The Prokofiev Museum invites registrations for the 5th Open Composers' Competition "Prokofiev's Time", which this year is presented in the category "Composition for Balalaika, Bayan and Saxophone, 'In the Folk Spirit'"

The Prokofiev Museum invites registrations for the 5th Open Composers' Competition "Prokofiev's Time", which this year is presented in the category "Composition for Balalaika, Bayan and Saxophone, 'In the Folk Spirit'". Musicians may submit their applications until 1 November. The jury is chaired by Vladimir Tarnopolsky, Professor at the Moscow Conservatoire. The open final of the competition will take place on 10 December 2020 in the concert hall of the S.S. Prokofiev Museum. The competition regulations and contact details for applications can be found on the museum's website.

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September digest on archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

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The Prokofiev Museum invites registrations for the 5th Open Composers' Competition "Prokofiev's Time", which this year is presented in the category "Composition for Balalaika, Bayan and Saxophone, 'In the Folk Spirit'"

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