Concours "De Bach au Jazz"

11/06/2021

Thank you for participating in our competition! We wish you the best of luck! 🎹❤️

Thank you for participating in our competition! We wish you the best of luck! 🎹❤️

02/06/2021

Now is your last chance to submit to our competition 😉 The deadline is approaching, less than 5 days left! ⌛️ We can’t wait to listen to your performances! Good luck once again.

Now is your last chance to submit to our competition 😉 The deadline is approaching, less than 5 days left! ⌛️ We can’t wait to listen to your performances! Good luck once again.

24/05/2021

ANNOUNCEMENT

We’d like to inform you that the submission date for the classical piano section has been postponed till the 6th of June.

Along with that, for your convenience, we’ve changed some of the rules of our competition:

1. The spoken announcement of the contents is no longer necessary
2. Each piece can be recorded in SEPERATE VIDEOS!

For more information, you can always visit our website www.concours-debachaujazz.com

We still encourage you not to wait until the very last moment. We cannot wait to listen to your performances! Good luck!

ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ

Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι η καταληκτική ημερομηνία δήλωσης συμμετοχής στον διαγωνισμό μας παρατείνεται μέχρι τις 6 Ιουνίου.

Επίσης, προς διευκόλυνσή σας, έχουν γίνει κάποιες αλλαγές στους όρους του διαγωνισμού, τους οποίους αναφέρουμε παρακάτω:

1. ΔΕΝ είναι πλέον απαραίτητο οι διαγωνιζόμενοι να αναφέρουν τα έργα που θα ερμηνεύσουν στο βίντεο.

2. Κάθε έργο μπορεί να βιντεοσκοπηθεί ΧΩΡΙΣΤΑ.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, επισκεφτείτε την ιστοσελίδα μας, www.concours-debachaujazz.com

Σας συνιστούμε να μην περιμένετε μέχρι την τελευταία στιγμή. Ανυπομονούμε να σας καλωσορίσουμε στον διαγωνισμό μας! Καλή επιτυχία!

ANNOUNCEMENT

We’d like to inform you that the submission date for the classical piano section has been postponed till the 6th of June.

Along with that, for your convenience, we’ve changed some of the rules of our competition:

1. The spoken announcement of the contents is no longer necessary
2. Each piece can be recorded in SEPERATE VIDEOS!

For more information, you can always visit our website www.concours-debachaujazz.com

We still encourage you not to wait until the very last moment. We cannot wait to listen to your performances! Good luck!

ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ

Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι η καταληκτική ημερομηνία δήλωσης συμμετοχής στον διαγωνισμό μας παρατείνεται μέχρι τις 6 Ιουνίου.

Επίσης, προς διευκόλυνσή σας, έχουν γίνει κάποιες αλλαγές στους όρους του διαγωνισμού, τους οποίους αναφέρουμε παρακάτω:

1. ΔΕΝ είναι πλέον απαραίτητο οι διαγωνιζόμενοι να αναφέρουν τα έργα που θα ερμηνεύσουν στο βίντεο.

2. Κάθε έργο μπορεί να βιντεοσκοπηθεί ΧΩΡΙΣΤΑ.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, επισκεφτείτε την ιστοσελίδα μας, www.concours-debachaujazz.com

Σας συνιστούμε να μην περιμένετε μέχρι την τελευταία στιγμή. Ανυπομονούμε να σας καλωσορίσουμε στον διαγωνισμό μας! Καλή επιτυχία!

