The Competition Categories for String and Symphonic Orchestras

The Competition Categories
For string and symphonic Orchestras 

For the orchestras taking part at the competition, the music pieces appointed by the artistic committee of the festival are as followings:

For a String Orchestra: 

1. 8-12 Children:

Bartók, Béla (1881-1945):

Tänze aus Siebenbürgen

2. 13-15 Teenager I

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791):

2 movements of Divertimento in D major (KV136)

3. 16-18 teenager II

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907):

Aus Holbergs Zeit Suite op. 40

4. – 19 Youth / Adult

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976):

Simple Symphony op. 4

For a Symphonic Orchestra: 

4. – 19 Youth / Adult
Johann Strauss (1825-1899): The Fledermaus Ouverture
or.  
2 movements of W A Mozart Symphony No. 29, A-Major (KV 201)

Notice:

1) Each orchestra has to play as follows:
a. One music piece appointed by the Festival Artistic Committee as above.
b. One music piece, free choice by the orchestra itself;

2) The total time of the performance has to be less than 15 minutes. 
In case the total time of the 2 music pieces is much less than 15 minutes, the orchestra can play an additional music piece at its free choice.

3) Orchestras must meet the age requirements. Max. 10% of the orchestra members of each orchestra are allowed to exceed the age limit.

Note:

Cancelled because of the influence of the Covid-19, 

Welcome to the online event of World Orchestra Festival in 2021!