2023 Guide to Top Competitions
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Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established in 2003 by the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, the Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition honors classical composers of outstanding achievement. The winner receives $100,000 and is expected to participate in two nonconsecutive weeks of residency at the Bienen School.
MAIN OFFICE
Bienen School of Music
Northwestern University Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts 70 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL 60208 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition honors classical music composer of outstanding achievement. The prize is open to living classical composers without regard to citizenship. Submit nominations by email. The recipient is expected to participate in two nonconsecutive residencies at the Bienen School.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | More than $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2023 |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 William Bolcom
2018 Jennifer Higdon 2016 Steve Reich 2014 Esa-Pekka Salonen 2010 John Luther Adams |
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Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
NEUE STIMMEN is a unique platform designed to promote the careers of young opera singers. Aside from discovering talents, we offer long term advice and provide personalized support. Singers are offered to participate in concerts, master classes, workshops and career coaching seminars. Former participants benefit from our international partner network.
MAIN OFFICE
Liz Mohn Center
Carl-Bertelsmann-Str. 256 33311 Gütersloh GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Singers of any nationality; women up to 30 years of age, born on or after October 13, 1993; men up to 30 years of age, born on or after October 13, 1993
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances Managemnet | |
| Jury chair | Dominique Meyer, director, La Scala, Milan | |
| Additional jurors | Sophie de Lint, director, Dutch National Opera; Sophie Joyce, casting director, Opéra National de Paris; Bernd Loebe, general director, Opera Frankfurt; Elisabeth Sobotka, general director, Bregenz Festival; designated director, Staatsoper Berlin; Evamaria Wieser, artistic director, Salzburg Festival and European casting consultant, Lyric Opera of Chicago; Christoph Seuferle, artistic director, Deutsche Oper Berlin | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | No fee | |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2024 | |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April – July 2024, taking place in approximately 15 cities worldwide, such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Cape Town, Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Riga, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington DC, Zurich
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 2024, Gütersloh, Germany
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Long Long, tenor
2015 Elsa Dreisig, soprano 2013 Nadine Sierra and Nicole Car, sopranos 2007 Marina Rebeka, soprano 2003 Franco Fagioli, countertenor 1991 Michael Volle, baritone |
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Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition for string quartet and wind quintet 2023
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition for String Quartet & Wind Quintet is established to create more focus on the chamber music works of Carl Nielsen. It is arranged by three major Danish cultural organizations in Denmark: The Royal Danish Academy of Music, The Royal Library and Danish Broadcasting Corporation.
MAIN OFFICE
Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition
c/o DR Emil Holms Kanal 20, opg.5-3 DK-0999 Copenhagen C DENMARK
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The combined ages of the string quartet must not exceed 120 years. The combined ages of the wind quintet must not exceed 150 years. The age of any individual ensemble member must not exceed 35 years.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Voice • String Quartet • Wind Quintet
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Günter Pichler, chairman, String Quartet; Bjørn Carl Nielsen, chairman, Wind Quintet |
| Additional jurors | Marie Chilemme, viola, Quatuor Ébène; Gunvor Sihm, violin, Nightingale String Quartet and Danish National Symphony Orchestra; Sergei Bresler, violin, Jerusalem String Quartet; Marie Bitlloch, cello, Elias String Quartet; Frøydis Ree Wekre, french horn, professor emeritus, Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo; Ulla Miilmann, principal flute, Danish National Symphony Orchestra; associate professor, Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen; Olivier Stankiewicz, principal oboe, London Symphony Orchestra; professor, Royal College of Music, London; Ole Kristian Dahl, principal bassoon, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; professor, University of Music and Performing Arts, Mannheim |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | €100 |
| Application deadline | November 22, 2022 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April 12-13, 2023, Koncerthuset (Danish Broadcasting Corporation’s Studio 2), Copenhagen, Denmark; April 14-15, 2023, The Royal Library, Copenhagen, Denmark
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FINALS (live rounds)
April 16, 2023, The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Quatuor Arod
Carl Nielsen – Kvintetten |
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Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Founded in 2016, the Competition provides violinists, age 16 to 32, with management, communications, community engagement and concert opportunities in addition to a monetary prize. These career development tools demonstrate the EOIVC’s dedication to developing young musicians and their ongoing commitment to engaging with the communities they serve.
