• 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 1976 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. Entry forms available from April 1, 2008.
• Entries Close: 31 August, 2008
  

• INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ACCORDION SOLOISTS (COUPE MONDIALE) 2008. There will be three (3) rounds.
  

The candidate must perform the 2008 Test Piece and Own Choice Program:

• 2008 Coupe Mondiale Test Piece To be announced - please check back
• 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 style and character.
• 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 will receive a Diploma of Participation.
  
• First Prize Winner will receive a Concert Tour to Portugal hosted by the CIA Member 'Conservatorio Regional de Castelo Branco', including a minimum of three concerts in Portugal.
• 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 suitable for press coverage and publicity appearances. In case of absence, the prize may be accepted by a delegate of their country or the Diplomas will be mailed by the Secretariat.