Eric Ericson Award

규정 & 레퍼토리

참가 신청 & 참가비

• Applications are accepted by email through 1 February 2027. The organizer gives no cutoff hour. All nationalities may apply. Applicants must be 35 or younger on 20 October 2027 and understand basic English. Disclose regular studies with any juror when applying.
• Send one email to ericericsonaward@sverigesradio.se with two PDF or Word files: one with CV, full name, address, telephone, date of birth and both video URLs; the other with a passport or ID copy. The public checklist lists no fee, photo, recommendation letter or recording witness. Applicants outside Europe requesting a travel grant write “Travel Grant” next to their name.

경연 단계 & 시간 제한

Video preselection · performance and rehearsal · 8–10 minutes each

• One video shows a choir or vocal ensemble performance, with or without an audience. The other shows a rehearsal. Use contrasting repertoire and unaccompanied singing in both. One video may combine two performances, up to 10 minutes. Film from the choir’s perspective with the conductor facing the camera, use English for spoken instructions and capture clear audio.
• Record in 2026 or 2027 and indicate the year in the videos. Trimming is permitted, other editing is prohibited. Submit accessible unlisted links on YouTube or equivalent. The same submitted material is used through three committee stages, yielding eight semifinalists and four reserves. Results on 21 May 2027.

Semifinals · 20–21 October · one assigned piece per day · 30-minute slots

• All eight conduct both days in Swedish Radio Studio 2. Swap between Allmänna Sången and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir. The 19 October draw assigns the order and a fixed pair of works, with each slot an open rehearsal.
• Pairs I–IV, day 1 / day 2: I Bruckner Os justi / Sköld We know not where the dragons fly; II Tjörnhöj Crowd crystal / Lauridsen Io piango; III Nystedt O Crux / Byström Gloria; IV Sandström Lobet den Herrn / Bäck Se, vi gå nu upp till Jerusalem.
• Pairs V–VIII: V Bäck Natten är framskriden / Sandström Lobet den Herrn; VI Byström Gloria / Nystedt O Crux; VII Lauridsen Io piango / Tjörnhöj Crowd crystal; VIII Sköld We know not where the dragons fly / Bruckner Christus factus est.

Final · 23 October at 15:00 · one drawn work

• Three finalists draw their programme and order on 21 October. Conduct the Swedish Radio Choir at Berwaldhallen. The draw assigns one work: Lidholm Grekisk gravrelief, Forte Silent steps or Rautavaara Die Erste Elegie. The schedule gives each finalist a 45-minute rehearsal on 22 October and a 30-minute dress rehearsal on 23 October. The jury enforces performance durations.

레퍼토리

• The PDF lists score editions in section 6. Be available from 19 to 24 October. The organizer covers lodging and local transport. Competitors arrange travel to Stockholm. Selected applicants outside Europe may qualify for a limited grant of up to SEK 10,000 with receipt. Cooperate with required media activities.

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