World

Erhu

Competition

overview

The erhu (Chinese: 二胡) is a Chinese two-stringed bowed musical instrument, more specifically a spike fiddle, which may also be called a Southern Fiddle, and is sometimes known in the Western world as the Chinese violin or a Chinese two-stringed fiddle. It is used as a solo instrument as well as in small ensembles and large orchestras. It is the most popular of the huqin family of traditional bowed string instruments used by various ethnic groups of China. As a very versatile instrument, the erhu is used in both traditional and contemporary music arrangements, such as pop, rock and jazz.

In order to pass on and promote traditional Chinese culture around the world, the Asian Art Association Singapore is organizing the World Erhu Competition 2023. We invite renowned erhu performers and professors from around the world to be the judges. We look forward to seeing Erhu participants from all over the world here.

Winners of this competition will receive trophies, medals and certificates, as well as special comments written by the judges. The best works will be showcased on various platforms of the Asian Art Association Singapore.

ORGANIZER

Asian Art Association Singapore

ELIGIBILITY

Erhu Art Lovers and Professionals Worldwide

ENTRY STEP

Recording Performance Videos in Landscape Orientation

Before the performance, the performer faces the camera and announces the following text: "I am XXX from XXX, XXX (City, Country). Today is xxx (MM/DD/2023). The following program is for the World Erhu Competition 2023 held by the Asian Art Association Singapore. The piece I play is XXX (Erhu Tune Name)". After that, the performance shall be performed continuously without any editing, including doubling of the sound.

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Submit Your Application Form and Upload the Videos

Submit video files and score files by 24:00 of your local time on July 31, 2023

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Waiting for Award Information

On or By August 31, 2023

JUDGES

Alphabetical Order

Cheng Hsiao Mei

Full-time Associate Professor, Department of Chinese Music, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan

Ma Jiajun (JJ Ma)

Chinese Transboundary Erhu Performer & Player for Game Music of “Glory of the King” and “Genshin Impact”

Sun Huang

Chinese Famous Young Erhu Performer & Professor of Folk Music Department of Central Conservatory of Music

Wan Ji

Chinese Young Erhu Performer & Associate Professor of Erhu, Wuhan Conservatory of Music

Wong Sun Tat

Singaporean Erhu Player and Educator, Head of Chinese Music Department of NAFA

Yuanyuan Zhao

British erhu player & PhD and TA at School of Music, Leeds University

LIMIT OF ENTRIES

Amateur Preschool Group / Amateur Children Group / Amateur Middle-aged and Senior Group / Amateur Ensemble Group: One work of your choice

Amateur Youth Group: Two works of your choice

Professional Group / Professional Ensemble Group: Two works of your choice with different styles

GROUP

1649648824-分组2022

Amateur Preschool Group: 6 years old and under
Amateur Children A Group: 7 - 9 years old
Amateur Children B Group: 10 - 12 years old
Amateur Teenager A Group: 13 - 15 years old
Amateur Teenager B Group: 16 - 17 years old
Amateur Youth Group: 18 - 44 years old
Amateur Middle-aged and Senior Group: 45 years old and above
Amateur Huqin Ensemble Group: No Age Limited

Professional Platinum Group: 25 years old and above
Professional Youth A Group: 18 - 35 years old
Professional Youth B Group: 18 years old - 35 years old
Professional Teenager Group: 17 years old and under
Professional Huqin Ensemble Group: No Age Limited

*Professional groups are not simply grouped by age, please read the RULES in detail

Awards

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Platinum

5% of Each Group

Trophies Cup and Certificate

Judges' Comments

Invited to Record Award-winning Video

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Gold

10% of Each Group

Trophies Cup and Certificate

Judges' Comments

Invited to Record Award-winning Video

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Silver

25% of Each Group

Medal and Certificate

Judges' Comments

Invited to Record Award-winning Video

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Bronze

60% of Each Group

Medal and Certificate

Judges' Comments

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Best Original

Several

Medal and Certificate

Judges' Comments

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Best Mentor

Several

Certificate

Invited to Record Award-winning Video

SELECTION CRITERIA

- Difficulty of Music
- Mastery of Performance Techniques
- Musical Expression

FEE

S$99/person for Amateur Solo Group
S$129/person for Professional Solo Group

Amateur Ensemble Group S$199/group
Professional Ensemble Group S$299/group