MAIN OFFICE
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton FL 33431 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Violinists must be16 years at the time of submission and may not be more than 32 years of age by the conclusion of the competition. Submissions open March 27, 2019. EOIVC 2020 will conclude on January 26, 2020.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings • Violin
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair | Andrés Cardenes | |
| Additional jurors | Scott Flavin; Ilya Kaler; Ida Kavafian; Irina Muresanu; Almita Vamos; Peter Zazofsky; David Cerone, jury alternate | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | $125 | |
| Application deadline | September 29, 2022 | |
| Application notes | Applicants, who meet the age requirements, must have also completed and submitted the following: the EOIVC entry form, EOIVC Rules and Regulations, Media Release, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form as well as supply a copy of a valid passport, the $125 entry fee, and the required repertoire via YouTube link by the submission deadline, 11:59 pm ET, September 27, 2022. Application forms as well as all documents and repertoire can be found on the EOIVC’s website. | |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Lynn Conservatory of Music; Boca Raton, FL: January 18-21, 2023, quarter final round; January 24-25, 2023, semifinal round
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 28-29, 2023, Elaine and Keith C. Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn Conservatory of Music, Boca Raton, FL
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2020 Julian Rhee, 1st prize; Jung Min Choi, 2nd prize; Igor Khukhua, 3rd prize
2017 Sirena Huang, 1st prize; Alina Ming Kobialka, 2nd prize; Hannah Tarley, 3rd prize |
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Operalia
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Operalia’s goal is to discover and help launch the careers of the most promising young opera singers of today
MAIN OFFICE
155 West 70th Street
New York, NY 10023 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All voice types between the ages 20 and 32
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | May 1, 2023 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Opera and Zarzuela finalists
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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Osaka International Chamber Music Competition 2023
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Osaka International Chamber Music Competition comprised Section One and Section Two. Among the many forms of chamber music, the String Quartet has been placed in the Section One for all past editions. The Section Two will open for Piano Trio and Piano Quartet for 2023.
MAIN OFFICE
1-3-50 Shiromi, Chuo-ku,
Osaka 540-8510 JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants shall be ensembles of musicians of any nationality whose members were born after May 1, 1984.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | ¥2.5 million |
| Smallest prize | ¥800,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair | Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, chairman, cello, eirector general, Suntory Foundation for Arts |
| Additional jurors | Martin Beaver, violin, former Tokyo String Quartet member; Weigang Li, violin, Shanghai Quartet; Kazuki Sawa, violin, president, Tokyo University of the Arts; Monika Henschel, viola, Henschel Quartet; Mai Motobuchi, viola, former Borromeo String Quartet member; Alasdair Tait, cello, former Belcea Quartet member; Vincent Coq, piano, Trio Wanderer; Eckart Heiligers, piano, Trio Jean Paul; Shigeo Neriki, piano, distinguished professor, Toho Gakuen School of Music |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | ¥20,000 per ensemble |
| Application deadline | October 10, 2022 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 15-16, 2023, Izumi Hall, Osaka, Japan
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 18, 2023, Izumi Hall, Osaka, Japan
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2017 Aizuri String Quartet
2014 Arcadia String Quartet 2011 Attacca String Quartet 2017 Quatuor Zahir, saxophone quartet 2014 Trio Rafale, piano trio |
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The Parkening International Guitar Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Parkening International Guitar Competition honors Christopher Parkening’s lifetime commitment to fostering musical excellence in young artists as demonstrated by his mentor the great Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia. It is held on the beautiful campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, where Christopher Parkening is Distinguished Professor of Music.