20/05/2021

The deadline for our competition is approaching! Less than two weeks left...⏳We strongly suggest you do not wait until the last moment. 🙏 Visit our website (link in bio) to find more about how to apply. Good luck! 🎹

The deadline for our competition is approaching! Less than two weeks left...⏳We strongly suggest you do not wait until the last moment. 🙏 Visit our website (link in bio) to find more about how to apply. Good luck! 🎹

02/05/2021

ATTENTION!
The Jazz Section of our competition has been postponed until further notice, later this year.
The classical piano section will proceed as planned. 🎵

ATTENTION!
The Jazz Section of our competition has been postponed until further notice, later this year.
The classical piano section will proceed as planned. 🎵

29/04/2021

Talented 7-Year-Old Musician Shines With Her Balalaika In The Orchestra

Talented 7-Year-Old Musician Shines With Her Balalaika In The Orchestra

16/04/2021

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Rainer Böhm

Born in Ravensburg in Southern Germany in 1977 and now based in Cologne, Rainer Böhm has been involved as a bandleader and as a sideman in more than 50 CD recordings and made his mark through some excellent projects as an internationally sought-after pianist in the jazz scene.

2011 his Album “Berlin - New York” appeared on ACT with saxophonist Ben Kraef, Marcus Gilmore on the drums and bassist John Patitucci. Böhm is also known as a long-standing member of the trio of Germany’s pre-eminent bassist, Dieter Ilg and take part in ACT productions like „Otello Live At Schloss Elmau”, "Parsifal", "Mein Beethoven" and "B-A-C-H". The concept of crossing frontiers of genres is at the core of Böhm's musical identity: He is one of those genre-defiers for whom classical music and jazz are not in opposition to each other, but perfectly complementary polarities situated around a central task: how to convey emotions through music. Also he is able to rely on a stupendous technique: seldom can such deft alternation of left and right hands in melody and chordal accompaniment been heard as in his first soloalbum “hydor” that will be released in October 2018. There he surprises with wonderful harmonic resolutions, strongly rhythmic playing, and contrasting aggressive syncopation with a calm steady pulse as an underlying ostinato.

In addition to his work as a pianist, Rainer Böhm teaches as a professor of jazz piano and ensemble direction at conservatories Nuremberg and Mannheim, where he is one of their youngest professors.

He has been awarded several times, for example with the Jazz Prize of the Nürnberger Nachrichten, the New German Jazz Prize, the prize for the best soloist in international jazz competitions in Hoeilaart/Belgium in 2002 and in Getxo/Spain in 2005, the Award of the Deutsche Schallplattenkritik in 2003 and 2007, the first prize in the international Piano Solo Contest in Freiburg in 2007 and the Landesjazzpreis Bade-Württemberg in 2010).

As a sideman Böhm played with jazzstars like Dave Liebman, John Patitucci, Mark Turner, Albert Mangelsdorff, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Donny McCaslin and Randy Brecker.

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Rainer Böhm

Born in Ravensburg in Southern Germany in 1977 and now based in Cologne, Rainer Böhm has been involved as a bandleader and as a sideman in more than 50 CD recordings and made his mark through some excellent projects as an internationally sought-after pianist in the jazz scene.

2011 his Album “Berlin - New York” appeared on ACT with saxophonist Ben Kraef, Marcus Gilmore on the drums and bassist John Patitucci. Böhm is also known as a long-standing member of the trio of Germany’s pre-eminent bassist, Dieter Ilg and take part in ACT productions like „Otello Live At Schloss Elmau”, "Parsifal", "Mein Beethoven" and "B-A-C-H". The concept of crossing frontiers of genres is at the core of Böhm's musical identity: He is one of those genre-defiers for whom classical music and jazz are not in opposition to each other, but perfectly complementary polarities situated around a central task: how to convey emotions through music. Also he is able to rely on a stupendous technique: seldom can such deft alternation of left and right hands in melody and chordal accompaniment been heard as in his first soloalbum “hydor” that will be released in October 2018. There he surprises with wonderful harmonic resolutions, strongly rhythmic playing, and contrasting aggressive syncopation with a calm steady pulse as an underlying ostinato.

In addition to his work as a pianist, Rainer Böhm teaches as a professor of jazz piano and ensemble direction at conservatories Nuremberg and Mannheim, where he is one of their youngest professors.

