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The Scheme aims to support our top violinists who have the potential and commitment to pursue an international music career as a soloist.
- J.B. Guadagnini of Milan, c.1750
- Valued at S$600,000
- Sponsored by :
- Far East Organisation ($250,000)
- Lee Foundation ($250,000)
- NAC ($100,000)
- 1st Beneficiary ¨C Siow Lee Chin (loan period Jan 2000 ¨C Dec 2005)
- The violin will remain a state property.
The violin will be on loan to each artist for an initial period of 3 years, and may be renewed for another 3 years upon review.
The entire loan period will not exceed a total of 6 years for each artist.
- NAC will invite application from the public 1 year before the expiry of the existing loan period.
- Interested candidate may have to undergo auditions and submit the following:
- Letter of application outlining candidate¡¯s qualifications and future career plans, including forthcoming performances
- Cv
- A selection of candidate¡¯s recordings of public performances within the last 12 months
A 6-member Advisory Committee appointed by NAC was established to identify and select the violinist for the Scheme:
- Bernard Tan (Chairman)
- Goh Yew Lin
- Lynette Lim
- Lynette Seah
- William Tan
- Yan Yin Wing
Selection Criteria as listed below:
- show potential to carve an international music career as a violin soloist
- Singapore citizen or PR
- 35 years and below at time of application
- good track record of performing achievements, which include having performed solo recitals and concerto performances with internationally established orchestras. Awards won at international violin competitions would be an added advantage
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