MAIN OFFICE
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4594 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
To be announced
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings • Classical Guitar
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $125 |
| Application deadline | February 5, 2024 |
| Application notes | Apply here |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
To be announced
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FINALS (live rounds)
To be announced
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2010 Andrea Roberto
2015 Meng Su 2012 Petrit Ceku 2009 Emanuele Buono 2006 Pablo Sainz Villegas |
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PianoArts
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
PianoArts semifinalists perform solo recitals and partner with a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra violinist or cellist to rehearse and perform duo recitals. They speak about music and rehearse their presentations with a speaking coach. Finalists perform complete concertos with the MSO. Numerous prizes include PianoArts Fellowships and performances for diverse audiences.
MAIN OFFICE
2642 North Summit Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
For pianists, ages 16 to 22, of any nationality, living or studying full time in North America.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be determined |
| Additional jurors | To be determined |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $175 |
| Application deadline | January 28, 2024 |
| Application notes | Preliminary round video submission due February 12, 2024. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 30, 2024, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee, WI, piano solo and collaborative recitals
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FINALS (live rounds)
June 4, 2024, Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee, WI, piano concerto round with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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| ✔ | Finals | TBD | Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Solomon Ge
2018 Tianyuan Liu 2016 Aristo Sham 2012 Sahun Hong 2006 Michelle Naughton 1999 Elizabeth Joy Roe |
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Plowman Chamber Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Since 2006, The Plowman Chamber Music Competition has provided an opportunity for aspiring chamber musicians to perform live in front of an audience and a panel of judges for cash awards totaling over $10,000, including $5000 Grand Prize and a concert at the Odyssey Chamber Music Series in 2024.
MAIN OFFICE
Plowman Chamber Music Competition
c/o Odyssey First Baptist Church 1112 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201-4910 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to instrumental ensembles of three to six players. Members must be interested in, or already pursuing a career in music. Ensembles with management as of March 2023 are not eligible. The ensemble may not have more than one piano. Complete details here.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Woodwinds • Brass • Percussion
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair | Amit Peled, Peabody |
| Additional jurors | Jeff Scott, horn; Lucille Chung, piano |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $40; $50 after February 10 |
| Application deadline | February 17, 2023 |
| Application notes | Due to COVID-19, the 10th Plowman Competition has been rescheduled to March 25-26, 2023. Late application deadline is February 17, 2023. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 25, 2023, First Baptist Church, Columbia, MO
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 26, 2023, Missouri Theatre, Columbia, MO
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Soma Quartet
2017 Vera String Quartet 2013 Project Fusion 2011 Akropolis Reed Quintet and Aeolus String Quartet, co-winners 2008 Jasper String Quartet |
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Princess Astrid International Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established in 1953, this biennial competition hosted by the Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera rotates between violin (2024) and conducting (2026). A world-wide scope of talented candidates are invited to be assessed by an internationally distinguished jury. Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner of Norway is royal patron of the competition.
MAIN OFFICE
7010 Trondheim
Kjøpmannsgata 46 NORWAY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities below the age of 30 at the time of the competition. The candidate must give mandatory information such as name, date of birth, nationality, address and e-mail, as well as upload a CV, biography, artist picture and two application videos.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Violin • Conducting
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | NOK 10,000 to 50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than NOK 5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | NOK 25 |
| Application deadline | April 1, 2024 |
| Application notes | Application closing date to be announced |
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FINALS (live rounds)
in Olavshallen, Trondheim, Norway, public concert with Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Alvin Ho, conducting
2021 Yukari Ohno, violin 2018 Yuwon Kim, conducting 2016 Mayumi Kanagawa, violin 2014 Elena Schwarz, conducting 2012 Miriam Helms Ålien, violin 2010 Jie Zhang, piano |
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Queen Elisabeth Competition – Belgium
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Since its creation in 1937, the Queen Elisabeth Competition has been one of the most demanding and widely publicized international competitions. It has established itself as a springboard for young violinists, pianists, singers, and cellists on the threshold of an international career.
