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2000
THE 6TH
INTERNATIONAL OBOE COMPETITION OF TOKYO
November 13 - November 20, 2000
Tokyo, Japan

Presented by
Sony Music Foundation

Supported by
AGENCY FOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS
THE JAPAN OBOE ASSOCIATION

With the cooperation of
JAPAN AIRLINES
SONY CORPORATION

In collaboration with
JAPAN DOUBLE-REED INC.

■ PURPOSE ■

The purpose of THE INTERNATIONAL OBOE COMPETITION OF TOKYO is to promote the true artistic value of oboe performances, as well as to discover and endeavor in cultivating talented musicians. Moreover, it aims to expand their opportunities both in Japan and abroad, and to contribute to the international cultivation of classical music.

IN HOSTING "THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL OBOE COMPETITION OF TOKYO"

In considering the current state of music in Japan, it is tremendously gratifying to note the extent to which music appreciation has increased among the public, leading Japan to become one of the most prominent markets for music in the world. It is encouraging to see many of our musicians active internationally and making remarkable achievements in a variety of competitions.
However, the focus of most international competitions has been limited to piano, violin and vocal performances. Lately, wind instruments have been featured in competitions. Yet, our Competition can be said to be the one and only full-scale competition that focuses solely on the oboe.
I consider the oboe as a very important instrument, that can even determine the quality of the entire orchestra. The sound of the oboe I heard in 1954 in Germany where I studied music was so beautiful and moving, that I realized the importance of this instrument. Up until then, in Japan, the oboe tended to be in the shadows of other instruments, with its true artistic value left unnoticed. Half a century later, the true artistic value of the oboe is still not yet justly evaluated, despite its essential role in the orchestra and unfathomable possibilities as both a solo and an ensemble instrument.
The aim of Sony Music Foundation is to promote the true artistic value of the oboe, and to introduce talented oboists to the larger world. We have been successfully hosting this Competition every three years since 1985, including the current 6th year. Every competition brings forth more and more talented musicians. We believe that this competition will be as successful as ever.
Finally, we would like to thank all of you who have shared our spirit of "contributing to international exchange and promoting the art of music" and also for your kind understanding, support and cooperation.

Sony Music Foundation
"The 6th Oboe Competition of Tokyo" Committee

Chairman, Norio Ohga

■ Committee of the 6th International Oboe Competition of Tokyo ■

Chairman	Norio OHGA
Management Committee	Taisuke OHNISHI (Chairman) Yoko KOJIMA Seizo MARUYAMA Takehiko NITORI
Chairman of Jury	Solo Oboist of Berliner Philharmonisches Orchester
Jury	Maurice BOURGUE Principal Oboist of Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Oboist of London Chamber Orchestra Yoko KOJIMA Oboist, member of NHK Symphony Orchestra Lecturer of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music Richard KILLMER Professor of Oboe of Eastman School of Music Seizo MARUYAMA Oboist, former member of NHK Symphony Orchestra Former professor of Kunitachi College of Music Takehiko NITORI Oboist, former member of NHK Symphony Orchestra Professor of Seitoku University (in alphabetical order)

DATES

Preliminary Screening (tape audition / closed) the middle of May, 2000
First Stage (open to the public) November 13th(Mon.) and 14th(Tues.)
Second Stage (open to the public) November 16th(Thurs.), 17th(Fri.) and 18th(Sat.)
Final Stage (open to the public) November 20th(Mon.)

VENUE

Tsuda Hall
Address: 1-18-24 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3402-1851

ELIGIBILITY

Anyone who was born between 1970 and 1982l; is eligible except for the previous first prize winners of the Competition.

REQUIRED REPERTOIRE

[Preliminary Screening (tape audition)]The following three pieces;

F. Poulenc: Sonata (1962) ~2nd and 3rd movements
R. Schumann: 3 Romances for Oboe and Piano, op.94 ~3rd Romance
#It should be G. Henle edition
P. Hindemith: Sonata for Oboe and Piano ~1st movement

[First Stage]The following two pieces;

Antal Dorati: Five pieces for Oboe Solo ~No. 1, 2 and 5

W. A. Mozart: Concerto for Oboe in C Major, K.314(285d) ~2nd and 3rd movements

[Second Stage] The following three pieces;

Marin Marais: Les Folies d'Espagne for Oboe and Basso Continuo
All of the following pieces to be performed;
No. 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32
#It should be Leduc edition
#To be accompanied by harpsichord and basso continuo

B. A. Zimmermann: Concerto for Oboe (1952)

Choose one from the followings;
(a) L. Berio: Sequenza VII for Oboe Solo
(b) K. Stockhausen: "In Freundschaft" for Oboe Solo
(c) N. Skalkottas: Concertino for Oboe and Piano

[Final Stage]The following three pieces;

T. Takemitsu: Entre-temps for Oboe and String Quartet
#To be accompanied by string quartet

C.P.E. Bach: Sonata in A Minor for Oboe Solo (Flute), Wq.132 (Amadeus)

R. Strauss: Concerto for Oboe (complete)

NOTE:
(1) Among the required repertoire mentioned above, the ones with

must be performed by memory.
(2) All required repertoires shall be accompanied by piano, except for ones with specific notification and solo pieces. (A=442Hz)
(3) The third test piece for the Second Stage should be chosen and stated in the application form.

