For the first time, Hue Academy of Music organized the Vietnam's Piano Got Talent competition.

Ms. Ha Mai Huong - Director of Hue Academy of Music and Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dung - Deputy Organizing Committee of the competition - shared the special features of the competition - Photo: HOAI PHUONG

On the morning of May 23, in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue Academy of Music announced the Vietnam's Piano Got Talent contest.

This is an attractive and interesting playground for children who love and have talent for the piano.

Playground for piano talents

Ms. Ha Mai Huong - Director of Hue Academy of Music, head of the organizing committee - said the competition is for all piano enthusiasts to show their talent without being constrained by any standards.

Vietnam's Piano Got Talent has two categories: professional and amateur.

The Professional Exam is for candidates who have studied music at a professional music training institution or have a piano level with an internationally recognized certificate. This exam does not discriminate based on age.

The amateur league is divided into four age groups for competition: under 10, 10-13, 14-17 and 18 and over.

The jury includes: Mr. Ta Quang Dong - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (head of the jury), Ms. Ha Mai Huong - Director of Hue Academy of Music, Ms. Trieu Tu My - Vietnam National Academy of Music, Mr. Truong Ngoc Chien - Hue Academy of Music, Ms. Eun Young Joo - Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, Ms. Dang Ngoc Giang Quan - Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music.

Ms. Ha Mai Huong emphasized that to ensure fairness and objective evaluation for contestants, the organizing committee invited judges from many units.

In which, the person taking on the role of head judge is Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong, not from Hue Academy of Music.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong is the head of the jury - Photo: T.DIEU

Emphasize the candidate's "musical sense" criteria

Regarding the judging criteria, the judges base their decisions on melody, rhythm, performance posture, expression of nuances, style, and musical perception of the contestants. In particular, musical perception is given top priority.

Vietnam's Piano Got Talent's preliminary round takes place from May 15 to July 15 online.

The final round will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue and Hanoi, during July and August 2024.

The final round and performance are scheduled for August 10 at the Huong River Theater - Hue Academy of Music.

The organizers said they held the contest in the summer to attract more contestants.

"Vietnam's Piano Got Talent" contest for professional and amateur contestants - Photo: Organizing Committee

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dung - deputy organizer of the contest - said that the finalists will participate in a tour to explore the cultural heritage of the ancient capital of Hue, learning about the history and culture of Hue.

"We hope to organize historical and cultural exploration trips to other provinces and cities in the coming years."

"Through this competition, we hope to contribute to orienting young people towards professional music.

With your ability, you can study at professional music training institutions such as: Hue Academy of Music, Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, Vietnam National Academy of Music" - Ms. Ha Mai Huong added.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lan-dau-hoc-vien-am-nhac-hue-to-chuc-cuoc-thi-vietnam-s-piano-got-talent-20240523125940286.htm