All participants of the Competition can enroll in 5 categories:
I - Soloists of instrumental creativity (piano, bow and string instruments, wind instruments, guitar, accordion, etc.)
Free software, no compulsory works.
JUNIOR A - 5-8 years old, maximum performance 4 minutes / € 40.00
JUNIOR B - 9-12 years old, maximum performance 5 minutes / € 40.00
JUNIOR C - 13-15 years old, maximum performance 7 minutes / € 40.00
SENIOR D - 16-18 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 60.00
SENIOR E - 19-21 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 60.00
SENIOR F - over 21 years old, performance maximum 10 minutes / € 60.00
Children under 7 years old - 20% discount on participation
Children from 7 to 9 years old - 10% discount for participation
Adults over 60 - 10% discount
Disabled people, orphans, children from large families - 50% discount
Distance participation (without the inscription on the diploma “in absentia”) - 50% discount
II - Classical vocal soloists (academic vocal, soprano, mezzo soprano, tenor, baritone, bass)
Free software, no compulsory works.
JUNIOR A - 5-8 years old, maximum performance 4 minutes / € 40.00
JUNIOR B - 9-12 years old, maximum performance 5 minutes / € 40.00
JUNIOR C - 13-15 years old, maximum performance 7 minutes / € 40.00
SENIOR D - 16-18 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 60.00
SENIOR E - 19-21 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 60.00
SENIOR F - over 21 years old, performance maximum 10 minutes / € 60.00
Children under 7 years old - 20% discount on participation
Children from 7 to 9 years old - 10% discount for participation
Adults over 60 - 10% discount
Disabled people, orphans, children from large families - 50% discount
Distance participation (without the inscription on the diploma “in absentia”) - 50% discount
III - Musical ensembles and chamber music (2-10 elements)
Free software, no compulsory works.
JUNIOR A - 5-8 years old, maximum performance 4 minutes / € 20.00 / for each element
JUNIOR B - 9-12 years old, maximum performance 5 minutes / € 20.00 / for each element
JUNIOR C - 13-15 years old, maximum performance 7 minutes / € 20.00 / for each element
SENIOR D - 16-18 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 30.00 / for each element
SENIOR E - 19-21 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 30.00 / for each element
SENIOR F - over 21 years old, performance maximum 10 minutes / € 30.00 / for each element
Children under 7 years old - 20% discount on participation
Children from 7 to 9 years old - 10% discount for participation
Adults over 60 - 10% discount
Disabled people, orphans, children from large families - 50% discount
Distance participation (without the inscription on the diploma “in absentia”) - 50% discount
IV – Adult vocal ensembles, orchestras, choirs
Free software, no compulsory works.
Vocal ensemble - up to 10 elements
SENIOR D - 16-18 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 30.00 / per element
SENIOR E - 19-21 years old, maximum performance 12 minutes / € 30.00 / per element
SENIOR F - over 21 years old, performance maximum 15 minutes / € 30.00 / per element
Chorus - more than 10 elements
SENIOR D - 16-18 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 300.00 / per choir
SENIOR E - 19-21 years old, performance maximum 12 minutes / € 300.00 / per choir
SENIOR F - over 21 years old, performance maximum 15 minutes / € 300.00 / per choir
Orchestra - more than 10 elements
SENIOR D - 16-18 years old, performance maximum 10 minutes / € 300.00 / per orchestra
SENIOR E - 19-21 years old, performance maximum 15 minutes / € 300.00 / per orchestra
SENIOR F - over 21 years old, performance maximum 20 minutes / € 300.00 / per orchestra
Adults over 60 - 10% discount
Disabled people, orphans, children from large families - 50% discount
Distance participation (without the inscription on the diploma “in absentia”) - 50% discount
V - Children's and youth ensembles, orchestras, choirs
Free software, no compulsory works.
Vocal ensemble - up to 10 elements
JUNIOR A - 5-8 years old, maximum performance 8 minutes / € 20.00 / for each element
JUNIOR B - 9-12 years old, performance maximum 10 minutes / € 20.00 / for each element
JUNIOR C - 13-15 years old, maximum performance 12 minutes / € 20.00 / for each element
Chorus - more than 10 elements
JUNIOR A - 5-8 years old, maximum performance 8 minutes / € 200.00 / per choir
JUNIOR B - 9-12 years old, maximum performance 10 minutes / € 200.00 / per choir
JUNIOR C - 13-15 years old, performance maximum 12 minutes / € 200.00 / per choir
Orchestra - more than 10 elements
JUNIOR A - 5-8 years old, maximum performance 8 minutes / € 200.00 / per orchestra
JUNIOR B - 9-12 years old, performance maximum 10 minutes / € 200.00 / per orchestra
JUNIOR C - 13-15 years old, maximum performance 15 minutes / € 200.00 / per orchestra
Children under 7 years old - 20% discount on participation
Children from 7 to 9 years old - 10% discount for participation
Adults over 60 - 10% discount
Disabled people, orphans, children from large families - 50% discount
Distance participation (without the inscription on the diploma “in absentia”) - 50% discount
ATTENTION! In the application for large forms, in addition to the nomination and age category, it is necessary to indicate the type of ensemble or orchestra, choir, for example: academic choir, orchestra of folk instruments, etc.