He has been awarded several times, for example with the Jazz Prize of the Nürnberger Nachrichten, the New German Jazz Prize, the prize for the best soloist in international jazz competitions in Hoeilaart/Belgium in 2002 and in Getxo/Spain in 2005, the Award of the Deutsche Schallplattenkritik in 2003 and 2007, the first prize in the international Piano Solo Contest in Freiburg in 2007 and the Landesjazzpreis Bade-Württemberg in 2010).

As a sideman Böhm played with jazzstars like Dave Liebman, John Patitucci, Mark Turner, Albert Mangelsdorff, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Donny McCaslin and Randy Brecker.

16/04/2021

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Boyan Vodenitcharov

Boyan Vodenitcharov is a Bulgarian pianist and composer.
While a student in Sofia's State Conservatory (where he was later a teacher) he won the 1982 National Composition Competition, and was awarded 3rd prizes in the ###III Concorso Busoni and the X Queen Elisabeth competition. After finishing his studies he began an international concert career.

In 1991 Vodenitcharov settled in Belgium. He is a teacher at Brussels' Koninklijk Conservatorium.

In addition to classical works, he has released two albums with Belgian saxophone player Steve Houben that mix classical music and jazz: Les Valses (2003 on the Mogno label) and Darker Scales (2011 on Igloo Records).

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Boyan Vodenitcharov

Boyan Vodenitcharov is a Bulgarian pianist and composer.
While a student in Sofia's State Conservatory (where he was later a teacher) he won the 1982 National Composition Competition, and was awarded 3rd prizes in the ###III Concorso Busoni and the X Queen Elisabeth competition. After finishing his studies he began an international concert career.

In 1991 Vodenitcharov settled in Belgium. He is a teacher at Brussels' Koninklijk Conservatorium.

In addition to classical works, he has released two albums with Belgian saxophone player Steve Houben that mix classical music and jazz: Les Valses (2003 on the Mogno label) and Darker Scales (2011 on Igloo Records).

16/04/2021

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
George Kontrafouris

Giorgos Kontrafouris was born in Athens, Greece in 1967. He studied classical piano at the National Conservatory in Athens. At the age of 16, he turned his interest to jazz music and he followed up jazz improvised lessons with Markos Alexiou. He studied also with Jim Beard and Jarmo Savolainen. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from Sibelius Academy in Finland.

He has performed as piano or organ player with many famous and outstanding musicians such as: Mark Johnson, Arild Andersen, Marcus Stockhausen, Louisiana Red, Keith Copeland, Andy Sheppard, Ralph Peterson Jr., Bob Brozman, Carla Cook, Alvester Garnett, Stepko Gut, Olivier Gatto, David Liebman, Houston Pearson, Eric Alexander, David Sills, Lou Donaldson, Sam Newsome, Jamie Hadad, Deborah Davies, Benny Golson, Tim Hagans, Bob Shepard, Carmen Lundy, Sheila Jordan, Jukkis Uotila, Wade Mikkola, Takis Paterelis, Stratos Vougas, Dimos Dimitriadis, Lydia Fylipovic, T. Spasov, A. Pacatius.

He has been teaching jazz piano and organ for several years in Ionian University and in Athenaeum Conservatory in Greece and in Sibelius Academy in Finland.
He has already given Master Classes in various schools in Greece, Ireland, Indonesia, and Estonia so far.

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
George Kontrafouris

Giorgos Kontrafouris was born in Athens, Greece in 1967. He studied classical piano at the National Conservatory in Athens. At the age of 16, he turned his interest to jazz music and he followed up jazz improvised lessons with Markos Alexiou. He studied also with Jim Beard and Jarmo Savolainen. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from Sibelius Academy in Finland.

