2019 GUIDE TO COMPETITIONS
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Since 2006, The Plowman Chamber Music Competition (Plowman) 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. New 2019: $2000 Odyssey Award. See website for more details.
MAIN OFFICE
Plowman Chamber Music Competition c/o Odyssey First Baptist Church 1112 East 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. However, ensembles with management as of March 22, 2019 are not eligible. The ensemble may not have more than one piano. Piano is also the only keyboard instrument eligible. The Plowman Chamber Music Competition is unable to accommodate ensembles that require more than five minutes to set-up and tear-down time (i.e., numerous percussion instruments, complex electronic set-ups, etc.). The ensemble is responsible for arranging for, and/or bringing their own instruments and music.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Strings • Woodwinds
• Brass • Percussion
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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) | Ida Kavafian, violin (Curtis, Juilliard, Bard) |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | February 19, 2019 |
| Application notes | DVD application is February 11, 2019; February 19 is Late Deadline that must be accompanied with an additional fee. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 23, 2019, First Baptist Church, Columbia, MO |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 24, 2019, Missouri Theatre, Columbia, MO |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Vera String Quartet (2017), Cardinal Winds (2015), Project Fusion (2013), Akropolis Reed Quintet (2011), Jasper String Quartet (2008)
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established in 1951 on the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth of Belgium as a successor to the Eugène Ysaÿe Competition, the Queen Elisabeth Competition very soon became one of the leading international competitions for violinists, pianists, singers, and, as of 2017, cellists.
MAIN OFFICE
Rue aux Laines, 20 B-1000 Brussels
BELGIUM
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of Belgium is holding sessions for pianists, violinists, singers, and cellists. This competition is for musicians who have completed their training and are ready to embark upon an international career. It is open to candidates of all nationalities who are at least the age of 18 and have not yet reached the age of 30 for instrumentalists and 32 for vocalists.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Strings • Voice
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | More than €50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Mr Gilles Ledure - Chaimain |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | December 4, 2019 |
| Application notes | Application deadline for the 2020 Piano session: December 4, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Venue: Flagey, first round and semifinal Violin 2019: April 29-May 11 Piano 2020: May 4-16 Cello 2021: May 3-15 Voice: May 1-6 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Venue: Centre for Fine Arts, Belgium, Brussels Violin 2019: May 20-25 Piano 2020: May 25-30 Cello 2021: May 24-29 Voice 2022: May 12-14
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Voice 2014
HWANG Sumi [Korea] soprano
Violin 2015
LIM Ji Young [Korea]
Piano 2016
Lukas Vondracek [Czech Republic]
Cello 2017
Victor JULIEN-LAFERRIÈRE [France]
VOICE 2018
Samuel HASSELHORN [Germany] baritone
SOCIAL LINKS
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The Queen Sonja International Music Competition
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THE QUEEN SONJA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition is one of the foremost international piano competitions in the world, with 45 years seniority. Duration of the Competition is 16 days. All stages of the Competition are performed live, streamed live on the internet, and are open to the public.
MAIN OFFICE
9 Bilu Street Tel Aviv 6522214
ISRAEL
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants shall be between 18 and 32 years of age, within the calendar year of the Competition.
The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities.
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(s) | Prof. Arie Vardi |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | October 1, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Venue: Tel Aviv Museum of Art, 27 Sderot Sha'ul HaMelech, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Stage 1 (all competitors), 6-11 May 2020: 35 – 40 minutes Solo Recital Stage 2 (16 competitors), 12-14 May 2020: 50 – 60 minutes Solo Recital |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Finals: Six finalists, each plays three concerts: Chamber Music, May 15-16, 2020 Venue: Tel Aviv Museum of Art, 27 Sderot Sha'ul HaMelech, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Classical Concerto, May 17-18, 2020 Grand Concerto, May 20-21, 2020 Venue: Heichal HaTarbut, Charles Bronfman Auditorium, 1 Huberman St., Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Emanuel Ax (1974)
Gerhard Oppitz (1977)
Kirill Gerstein (2001)
Alexander Gavrylyuk (2005)
Daniil Trifonov (2011)
SOCIAL LINKS
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Schmidt Vocal Competition
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SCHMIDT VOCAL COMPETITION
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Franz Schubert and Modern Music
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FRANZ SCHUBERT AND MODERN MUSIC
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established to honor the memory of legendary conductor Sir Georg Solti and his dedication to helping young artists. Awards: $25,000 Solti Conducting Fellowship includes door-opening introductions, ongoing professional mentoring, and introductions to Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Symphony Orchestra; and The Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award (amount varies).
