2020 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Fourth International Éva Marton Singing Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Éva Marton International Singing Competition is an unmissable opportunity and door onto the international opera scene. Members of the jury
are looking for artists who seem to be capable of realizing what Éva Marton achieved, in a career that was founded on an incredible level of hard work and learning.
MAIN OFFICE
Secretariat of the International Éva Marton Singing Competition Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music 8 Liszt Ferenc Square Budapest 1061
HUNGARY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The contest is open to singers from all nationalities aged minimum 18 years on the opening day of the competition and born on or after
- September 6, 1988, for female candidates
- September 6, 1985, for male candidates.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Ms. Éva Marton |
| Additional jurors | Anatoli Goussev Peter Mario Katona Miguel Lerín Andrea Meláth Szilveszter Ókovács |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | March 16, 2020 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
September 6-11, 2020, Budapest, Hungary |
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FINALS (live rounds)
September 12-13, 2020, Budapest, Hungary |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Galeano Salas, tenor
2016 Alexander Roslavets, bass
2014 Szilvia Vörös, mezzo-soprano/alto
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Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions is a program designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers. The Auditions take place in 40 Districts and 12 Regions throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
MAIN OFFICE
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Melissa Wegner, executive director, MONC |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | January 1, 2021 |
| Application notes | The deadlines vary by District. Please visit our website for more information. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 22, 2021 (district and region dates vary) |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 28, 2021 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2009 Anthony Roth Costanzo, coutertenor
2001 Lawrence Brownlee, tenor
1994 Stephanie Blythe, mezz-soprano
1988 Renée Fleming, soprano
1968 Jessye Norman, soprano
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MTNA National Student Competitions
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MTNA NATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITIONS
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National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The National Chopin Piano Competition is open to pianists holding U.S. citizenship, born between 1990 and 2004, demonstrating professional level of performance. Held every five years, the National Competition closely follows the rules of the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. Winners in Miami are automatically accepted to compete in Warsaw.
MAIN OFFICE
1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117 Miami, FL 33141
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The National Chopin Piano Competition is open to pianists holding U.S. citizenship (native born and naturalized) born between 1990 and 2004.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quinquennial |
| First prize | More than $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Kevin Kenner, faculty member of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami |
| Additional jurors | Ning An, U.S., winner of 2000 National Chopin & 2003 William Kapell Int’l Piano Competitions Edward Auer, U.S., prizewinner of the 1965 Int’l Chopin Competition Dean Kramer, U.S., prizewinner of 1975 International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw Jon Nakamatsu, U.S., gold medalist at 1997 Van Cliburn Int'l, 1995 National Chopin Competitions Ewa Poblocka, Poland, prizewinner of the 1980 International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw Antonio Pompa-Baldi, U.S., winner of the 1999 Cleveland International Piano Competition Katarzyna Popowa-Zydron, Poland, Acclaimed piano pedagogue and jury member of top competitions Margarita Shevchenko, Russia/U.S., prizewinner of the Cleveland and Chopin International Piano Competitions |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | November 4, 2019 |
| Application notes | This competition is held every five years. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
February 26-27, 2020, Miami-Dade County Auditorium, Miami, FL |
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FINALS (live rounds)
February 29-March 1, 2020, Miami-Dade County Auditorium, Miami, FL |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2015 Eric Lu 2010 Claire Huangci 2005 Mei-Ting Sun 2000 Ning An 1995 Jon Nakamatsu 1990 Wendy Chen
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NATS Art Song Composition Award
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NATS ART SONG COMPOSITION AWARD
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NATS Artist Awards (NATSAA)
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NATS ARTIST AWARDS (NATSAA)
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NATS National Student Auditions
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NATS NATIONAL STUDENT AUDITIONS
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National Music Theater Competition
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NATIONAL MUSIC THEATER COMPETITION
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Walter W. Naumburg Foundation, Vocal Competition in Concert Repertoire
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
This Competition is open to singers of every nationality. First prize includes $25,000, two fully subsidized New York recitals, and a commissioned work, composer TBD. Second prize is $15,000 and third prize is $10,000.
MAIN OFFICE
130 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competitors may not be under the age of 20 and more than 35 years of age. (You must not have reached your 36th birthday on or before May 17, 2020.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quinquennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Dawn Upshaw |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | March 9, 2020 |
| Application notes | Obtain applications here |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 17-19, 2020, New York, NY, preliminary round
May 20, 2020, New York, NY, semifinal round
Both rounds are closed to the public |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Friday, May 22, 2020, New York City, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Julia Bullock, Dawn Upshaw, Stephn Salters, Jan Opalach, among others.