MAIN OFFICE
Rue aux Laines, 20
1000 Brussels BELGIUM
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
2023 Voice: at least 18 and have not yet reached the age of 33 on December 31, 2022. The upper age limit has been raised by one year for the voice session 2023, violin 2024 and piano 2025. More information here.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings •
Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Gilles Ledure, instrumental sessions; Bernard Foccroulle, voice sessions |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | €100 |
| Application deadline | December 7, 2022 |
| Application notes | Voice session: December 7, 2022 2024 violin session: December 2023; 2025 piano session: December 2024 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Flagey, Brussels, Belgium: Voice 2023, May 21-25, 2023; Violin 2024, May 6-18, 2024; Piano 2025, April 28 – May 17, 2025
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FINALS (live rounds)
Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium: Voice 2023, June 1-3, 2023; Violin 2024, May 27 – June 1, 2024; Piano 2025, May 26-31, 2025
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2017 Victor Julien-LaFerrière, France, cello
2018 Samuel Hasselhorn, Germany, baritone 2019 Stella Chen, violin 2021 Jonathan Fournel, France, piano 2022 Hayoung Choi, Korea, cello |
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Queen Sonja Singing Competition
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The 17th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Competition dates: March 14 – April 1, 2023
Stage I: recitals (35 to 40 minutes); Stage II: recitals (50 to 60 minutes); Final Stage (three concerts): Chamber Music, Classical Concerto, Grand Concerto. Over $120,000 cash prizes; free hotel accommodation; partial coverage of flight expenses; a practice piano in each hotel room. MAIN OFFICE
9 Bilu Street
Tel Aviv 6522214 ISRAEL
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities; age limit: 18 to 32 years of age.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair | Arie Vardi, pianist, conductor, and piano pedagogue |
| Additional jurors | Noriko Ogawa, Japan; Robert Levin, U.S.; Yoheved Kaplinsky, U.S./Israel; Katarzyna Popowa-Zydron, Poland/Bulgaria; Emil Naoumoff, Bulgaria; Ronan O’Hora, United Kingdom; Asaf Zohar, Israel; Arie Vardi, Israel; Xiaohan Wang, China; Janina Fialkovska, Canada |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | $180 |
| Application deadline | June 1, 2022 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 14-20, 2023, Stage I recitals; March 21-23, 2023, Stage II recitals, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 24-25, 2023, Chamber Music, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel
March 26-27, 2023, Classical Concerto, Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Tel Aviv, Israel March 29-30, 2023, Grand Concerto, Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Tel Aviv, Israel |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Juan Perez Floristan
2017 Szymon Nehring 2011 Daniil Trifonov 2011 Boris Giltburg 2008 Khatia Buniatishvili 2005 Igor Levitt 2001 Kirill Gerstein 1974 Emanuel Ax |
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Schadt National String Competition
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Schoenfeld International String Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Schoenfeld International String Competition was founded in 2013 in honor of the violinist Alice Schoenfeld and the cellist Eleonore Schoenfeld, both legendary performers and pedagogues. As a member of WFIMC, the Schoenfeld aims to build a multifaceted platform for gifted violinists, cellists, and chamber music performers all over world.
MAIN OFFICE
Los Angeles, CA
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to competitors from all nations; previous 1st and 2nd prize winners’ resubmissions will not be accepted; age limit: not over 31 years old (but adjusted for the postponed 5th edition).