MAIN OFFICE
The Solti Foundation U.S. 1555 Sherman Avenue, Suite 310 Evanston, IL 60201
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be:
The award will be based on the following: Professional experience in the field of conducting; demonstration of advanced conducting technique; a written proposal for use of the funds (see application requirements).
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Elizabeth Buccheri, Chair, Artistic and Awards Committee |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | January 15, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
No live rounds |
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FINALS (live rounds)
No live rounds |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Sir Georg Solti Conducting Fellow
2018 Roderick Cox
2017 Christopher Allen
2016 Karina Canellakis
2015 Vladimir Kulenovic
2014 Cristian Macelaru
SOCIAL LINKS
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 Latinx communities.
MAIN OFFICE
400 Renaissance Center Suite 2550 Detroit, MI 48243
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to all junior high, high school, and college-age Black and Latinx string players residing in the U.S.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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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 | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | November 4, 2019 | |
| Application notes | Please check competition website | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Thursday, February 6, 2020, Detroit, MI |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Saturday, February 8, 2020, Detroit, MI |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Rubén Rengel - 2018, Violinist
Levi Powe - 2018, Cellist
Annelle Gregory - 2017, Violinist
Ifetayo Ali-Landing - 2017, Cellist
Thomas Mesa - 2016, Cellist
Maria Sanderson - 2016, Violinist
Eduardo Rios - 2015, Violinist
Hannah White - 2015, Violinist
Xavier Foley - 2014, Bassist
Sterling Elliott - 2014, Cellist
Christine Lamprea - 2013 Cellist
Lev Mamuya - 2013 Cellist
Gabriel Cabezas - 2012 Cellist
Adé Williams - 2012 Violinist
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Competition is open to young, talented violinists from all over the world. The semifinals will take place with the orchestra of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, the prizewinners’ concert with the Jena Philharmonic Orchestra.
MAIN OFFICE
University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar Platz der Demokratie 2/3 99423 Weimar
GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Category I: born in 2006 and younger; Category II: born between 2005 and 2003; Category III: born between 2002 and 1998
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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DETAILS |
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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) | Professor Friedemann Eichhorn (Germany) |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | June 10, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Violin: October 27-29, 2019, University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Germany |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Violin: October 30 - November 1, 2019, University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Germany |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Category I | 1st Prize: Shihan Wang | 2016
Category II | 1st Prize: Anne Luisa Kramb | 2016
Category III | 1st Prize: Sin Ying Chan | 2016
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The third biennial Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC), Shanghai’s world-class violin competition, will be held in late summer 2020 in Shanghai, China. The Competition has a grand prize of $100,000 USD.
MAIN OFFICE
No. 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai
CHINA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to all participants between the ages 16 and 32.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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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 chair(s) | David Stern & Vera Tsu Weiling |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2020 |
| Application notes | To be announced. Please check competition website for details. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
August 2020, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China; check the website for up-to-date information. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
August 2020, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China. Check the website for up-to-date information. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Nancy Zhou, violin, 1st (2018)
Mayu Kishima, violin, 1st (2016)
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Steinway & Sons is proud to hold the 2019 Steinway Junior Piano Competition for young pianists ages 18 and under. The competition takes place at Steinway showrooms throughout the United States and Canada and offers prizewinners commemorative medals, national recognition, and prize money up to $1000 for first place winners.
MAIN OFFICE
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to all pianists ages 18 & under (as of April 1, 2019) - Must be residents of the US and Canada - Participants must perform two contrastic pieces for solo piano from different eras of Western classical music. Divisions: - Division I: Ages 9 and under (max 8 minutes) - Division II: Ages 10-13 (max 10 minutes) - Division III: Ages 14-18 (max 15 minutes)
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | April 1, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April 6-7 and/or 13-14, 2019 Round One* *Some local showroom competition dates may vary from those listed. Please view your local showroom application to confirm competition dates. Some showrooms require a prescreening round. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
April 27-28 and/or May 4-5, 2019
Finals and Award Ceremony*
*Some local showroom competition dates may vary from those listed. Please view your local showroom application to confirm competition dates.