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Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
In 2003, the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University established the Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition, a biennial award honoring classical music composers of outstanding achievement. Northwestern sponsors five Nemmers Prizes, the others in the fields of economics, mathematics, medical science, and Earth sciences.
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 in Music Composition will be awarded to a classical music composer who shows the highest level achievement in a body of work and a unique creativity. Composers must be nominated, preferably by recognized authorities in the field of classical music, such as prominent artists, critics, scholars, or administrators, via a letter to the Selection Committee. The Prize is international in focus and therefore open to any classical composer without regard to citizenship or institutional affiliation. Only living composers may be nominated. The names of the nominators will not be made public; however, anonymous nominations will not be accepted. Nominators may nominate any number of candidates. Former or present members of the Northwestern University faculty and employees of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra are not eligible for this prize. Nominations may be submitted by email to nemmersmusic@northwestern.edu. [nemmersmusic@northwestern.edu] Email submissions must be emailed from the nominator's professional affiliation. The prize includes a cash award of $100,000 and a performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The winner must be available for a two- to three-week residency at Northwestern University (the weeks may be non-consecutive) and able to interact with faculty and students.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | More than $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2020 |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Jennifer Higdon 2016 Steve Reich 2014 Esa-Pekka Salonen 2012 Aaron Jay Kernis 2010 John Luther Adams 2008 Kaija Saariaho 2006 Oliver Knussen 2004 John 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 longterm 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
Bertelsmann Stiftung Carl-Bertelsmann-Str. 256 33311 Gütersloh
GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
- Singers of any nationality
- Women up to 28 years of age, born on or after October 10, 1992
- Men up to 30 years of age, born on or after October 10, 1990
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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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 | |
| Management | ||
| Jury chair(s) | 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 Evamaria Wieser Artistic Director Salzburg Festival and European Casting Consultant Lyric Opera Chicago |
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| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | March 15, 2021 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Preliminary rounds from April to August 2021 in more than 20 cities worldwide, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Cape Town, Chicago, Frankfurt, Gothenburg, Kiev, London, Moscow, Munich, New York, Riga, Toronto, Vienna, Warsaw, Yokosuka |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Final round in Gütersloh, Germany, October, 2021 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Long Long, tenor
2015 Elsa Dreisig, soprano
2013 Nadine Sierra, soprano
2007 Marina Rebeka, soprano
2003 Franco Fagioli, countertenor
1991 Michael Volle, baritone
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The New York International Piano Competition
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THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
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The 10th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Osaka International Chamber Music Competition has two sections in 2020: Section One for String Quartet and Section Two for Piano Trio and Piano Quartet.
MAIN OFFICE
1-3-50 YTV1F, Shiromi Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-8510
JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants shall be ensembles of musicans of any nationality whose members are 35 years old or younger.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings
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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 |
| Jury chair(s) | Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi (chairman)/Cello, director general, Suntory Foundation for Arts |
| Additional jurors | Martin Beaver/Violin, former Tokyo String Quartet member Yi-Wen Jiang/Violin, Shanghai Quartet Kazuki Sawa/Violin, president, Tokyo University of the Arts Monika Henschel/Viola, Henschel Quartet Mai Motobuchi/Viola, Borromeo String Quartet Alasdair Tait/Cello, former Belcea Quartet member Vincent Coq/Piano, Trio Wanderer Eckart Heiligers/Piano, Trio Jean Paul Shigeo Neriki/Piano, professor, Toho Gakuen School of Music |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | October 10, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 18, 2020 for section two and May 19, 2020 for secton one; both at Izumi Hall, Osaka, Japan |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 21, 2020, for section two, and May 22, 2020, for secton one, both at Izumi Hall, Osaka, Japan |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
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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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PianoArts
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PIANOARTS
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Plowman Chamber Music Competition
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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 the $5,000 Grand Prize. 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 27, 2021 are not eligible. The ensemble may not have more than one piano. Piano is also the only keyboard instrument eligible in the competition. 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 • Strings • Woodwinds • Brass • Percussion • Piano
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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) | Amit Peled (Peabody) |
| Additional jurors | TBD. Past judges have included: Dale Clevenger, horn (Indiana University); Sergei Babayan (Juilliard, Cleveand); Joel Krosnick (Juilliard), Peter Wiley (Curtis). |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | February 12, 2021 |
| Application notes | DVD application is February 12, 2021; February 19 is the Late Deadline that must be accompanied with an additional fee. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 27, 2021, First Baptist Church, Columbia, MO |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 28, 2021, Missouri Theatre, Columbia, MO |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Soma Quartet 2017 Vera String Quartet 2015 Cardinal Winds 2013 Project Fusion 2011 Akropolis Reed Quintet and Aeolus String Quartet (Co-Grand Winners)
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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 and conducting. Talented international candidates are invited to be assessed by an internationally distinguished jury. Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, is patron of the Competition.