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Chamber Music: String Quartet (two violins, viola, cello); Piano Trio (violin, cello, piano); Piano Quartet (violin, viola, cello, piano)
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chairs | Jean-Jacques Kantorow, violin; Arto Noras, cello | |
| Additional jurors | Michael Frischenschlager, Austria; Lina Yu, China; Jinjoo Cho, United States/Korea; Linus Roth, Germany; Claudio Bohórquez, Germany; Alexander Chaushian, United Kingdom/Armenia; Young-Chang Cho, Germany/Korea; Stefan Popov, United Kingdom/Bulgaria; Marek Szpakiewicz, United States/Poland; others to be announced | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application fee | $135 (violin and cello divisions), $200 (chamber music) | |
| Application deadline | April 15, 2020 | |
| Application notes | 2023 edition is postponed from 2020 edition. The application is closed in 2020, with all the live-round candidates selected, therefore we will not accept applications for the competition in 2022. | |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
September 14, 2023, Harbin Conservatory of Music, Harbin, China; semiffnal round for Violin & Cello
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FINALS (live rounds)
Harbin Conservatory of Music, Harbin, China: September 15, 2023, Chamber Music Division / Jury Concert; September 16, 2023, Violin & Cello Divisions / Jury Concert; September 18, 2023, award ceremony
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2013 Jinjoo Cho, violin; Julian Schwarz, cello; Gloucester Quartet, chamber music
2014 Ji-won Song, violin; Ja-Kyoung Huh, cello; Goldmund Quartet, chamber music 2016 Andi Zhang & Yun Tang, violin, co winners; Christoph Croise, cello; Notos Quartet, chamber music 2018 Lorenz Chen, violin; Zlatomir Fung, cello; Ulysses Quartet, chamber music |
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Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The fourth edition of Shanghai’s world-class violin competition, Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC), will be held in Shanghai, China, and has a grand prize of $100,000.
MAIN OFFICE
No. 1380 Middle Fuxing Road
Shanghai 200031 CHINA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to all participants between the ages 16 and 33.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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DETAILS
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | More than $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chairs | David Stern and Vera Tsu Weiling |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | $100 |
| Application deadline | To be announced |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Date to be announced, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China
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FINALS (live rounds)
Date to be announced, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Nancy Zhou
2016 Mayu Kishima |
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XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition will be held in Helsinki in 2025. First and second rounds with pianist and finals with two symphony orchestras; Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.
MAIN OFFICE
Sibelius Academy
PO Box 38 FI-00097 Uniarts FINLAND
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all violinists born in or after 1995.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings • Violin
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quinquennial |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | To be announced |
| Application deadline | February 3, 2025 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
To be announced
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FINALS (live rounds)
Helsinki Music Centre, Helsinki, Finland; violin solo with two symphony orchestras, Sibelius Violin Concerto and a volitional concerto listed in the rules.
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Inmo Yang
2015 Christel Lee 2010 Nikita Boriso-Glebsky 2005 Alina Pogotskina 2000 Sergei Khachatryan |
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Claudette Sorel Piano Competition and Fellows Program at Fredonia
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Sphinx Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Sphinx Competition offers young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of a renowned panel of judges. Its primary goals are to encourage develop and recognize classical music talent in the Black and Latino communities.
MAIN OFFICE
2200 Hunt Street, Suite 461
Detroit MI 48207 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all Black and Latinx string players residing in the U.S. who are junior high, high school, and college age.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | $0 | |
| Application deadline | October 20, 2022 | |
| Application notes | Submit applications here | |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
January 25, 2024, Detroit, MI
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January 27, 2024, Detroit, MI
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Kebra-Seyoun Charles, senior division, bass; Jonathan Okseniuk, junior division, violin
2021 Samuel Vargas, senior division, violin; Amaryn Olmeda, junior division, violin 2020 Gabriel Martins, senior division, cello; 2020 Esme Arias-Kim, junior division, violin |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition (WSIMC)
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition (WSIMC) started 2006 in Norrköping Sweden by Sonja Stenhammar and has after that been held every second year. The competition has an obligatory part, where the contestants must perform a work of Wilhelm Stenhammar, the famous swedish composer.
