical style: Kalina Krasnaia by Semionov, Romance by Angelis, Vocalise by Rachmaninov, Aria by Bach etc...
  ** Examples of the technical virtuosic style: Caprice by Paganini, a fast Sonata by Scarlatti, Finale of 1st Sonata by Kusjakov etc...
• Originals and transcriptions may be used. Individual movements from cyclic works are acceptable. Playing time for Own Choice Program of Round I: maximum 12 minutes. Failure to observe maximum playing time will result in a mark penalty.

Round I music must be played in one sitting and may be played in any order. Candidates will be judged equally on each of the three parts of Round I.
 

• One complete original work for the accordion.
  

• Own-choice program consisting of three (3) or more pieces of different styles and characters.
• Playing time: minimum 20 minutes to maximum 30 minutes. Failure to observe minimum or maximum playing time will result in a mark penalty.
  

• All candidates shall receive a Diploma of participation
• 1st: € 800.00, 2nd: € 600.00, 3rd: € 400.00
• National member associations are requested to offer concerts or a tour for the 1st Prize Winners.
• All winners must be present in person at the awards ceremony in appropriate attire. In case of absence, the prize may be accepted by a delegate of their country. Diplomas will be mailed by the Secretariat.