He has performed as piano or organ player with many famous and outstanding musicians such as: Mark Johnson, Arild Andersen, Marcus Stockhausen, Louisiana Red, Keith Copeland, Andy Sheppard, Ralph Peterson Jr., Bob Brozman, Carla Cook, Alvester Garnett, Stepko Gut, Olivier Gatto, David Liebman, Houston Pearson, Eric Alexander, David Sills, Lou Donaldson, Sam Newsome, Jamie Hadad, Deborah Davies, Benny Golson, Tim Hagans, Bob Shepard, Carmen Lundy, Sheila Jordan, Jukkis Uotila, Wade Mikkola, Takis Paterelis, Stratos Vougas, Dimos Dimitriadis, Lydia Fylipovic, T. Spasov, A. Pacatius.

He has been teaching jazz piano and organ for several years in Ionian University and in Athenaeum Conservatory in Greece and in Sibelius Academy in Finland.
He has already given Master Classes in various schools in Greece, Ireland, Indonesia, and Estonia so far.

16/04/2021

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Dimitris Kalantzis

Dimitris Kalantzis was born in Athens and studied piano and theory at the Music School of Athens and the Athenian School of Music, graduating with a piano and fugue degree (High Distinction).In 1990 he continued his studies at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music ( Jazz department) and graduated in 1994 attaining his Diploma with Distinction. Later on, he was awarded a music scholarship from Berklee College of Music as a result of an audition held at the F.Nakas School of Music. He worked as a teacher at various Schools such as the Music High School of Piraeus, Athenaeum School of Music, and the Ionian University (Jazz- Department ). He has collaborated with prominent musicians of the Greek and international jazz scene such as: Andy Sheppard, Alex Foster, Ralph Peterson, Rex Richardson, Dennis Baptiste, Abram Wilson, Marcelo Peliteri, Ron Afif, Tony Remy, Amik Guerra and Takis Paterelis, Takis Barberis, Giorgos Fakanas, Dimos Dimitriadis, Dimitris Vassilakis, Alex Ktistakis,Yiannis Lukatos,Yiorgos Georgiadis,Serafim Bellos … He has played on the following recordings : "Let the blues talk"- T.Paterelis, "Secret Path"- D. Vassilakis, "Blink " - G.Polyhronakos, "Echos " - G.Fakanas, and live at the "Jazz Upstairs" - Rex Richardson and other. He was a member of the National Orchestra of Greek Music under the direction of Stavros Xarhakos for few years. Within the framework of the Orchestra (K.O.E.M) he had the chance to collaborate with artists such as: Dionyssis Savvopoulos, Loukianos Kilaidonis, Notis Mavroudis, Vasilis Dimitriou, Ilias Andriopoulos, Marios Tokas, Manolis Mitsias, Dimitra Galani, Maria Farantouri.

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Dimitris Kalantzis

Dimitris Kalantzis was born in Athens and studied piano and theory at the Music School of Athens and the Athenian School of Music, graduating with a piano and fugue degree (High Distinction).In 1990 he continued his studies at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music ( Jazz department) and graduated in 1994 attaining his Diploma with Distinction. Later on, he was awarded a music scholarship from Berklee College of Music as a result of an audition held at the F.Nakas School of Music. He worked as a teacher at various Schools such as the Music High School of Piraeus, Athenaeum School of Music, and the Ionian University (Jazz- Department ). He has collaborated with prominent musicians of the Greek and international jazz scene such as: Andy Sheppard, Alex Foster, Ralph Peterson, Rex Richardson, Dennis Baptiste, Abram Wilson, Marcelo Peliteri, Ron Afif, Tony Remy, Amik Guerra and Takis Paterelis, Takis Barberis, Giorgos Fakanas, Dimos Dimitriadis, Dimitris Vassilakis, Alex Ktistakis,Yiannis Lukatos,Yiorgos Georgiadis,Serafim Bellos … He has played on the following recordings : "Let the blues talk"- T.Paterelis, "Secret Path"- D. Vassilakis, "Blink " - G.Polyhronakos, "Echos " - G.Fakanas, and live at the "Jazz Upstairs" - Rex Richardson and other. He was a member of the National Orchestra of Greek Music under the direction of Stavros Xarhakos for few years. Within the framework of the Orchestra (K.O.E.M) he had the chance to collaborate with artists such as: Dionyssis Savvopoulos, Loukianos Kilaidonis, Notis Mavroudis, Vasilis Dimitriou, Ilias Andriopoulos, Marios Tokas, Manolis Mitsias, Dimitra Galani, Maria Farantouri.