MAIN OFFICE
Holmengatan 14
602 32 Norrköping SWEDEN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Critera: six opera arias from different periods, two from WSIMC obligatory repertoire; three arias from oratorio, passion, mass, cantata or concert aria repertoire; four Lieder/songs in different styles; one piece by Wilhelm Stenhammar
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | SEK 10,000 to 50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than SEK 5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | €130 |
| Application deadline | February 15, 2024 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
June 10-11, 2024, Louis de Geer Concert Hall, Norrkoping, Sweden
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FINALS (live rounds)
June 13, 2024, Louis de Geer Concert Hall, Norrköping, Sweden
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Vera Talerko, Latvia
2020 Cancelled by COVID-19 2018 Yohan Kim, South Korea, tenor 2016 Christina Nilsson, Swden soprano 2014 Chrystal E. Williams, United States, mezzosoprano 2012 Daniel Johansson, Sweden, tenor, and Alexandra Popandopulo, Russia, soprano 2010 Jeasig Lee, South Korea, tenor |
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Stulberg International String Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established in 1975, the Stulberg is one of the longest-standing string competitions in the country. Its uniqueness stems from its focus on young string musicians, its high caliber of judges, its reputation for excellence, and its longevity.
MAIN OFFICE
359 South Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 14
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Stulberg is open to students of violin, viola, cello or double bass. Applicants must be under the age of 20 on the January 1 prior to that year’s competition. Proof of date of birth will be required. Current students of that year’s judges are not eligible to apply.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Additional jurors | Benjamin Beilman, violin; Anthony Elliott, cello; Jessie Montgomery, composer/violin |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $140 |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2023 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Dalton Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI: May 19, 2023, Bach Prize Award; May 20, 2023, semifinals
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 20, 2023, Dalton Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2012 Matthew Lipman, viola
2007 Benjamin Beilman, violin 2005 Jinjoo Cho, violin 1992 Jennifer Koh, violin 1981 Joshua Bell, violin |
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Sydney International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Sydney International Piano Competition will be held 5-22 July 2023. After the disruptions of recent years the live event will again be held over 3 weeks involving solo recitals, chamber music rounds and the final rounds with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House.
MAIN OFFICE
PO Box R104
Royal Exchange NSW 1225 AUSTRALIA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Must be 18 to 32 years of age
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | AUD $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than AUD $5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Piers Lane AO, artistic director | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | AUD $205 | |
| Application deadline | April 11, 2022 | |
| Application notes | Full rules, regulations and entry requirements | |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
July 5, opening gala; July 6-10, preliminary round; July 12-15, semifinal round, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, Australia
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FINALS (live rounds)
July 18-22, 2023, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Alexander Gadjiev
2016 Andrey Gugnin 2012 Avan Yu 2008 Konstantin Shamray 2004 John Chen |
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Takamatsu International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Takamatsu International Piano Competition is an artistic event that provides a forum to bring together top musicians from all over the world. Encouraging young people to pursue their dreams and goals of self-development, the competition also aims to foster a new culture of music in the local area.
MAIN OFFICE
Central Tamachi Bldg. 6F
11-5 Tamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0053 JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals born between January 1, 1987, and January 1, 2007 (this eligibility is for the 5th Takamatsu International Piano Competition)
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | ¥3 million |
| Smallest prize | ¥200,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair | Shuku Iwasaki, pianist |
| Additional jurors | Susumu Aoyagi, pianist; Edward Auer, pianist; Vincenzo Balzani, pianist; Pascal Devoyon, pianist; Jan Jiracek von Arnim, pianist; Piotr Paleczny, pianist; Andrey Pisarev, pianist; Antti Siirala, pianist |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | ¥20,000 entry fee |
| Application deadline | September 20, 2021 |
| Application notes | The deadline above was for the 5th Takamatsu International Piano Competition; the application deadline for the 6th edition will be announced. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
February 18 – 19, 2023, Small Hall, Rexxam Hall, Takamatsu, Japan
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FINALS (live rounds)
February 22 – 23, 2023, Main Hall, Rexxam Hall, Takamatsu, Japan
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Yasuko Furumi, Japan
2014 Chloe Jiyeong Mun, South Korea 2010 Alexander Yakovlev, Russia 2006 Pavel Gintov, Ukraine |
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Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2024
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Cash Award Cash Award the total sum of 3,000,000JPY each year. The judge may withhold the prize. The composers whose works are selected to be performed at the final selection will be invited to attend.
