Annoucing the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Competition

Concert Artists Guild announces that applications for the 2020 Competition are now open. The Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition is an annual competition open to instrumentalists, singers, and chamber ensembles. CAG seeks to partner with young musicians who exemplify artistic excellence and engagement with their audience, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and will go on to create an impact in the world. The 2020 competition is open to all instruments, voice, and chamber ensembles. Unique chamber ensemble combinations are encouraged.

In addition, as a result of a new partnership with UK-based organization Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT), CAG Competition winners will receive management throughout the Americas and Europe, as well as guaranteed performances at New York’s Merkin Concert Hall and London’s Wigmore Hall.

“It’s fantastic for young musicians to have both CAG and YCAT working together to mentor and create transatlantic opportunities. It is imperative that we work together to give the best chance to musicians to have a sustainable career that is unique to each musician and with a global point of view,” says CAG President Tanya Bannister, herself a winner of the 2003 CAG Competition.

Soloists and ensembles are invited to apply online. Full eligibility details and repertoire requirements can be found at concertartists.org/competition.

Important dates

The earlybird application deadline is March 31 (save $40 on the application fee).
The final application deadline is April 15 at 11:59pm EST.
The live semifinal rounds of the Competition will be held in New York City October 8 and 9.
The live final round will take place at Merkin Concert Hall on October 13.

Prizes and Awards

All winners receive:

• International management (Americas and Europe) jointly with CAG and Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT)
• Guaranteed performances at both Merkin Concert Hall in New York and Wigmore Hall in London
• Professional career development and coaching

Additional prizes may include:

• Chamber Music America Showcase Performance
• More than 40 Performance Prizes with leading orchestras, concert series, and festivals

Concert Artists Guild empowers musicians and launches careers that are sustainable, unique and relevant. Through mentorship and performance opportunities, we identify and develop young artists who will make an impact in the world through music. Since 1951, CAG has helped more than 500 young musicians launch careers. Winners of CAG’s annual competition receive comprehensive management support, New York performances, concert bookings, and professional career development and coaching.