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?*
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
| * Steinway & Sons and Steinway showrooms reserve the rights to photograph, record, or video the auditions of contestants and winners and to use these documents for marketing purposes. | |
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established in 1975, the Stulberg is one of the longest standing string competitions in the U.S. 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 International String Competition is open to students of violin, viola, cello, or double bass from around the world. Applicants must be under the age of 20 on January 1, prior to that year’s competition. Proof of date of birth will be required if selected as a semifinalist. Current students of that year’s judges are not eligible to apply.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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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 |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 18, 2019, 9 am to 4 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall on the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo, MI |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 18, 2019, 7:30 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall on the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo, MI |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2012 Matthew Lipman, viola
2007 Benjamin Beilman, violin
2005 Jinjoo Cho, violin
1992 Jennifer Koh, violin
1981 Joshua Bell, violin
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Takamatsu International Piano Competition is an artistic event that provides a forum for bringing 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 Bldg,Annex 3rd Floor 4-12 Kamei-cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0050
JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
To be announced
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Shuku Iwasaki, pianist |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | be, announced |
| Application notes | The 5th edition of the Takamatsu International Piano Competition will be in 2022. The application deadline for the 5th edition will be announced. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Date to be announced; Venue in 2022: Sunport Hall Takamatsu (Takamatsu, Japan) |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Date to be announced; Venue in 2022: Sunport Hall Takamatsu (Takamatsu, Japan) |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Yasuko Furumi (Japan)
2014 Chloe Jiyeong Mun (South Korea)
2010 Alexander Yakovlev (Russia)
2006 Pavel Gintov (Ukrane)
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Cash awards total 3,000,000JPY ($27,330) each year. The judge may withhold the prize. The composers whose works are selected to be performed 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 | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Thomas Adés |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | September 30, 2019 |
| Application notes | Please submit two copies of the bound score, together with a completed entry form. Mailed entries must be received by the above date. Receipt of entries on the last day will close at 6:00 pm (Japan time). |
FINALS (live rounds)
Sunday, May 31, 2020 Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Toru Takemitsu Composition Award:
-1st Prize/Barnaby Martin (UK)
-1st Prize/Paulo Brito (Brazil/USA)
-2nd Prize/Lukas Hövelmann-Köper (Germany)
-2nd Prize/Bo Li (China)
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Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competition
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ROSALYN TURECK INTERNATIONAL BACH COMPETITION
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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 chamber music.
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
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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 decided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | April 17, 2019 |
| Application notes | April 17, 2019: Violin and orchestra; end of September 2019: Voice |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 15, 2019: Violin and orchestra, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC) Italy • October 2019: Voice, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC) Italy |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 16, 2019: Violin and orchestra at Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC) Italy October 2019 (specific date t o be announcedat Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC) Italy |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Simon Zhu, violin and orchestra
2018 So Hyang in, piano
SOCIAL LINKS
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 70th Gian Battista Viotti International Piano Competition 2019 is open to pianists of all nationalities were born after 19 October 1988. The age limit for the singers of the Viotti Competition 2020 is 30 (women) and 32 (men).
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Voice
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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 of the Viotti Music Competition |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | July 21, 2019 |
| 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 late July of the same year. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Events to be held at City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy First round: October 10-13, 2019 Quarterfinal: October 14-15, 2019 Semifinal: October 16, 2019 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 19, 2019: Finals with orchestra, City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
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
2018 Konstantin Krimmel, baritone
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world receive the VSA International Young Soloists Award of $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 14-25.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Strings •
Voice • All Instruments & 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 deadline | March 29, 2018 |
FINALS (live rounds)
July 26, 2019: Selected winners perform at the Kennedy Center, Washington, DC |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
The 2018 VSA International Young Soloists were Eva Casado Ariza, violin; Dennis O’Keefe, percussion; Out of Time Barbershop Quartet; and Madeline Sheard, cello.
SOCIAL LINKS
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
This is the oldest violin competition in the world, the first one having been held in 1935. Prize winners include Ginette Neveu, Ida Haendel, David Oistrakh, Igor Oistrakh, Julian Sitkowiecki, Wanda Wilkomirska, and Charles Treger. It is organized every five years and includes rounds with chamber orchestra and orchestra, the latter including two concertos, one by H. Wieniawski.