All participants in need of an accompanist must send along with the application for participation a copy of the sheet music of the work performed for the accompanist, as well as pay an additional fee of € 40.00.

By appointment only, a personalized certificate of completion of the master class signed by the Maestro is issued. It is necessary to find out in advance the name of the Maestro and the number of available seats.
Cost for those who signed up for the competition part:
Individual master class - € 60.00 ( 45 minutes)
Group master class (3 or more people, for ensemble, choir, orchestra) - € 100.00 (45 minutes)
Cost for non-participants:
Individual master class - € 120.00 ( 45 minutes)
Group workshop - € 200.00( 45 minutes)
The price includes:
- participation in a master class
- personalized certificate
- translator

As part of the event, a Gala Concert of the best participants and an awards ceremony for participants on the stage take place:
Among all participants and groups, regardless of the score, the organizers of the competition will choose the brightest numbers to perform at the final concert of the competition (the choice of performances does not depend on the panel of judges, on the score, but only on the colorfulness of the number). All other participants attend the concert as spectators and go up to the stage for the awards ceremony. Participants selected to perform at the concert will be notified the evening before by telephone.

Day 1 - arrival of participants, meeting with org. committee, free time.
Day 2 - contest day
Day 3 - free day, a one-day excursion to Ermitage
Day 4 - free day, a one-day excursion to city tour, the evening show in one of the theatres of St. Petersburg
Day 5 - Return Home

The competition has a qualification, not a competitive principle of evaluation. Each participant receives a diploma indicating the degree taken based on the average score.
All participants will be judged based on their age and creative category. Evaluated: performance technique, complexity of the selected work, individual approach to the interpretation of the work, manner of performance and personal style.
For each creative category, the jury members evaluate on a 100 point system (the average score of each performance of all jury members is calculated).
*In the case of several performances in the same category, the work that received the highest rating is selected for summing up.
Depending on the score received, all participants will be awarded the following degrees and prizes:
Gran Prize Music – instrumental soloists / 100 points
Gran Prize Singers - solo vocalists / 100 points
Gran Prize Ensemble, Orchestra - orchestras, ensembles, chamber music / 100 points
Gran Prize Choirs - choirs and vocal ensembles / 100 points
Laureate of the 1st degree - 90/99 points
Laureate II degree - 80/89 points
Laureate III degree - 70/79 points
Member - less than 70 points
*The organizers are in no way related to the work of the jury members and cannot influence their decision. The decision of the panel of judges is not subject to discussion. The results of the evaluations received will be published on the website www.festivalcontest.net in the “reports” section at the end of the competition.
*Among all participants and teams, regardless of the score, the organizers of the competition will choose the brightest numbers to perform at the final concert of the competition (the choice of performances does not depend on the panel of judges, on the score, but only on the colorfulness of the number). The concert will take place only with special permission from the authorities during the pandemic.
The competition will be held behind closed doors, in the form of passing entrance exams. During the competitive viewing, accompanying persons, teachers and parents who have registered at the entrance to the theater are allowed into the hall only if absolute silence is observed. In case of violation of this clause, the organizers reserve the right to ask all those present to vacate the hall.

The jury members are associate professors and teachers of the leading Italian conservatories, concert artists who want to identify young talents for further cooperation or study in Italy.
Members of the jury who are in a family or pedagogical relationship with the participants will not give marks for this contestant. The jury members will evaluate the participants on a hundred-point system, after which the average score will be calculated. The jury members have the right to stop the performance of the participant at their discretion. Jury members may not award the prizes specified in the regulations if they do not find a worthy candidate for them. The decision of the jury members is not subject to discussion. The members of the jury are called upon to evaluate the technical training of the participant, his personal data as an artist.

The Gran Prize is a single award per category, the owner of which is given:
- international diploma with the inscription Gran Prize
-certificate for free participation in the International Festival-Competition "International Art Days" in Italy next year.
-free master class with the Italian Maestro during the International Festival-Competition "International Art Days" in Italy next year.
-guaranteed participation in the opening concert of the International Festival-Competition "International Days of Arts" in Italy next year.
* This certificate is valid only in case of purchasing a package for accommodation during the event from the organizers.
Laureate of the 1st degree - awarded by the jury members. There may be several awards in one nomination, the owners of which are given:
- international diploma with the inscription Laureate of the 1st degree.
-certificate with a 100% discount for participation in the International Festival-Competition "International Days of Arts" in Italy next year.
* This certificate is valid only in case of purchasing a package for accommodation during the event from the organizers.
Laureates of the II, III degree and Participants - awarded by the jury members. There may be several awards in one nomination, the owners of which are given:
- an international diploma with an indication of the degree received.
-certificates: Laureate of II degree - 50% discount for participation, Laureate of III degree - 25% discount for participation in the International Festival-Competition "International Art Days" in Italy next year.

The organizers are ready to prepare official letters for sponsors, administrations, cultural departments, school directors, etc. with a request to support your trip to the Competition. To do this, you need to send to the address info@festivalcontest.net the full name addressed to whom we are making an invitation, the full name of the organization that he leads and the full name of the participant or the name of the team that we are inviting.