16/04/2021

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Kàroly Binder

Károly Binder (1956) is an Hungarian composer, pianist and music teacher.

He began his classical music studies at the age of five. At first, playing the piano was a hobby for him and he harbored ambitions of being a doctor. Despite applying to medical school three times, he was rejected due to his intellectual origins (his father was a doctor, his mother was a teacher) being anathema to the official socialist system, and thus he decided to join the Jazz Department of the Béla Bartók Vocational Music School. He graduated under János Gonda's tutelage in 1979, and continued his classical music studies meanwhile. He got his diploma (summa cm laude) in 2000 at the Jazz Department of the Music Teacher Training Institute of Budapest (Liszt Ferenc University of Music) as a jazz pianist, teacher, jazz composer and teacher of jazz theory. He also received a diploma in 2003 from the Liszt Ferenc University of Music (for singing, music, solfeggio, music theory, choral conducting).

In 1981, he won the International Jazz Pianist Competition in Kalisz (Poland). He recorded his first album in 1982 with the contribution of world-famous Danish free jazz musician John Tchicai. In 1989, Károly Binder founded the Binder Music Manufactory record label. A few years later, Hungaroton Records scrapped one of his albums because they couldn’t store it, which led Binder to publish his and other artist’s records himself. Since 1993 he published more than 100 records: his own albums, and music beyond the interests of profit-driven big record labels – mainly modern, jazz and experimental music. He taught at the Erkel Ferenc Music School, the Jazz Department of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, the Jazz Department of the Music Teacher Training Insitute of Budapest (Liszt Ferenc University of Music). Since 2007 he is the department head and an associate professor of the Jazz Department of the Liszt Ferenc University of Music.

Our Jury - Piano Jazz
Kàroly Binder

Károly Binder (1956) is an Hungarian composer, pianist and music teacher.

He began his classical music studies at the age of five. At first, playing the piano was a hobby for him and he harbored ambitions of being a doctor. Despite applying to medical school three times, he was rejected due to his intellectual origins (his father was a doctor, his mother was a teacher) being anathema to the official socialist system, and thus he decided to join the Jazz Department of the Béla Bartók Vocational Music School. He graduated under János Gonda's tutelage in 1979, and continued his classical music studies meanwhile. He got his diploma (summa cm laude) in 2000 at the Jazz Department of the Music Teacher Training Institute of Budapest (Liszt Ferenc University of Music) as a jazz pianist, teacher, jazz composer and teacher of jazz theory. He also received a diploma in 2003 from the Liszt Ferenc University of Music (for singing, music, solfeggio, music theory, choral conducting).

In 1981, he won the International Jazz Pianist Competition in Kalisz (Poland). He recorded his first album in 1982 with the contribution of world-famous Danish free jazz musician John Tchicai. In 1989, Károly Binder founded the Binder Music Manufactory record label. A few years later, Hungaroton Records scrapped one of his albums because they couldn’t store it, which led Binder to publish his and other artist’s records himself. Since 1993 he published more than 100 records: his own albums, and music beyond the interests of profit-driven big record labels – mainly modern, jazz and experimental music. He taught at the Erkel Ferenc Music School, the Jazz Department of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, the Jazz Department of the Music Teacher Training Insitute of Budapest (Liszt Ferenc University of Music). Since 2007 he is the department head and an associate professor of the Jazz Department of the Liszt Ferenc University of Music.