PRELIMINARY SCREENING

(1) Application

Each applicant is required to submit the designated application form fully filled in and the recording of his/her performance of the required repertoire in the form of an audio cassette tape, MD, CD, CDR or DAT. The recorded tape should be labeled with applicant's name and date(s)/place(s) of recording. Recording should not be edited, and should be made no earlier than December 1999. The type of the Dolby system should be clearly identified, if applicable.
Three photographs (4.0cm x 5.5cm) of waist-up, taken within the past 6 months should also be submitted. One of three should be attached to the application form. All application material, once submitted, are not returnable.

(2) Tape Audition Deadline

The application material including the application form and the recording should be received by the Secretariat by May 10th(Wed.), 2000. (3) Mailing Address (Secretariat)

(4) Notification of Results

Each applicant will be notified of the tape audition result by mail by the end of June, 2000.

FOR THOSE WHO PASSED THE TAPE AUDITION

(1) Fee

(2) Travel and Accommodations

Entrants are responsible for their own travel expenses. Those who reside outside of Japan will receive the stipend as follows upon the First Stage:
50,000 YEN for entrants from North/South America, Europe, Oceania and Africa.
25,000 YEN for entrants from Asia.
Entrants are responsible for their own accommodation expenses. For foreign nationals who reside outside of Japan, the Committee will bear the room charge for the duration of the Competition as specified below. The same policy may apply to the Japanese nationals who reside outside of Japan, if so decides the Committee. The hotel will be designated by the Committee.

(4) Others

Entrants are responsible for obtaining necessary visas. Required documents will be provided by the Committee upon request.
Entrants are responsible for having themselves insured at their own discretion against illness, accident and/or probable liabilities for the duration of the Competition.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS

The result will be announced upon conclusion of each stage.
First Stage......November 14th (Tues.)
Second Stage...November 18th (Sat.)
Final Stage.....November 20th (Mon.)

AWARD PRESENTATION CEREMONY

There will be an award presentation ceremony following the announcement of the results of the Final Stage.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

First Prize..........Certificate and cash prize of 1,500,000 YEN
Second Prize.......Certificate and cash prize of 800,000 YEN
Third Prize.........Certificate and cash prize of 300,000 YEN
When there are more than two winners for the same prize, separate cash prizes shall be decided by the Committee.
The prize may not be given at all when no one is deemed to be qualified.It will be awarded by Japan Airlines to one of the entrants chosen by the Committee from the ones residing in Japan. The prize may not be given when no one is deemed to be qualified. This may apply to the winner who is to start studying abroad within a year from the completion of the Competition.
Special Scholarship Award...Cash prize of 100,000 YEN
It will be given to all the finalists except for the winners of the first prize, second prize, and third prize.
SONY Award
A memento will be given by Sony Corporation to all the finalists.
Other prizes and awards may be offered by corporation(s) and/or individual(s) who share the spirit of the Competition.
The above cash prizes and stipends are taxable in accordance with the laws of Japan.

RIGHTS

The Committee reserves the right to photograph, audio/visual record and broadcast/telecast the Competition in all or in part.

OTHERS

This document is originally in the language of Japanese, and the original text shall prevail the English translation which is made only for the reason of convenience.
Any dispute arising out of, or in connection with the Competition shall be settled in accordance with the laws of Japan.

■

The International Oboe Competition of Tokyo
The Results of the Final Stages

■

[ I : 1985 ]

Date: November 2
Venue: Japan Education Hall

First Prize

No one qualified

Second Prize

Isao TSUJI [Japan] (Japan Double-Reed Award)

Second Prize

[France]

Third Prize

Jean-Pierre ARNAUD [France]

Katsuhide UENO [Japan](Study Abroad Award)
Rie YOSHIOKA [Japan] (Study Abroad Award)
Katsuya WATANABE [Japan] (JAL Award)

[ II : 1988 ]

Date: November 27
Venue: Casals Hall

First Prize

No one qualified

Second Prize

Alex KLEIN [Brazil]

Second Prize

Jacques TYS [France]

Third Prize

Peter W. COOPER [U.S.A.]

Fourth Prize

Antje von MOOCK [Germany]

Masahiko INOUE[Japan](Study Abroad Award)
Mika TAKAI [Japan](JAL Award)

[ III : 1991 ]

Date: November 26
Venue: Casals Hall

First Prize

[France]

Second Prize

Brigitte HORLITZ [Germany](Mozart Award)

Third Prize

Mika TAKAI [Japan]

Fourth Prize

Antje von MOOCK [Germany]

Laurent GIGNOUX [Switzerland]
Takahiro WATANABE [Japan](JAL Award)
Sebastien MARQUIS [Canada]

Mozart award
This award was given to the best performer of Mozart Oboe Quartet in F Major at the final stage of the Competition in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the death of this great composer.

[ IV : 1994 ]

Date: October 21
Venue: Tsuda Hall

First Prize

Giovanni DEANGELI [Italy]

First Prize

Paolo GRAZIA [Italy]

Second Prize

No one qualified

Third Prize

Helene B. DEVILLENEUVE [France]
Isaac J. DUARTE [Brazil]
Philippe GIORGI [France]
Irene MUELLER [Germany]
Igor STOROSHENKO [Russia]

[ V : 1997 ]

Date: November 8
Venue: Tsuda Hall

First Prize

No one qualified

Second Prize

Yeon-Hee KWAK [Korea]

Third Prize

Anne REGINE [France]

Third Prize

Eric SPELLER [France]

Marianne LEGENDRE [France]
Sebastian HILDEN [Germany]

[ VI : 2000 ]

Date: November 20
Venue: Tsuda Hall

First Prize

Alexsandre GATTET [France]

Second Prize

No one qualified

Third Prize

Pavel SOKOLOV [Russia]

Third Prize

Gildas PRADO [France]
Takahiro KASE [Japan](JAL Award)

[France]