MAIN OFFICE
3-20-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 163-1403 JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Any person, regardless of nationality, who is not over 35 years old at the end of the year his/her application is submitted.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | ¥1.3 million to ¥6.5 million |
| Smallest prize | Less than ¥650,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Mark-Anthony Turnage |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | Free |
| Application deadline | September 29, 2023 |
| Application notes | Please submit 2 copies of the bound score, together with a completed entry form to the following office by the above deadlines. Mailed entries must be received by the above dates. Receipt of entries on the last day will close at 6:00 p.m. (Japan time). |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 26, 2024, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hal, Tokyo, Japan
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022
Takuto Muromoto, Japan, 1st prize Andrea Mattevi, Italy, 2nd prize Omar Hernández Lazo, Mexico; Mehmet Ӧzkan, Turkey/Bulgaria, 3rd prize |
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Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Eighth TIBC welcomes pianists ages 8 to 28 from the world over who pursue the musical ideals espoused by the late Mme. Rosalyn Tureck.
The competition consists of eight categories divided by repertoire difficulty. Competitors may compete in up to three categories and are required to perform a contemporary work. MAIN OFFICE
23 West 73rd Street
New York City, NY10023 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
8 to 28 years old, based on eligibility for certain categories.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $180 |
| Application deadline | March 1, 2025 |
| Application notes | March 1, 2025: Deadline to submit preliminary unedited YouTube link with repertoire intended to be performed. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April 2025 (exact date to be announced, live on Zoom
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FINALS (live rounds)
Date to be announced, Gala Winners Concert, DiMenna Center for Classical Music, New York, NY
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2017 Tony Siqi Yun, Canada
2015 Angela Lee, United States 2010 Hilda Huang, United States 2008 Phoebe Pan, United States 2013 Allison To, United States |
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39th Valsesia Musica International Competition 2023
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Valsesia Musica competition (former Viotti Valsesia) started in 1981 to promote young talented musicians as well as Valsesia, the greenest valley in Italy. It is divided in different sections: violin and orchestra, piano, voice and a juniores contest for piano and strings.
MAIN OFFICE
corso Roma, 35
I- 13019 Varallo (VC) ITALY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to violinists, singers and pianists from all over the world up to 37 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings •
Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than €10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | €120 |
| Application deadline | September 30, 2023 |
| Application notes | Autumn 2023: violin and orchestra; piano |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Autumn (dates to be announced), violin and orchestra, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC), Italy
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FINALS (live rounds)
Autumn (dates to be announced), violin and orchestra, piano, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC), Italy
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Gyungmin Gwon, voice, 2nd prize; 1st prize not awarded
2021 Elias David Moncado, violin and orchestra 2021 Artem Kuznetsov and Noah Zhou, piano |
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Viotti International Music Competition, Vercelli
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Viotti International Music Competition, established in Vercelli in 1950 by Joseph Robbone, is one of the most prestigious Italian music competitions and its prize-winners have often reached the top of artistic career. It is renowned for its high standards for its high standards, awards and prestigious jury.
MAIN OFFICE
Via Monte di Pietà 39
13100 Vercelli ITALY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition 2023 is open to pianists of all nationalities; the age limit is 32.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Pietro Borgonovo, artistic director, Viotti Music Competition |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | €120 |
| Application deadline | July 9, 2023 |
| Application notes | The two disciplines of the Viotti Competition, voice and piano, alternating from year to year. The deadlines for each competition are scheduled in July of the same year. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 6-8, 2023, first round; October 9-10, 2023, second round; October 11, 2023, semifinal, City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 14, 2023, final with Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2012 Teresa Romano, soprano
2013 Jonathan Fournel, pianist 2014 Kristina Mkhitaryan, soprano 2015 Ilya Maximov, pianist 2016 Chan Hee Cho, bass 2017 Konstantin Emelianov, pianist 2018 ByeongMin Gil, bass; Konstantin Krimmel, baritone 2019 Ziyu Liu, pianist 2021 Jihoon Son, tenor |
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VSA International Young Musicians
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world receive the VSA International Young Musicians Award, ($2,000) and the opportunity to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
MAIN OFFICE
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Musicians with disabilities between the ages of 14 to 25
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
All Instruments and Genres
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $0 |
| Application deadline | January 18, 2022 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
July 2023, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Matthew Whitaker, jazz piano
2019 Avery Dixon, saxophone 2012 Justin Kauflin, jazz piano 2011 Mandy Harvey, vocalist 2010 Blessing Offor, vocalist |
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Wideman International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
To encourage and promote young pianist with an opportunity to play with an orchestra, give recitals and win cash prizes. Please visit our website for more information on prizes, winner’s recitals and application.