MAIN OFFICE
Swietoslawska str. 7 61-840 Poznan
POLAND
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to violin players of all nationalities ages 16 to 28.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings • Violin
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Quadrennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | January 8, 2021 | |
| Application notes | Date of the Competition:October 8-23, 2021. For more information check competition website | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 8-19, 2021. For more information check competition website. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 20-22, 2019, Adam Mickiewicz Auditorium in Poznan, H. Wieniawski str. 1, Poznan, Poland |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Violin: 1991 - Bartlomiej Niziol, Piotr Plawner, 1996 - Reiko Otani, 2001 - Alena Baeva, 2006 - Agata Szymczewska, 2011 - Soyoung Yoon, Veriko Tchumburidze.
SOCIAL LINKS
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Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
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WIGMORE HALL INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION
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Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera International Song Competition
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WIGMORE HALL/INDEPENDENT OPERA INTERNATIONAL SONG COMPETITION
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
It is the goal of the Wilson Center Guitar Festival to celebrate the greatest guitarists of today and tomorrow. Featuring four competitions—Classical, Fingerstyle, Jazz, and Rock/Blues—the Wilson Center Guitar Festival is open to competitors of all ages. Compete for your share of $32,000 on August 15-17, 2019. Semifinals and finals take place before a public audience and are judged by a panel of renowned artists from each genre.
MAIN OFFICE
19805 West Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Wilson Center Guitar Festival is open to non-professional guitarists of all nationalities and ages. A candidate may not be a professional guitarist and may not be signed to any labels and/or professional management. A professional guitarist is defined as a person who makes a full-time career from guitar-related work, such as teaching (i.e. 30-60 students per week), touring fulltime, or session work fulltime. A guitarist who only teaches a small number of students, and/or plays non-regular jobs, or is enrolled as a full-time student, is not considered a professional guitarist. The qualification as professional or non-professional will ultimately be at the sole discretion of the Wilson Center Guitar Festival management.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | May 31, 2019 |
| Application notes | Applicants must submit a performance video of two contrasting works either by DVD or YouTube, with the video marked as public or unlisted. Please read the complete rules before applying. Applications must be received by midnight (CDT) on May 31, 2019. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
The semifinal round of the competition will take place Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts located at 19805 West Capitol Drive in Brookfield, WI. Semi-final rounds will take place in front of a public audience and will be judged by a panel of renowned artists from each genre. For complete information and repertoire requirements, please see: Complete information and repertoire requirement |
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FINALS (live rounds)
August 17, 2018: Finals, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield, WI |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Classical 1st Place: Misael Barraza-Diaz, Tucson, AZ
2018 Classical 2nd Place: Thomas Aquino, Bloomington, IN
2018 Classical 3rd Place: Matthew Gillen, Austin, TX
2018 Fingerstyle 1st Place: Elias Pinet, Salt Lake City, UT
2018 Fingerstyle 2nd Place: Zach Tremblay, West Allis, WI
2018 Fingerstyle 3rd Place: Kevin Horrigan, Milwaukee, WI
2018 Jazz 1st Place: Jocelyn Gould, Winnipeg, Canada
2018 Jazz 2nd Place: Matt Landon, Burlington, IA
2018 Jazz 3rd Place: Giovanni Di Carlo, Campolieto, Italy
2018 Rock/Blues 1st Place: Dawid Dobrzynski, San Jose, CA
2018 Rock/Blues 2nd Place: Jackson Potter, South Miami, FL
2018 Rock/Blues 3rd Place: Roger Schaumann, Canyon Country, CA
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Young Concert Artists Inc. is a nonprofit 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 limit to the number of winners.
MAIN OFFICE
1776 Broadway, Suite 1500 New York, NY 10019
UNITED STATES
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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)
Piano •
Strings •
Voice • Brass • Woodwinds • Chamber Ensembles
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Susan Wadsworth, Director, Young Concert Artists, Inc. | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | August 2, 2019 | |
| Application notes | Early deadline: Friday, May 31, 2019 Final deadline: Friday, August 2, 2019 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 2019, New York, NY |
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FINALS (live rounds)
November 2019, New York, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2011 Paul Huang, violin
1997 Jeremy Denk, pianist
1984 Dawn Upshaw, soprano
1982 Carter Brey, cellist
1973 Emanuel Ax, pianist
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