MAIN OFFICE
2900 Wheless Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
18 to 29 years old by December 1, 2023, and residents of or studying in North America. See here for complete eligibility requirements.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Alon Goldstein, artistic director |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $150 |
| Application deadline | October 13, 2023 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
December 1-2, 2023, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
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FINALS (live rounds)
December 3, 2023, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Zheyu Jiang
2019 Simon Karakulidi 2018 Dominic Muzzi 2017 Yinuo Wang and Mei Li, shared award 2016 Tzu-Lin Huang 2015 Aristo Sham |
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Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Competition celebrates the art of the song recital and honours the Lied’s place at the heart of the genre. The Competition has grown in status and prestige since its foundation in 1997 and continues to attract international singers and pianists keen to embark on significant recital careers.
MAIN OFFICE
Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All singers and accompanying pianists must be under 33 at the start date of the Competition for which they are applying.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | £10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than £5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair | John Gilhooly OBE, director, Wigmore Hall |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | £25; (initial); £35 (if selected) |
| Application deadline | March 7, 2024 |
| Application notes | Applications must be received by 1 pm GMT (UK time), March 7, 2024; please note that this date is subject to change. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
September 10, 2024, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom
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FINALS (live rounds)
September 12, 2024, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Laurence Kilsby, tenor
2019 Mikhail Timoshenko, bass-baritone 2017 Julien Van Mellaerts, baritone 2015 Milan Siljanov, bass 2013 Timothy Fallon, tenor |
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Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition is one of the most prestigious quartet competitions in the world. The Competition is held under the auspices of Wigmore Hall, the leading venue for chamber music. It attracts the best young quartets and offers excellent career development opportunities to prizewinners.
MAIN OFFICE
Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All members of quartets wishing to apply must be under 35 at the start date of the 2025 Competition.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | £10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than £5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair | John Gilhooly OBE, director, Wigmore Hall |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | £25; (initial); £35 (if selected) |
| Application deadline | October 10, 2024 |
| Application notes | The application deadline for the 2025 Competition will be mid-October 2024; the above date is subject to change. |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April 5, 2025, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom
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FINALS (live rounds)
April 6, 2025, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Leonkoro Quartet
2018 Esme Quartet 2015 Quatuor Van Kuijk 2012 Arcadia Quartet 2009 Danish String Quartet |
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Young Concert Artists International Auditions
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Young Concert Artists Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and developing the careers of extraordinary classical musicians. The sole criteria are exceptional musicianship, virtuosity, and individuality. The musicians compete against a standard of excellence, not each other. There is no set number of winners.
MAIN OFFICE
1776 Broadway, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10019 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants at the beginning of a musical career, who offer repertoire within the categories listed, provide two appropriate letters of recommendation, and are not under U.S. management.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition • Piano • Strings •
Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| First prize | No cash prizes awarded | |
| Additional prizes | Performances Management | |
| Jury chair(s) | Daniel Kellogg, president | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application fee | $55 early deadline; $85 final deadline | |
| Application deadline | August 1, 2023 | |
| Application notes | Early deadline: June 1, 2023; final deadline: August 1, 2023 | |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 7-9, 2023, New York, NY
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November 12, 2023, New York, NY
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2012 Julia Bullock, soprano
2011 Paul Huang, violin 1997 Jeremy Denk, pianist 1984 Dawn Upshaw, soprano 1982 Carter Brey, cellist 1973 Emanuel Ax, pianist |
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