MAIN OFFICE
Kjøpmannsgata 46 Trondheim
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. The competition is not open to previous winners of the 1st prize. By submitting an application the candidate automatically agrees to the competition rules and regulations, and is obliged to follow these throughout the competition.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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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) | Julian Rachlin, Lithuanian violinist and conductor |
| Additional jurors | Eldbjørg Hemsing, Norwegian violin soloist Arvid Engegård, Norwegian violinist and conductor David Pickard, British, Director BBC Proms Sofia Jaffé, German violinist and professor Kyung Sun Lee, Korean violinist and professor |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | May 15, 2020 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Trondheim, Norway—recital concerts with pianist, open to the public
First round, Monday, October 12, 2020; Second round, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Thursday, October 14, 2020, Trondheim, Norway— public concert with Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera in Olavshallen at 7:30 pm award ceremony |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Yuwon Kim from Sør-Korea; runners-up Simon Proust (France) and Nils Erik Måseidvåg (Norway)
2016 Mayumi Kanagawa, violinist from the United States; runner-up Ludvig Gudim (Norway)
2014 Elena Schwarz from Sveits/Australia; runners-up Giancarlo Rizzi (Italy) and Marcio da Silva (Brazil)
2012 Miriam Helms Ålien, violinist (21) from Alta; runners-up Mari Poll (25) from Estonia and Viktor Stenhjem (23) from Trondheim2010 Jie Zhang, pianist (26); runners-up Joachim Carr (22) and John Chen (19)
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Queen Elisabeth Competition - Belgium - Brussels
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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 has become one of the leading international competitions for violinists pianists singers and, as of 2017, for 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 who are ready to embark
upon an international career. The competition is open to candidates of all nationalities, who are aged at least 18 and who have not yet reached the age of 30 for the instrumental sessions and 32 for the voice competition.
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, chairmain |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | December 9, 2020 |
| Application notes | Deadline is for the 2021 Cello session: December 9, 2020 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Venue: Flagey, first round and semifinal
- Piano 2020: May 4-16
- Cello 2021: May 3-15
- Voice 2022: May 1-6 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Venue: Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium
- 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 |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2015 Lim Ji Young, Korea, violin
2016 Lukas Vondracek, Czech Republic, piano
2017 Victor Jjlien-Laferrière,France, cello
2018 Samuel Hasselhorn, Germany, voice/baritone
2019 Stella Chen, United States, violin
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The Queen Sonja International Music Competition
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THE QUEEN SONJA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
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Rapido! A 14 Day Composition Contest
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RAPIDO! A 14 DAY COMPOSITION CONTEST
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The 16th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Competition Dates: May 5-21, 2020: - Stage I: Recitals (35-40 minutes); Stage II: Recitals (50-60 minutes) - Final Stage (three concerts): Chamber Music, Classical Concerto, Grand Concerto Over $120,000 cash prizesFree 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: 18-32 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(s) | Prof. Arie Vardi, pianist, conductor and piano pedagogue |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | October 1, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Tel Aviv Museum of Art, 27 Shaul Hamelech Boulevard, Tel Aviv, Israel |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Charles Bronfman Auditorium, 1 Huberman Street, Tel Aviv, Israel |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✔ Semifinals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2011 Daniil Trifonov
2005 Alexander Gavrylyuk
2001 Kirill Gershtein
1995 Alexander Korsantia
1974 Emanuel Ax
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Schadt String Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Begun in 1997 following a bequest to the Allentown Symphony Association from Edwin H. and Leigh W. Schadt, the Competition alternates biannually between violin and cello. The first prize includes a cash award of $12,000 and a solo concerto engagement with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.
MAIN OFFICE
23 North 6th Street Allentown, PA 18101
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
- Age 18-30 (must be 18 or not have reached 31st birthday by Monday, December 18, 2017) - Must be a current resident or citizen of the United States. Proof of citizenship is required. If not a citizen, a copy of your Visa or Green Card is required with entry. - Competition is not open to prior first-place winners of the Schadt String Competition.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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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) | Diane Wittry, music director |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | December 17, 2021 |
| Application notes | Violin: December 17, 2021
Cello: December 15, 2023 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 1, 2020, cello, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, PA |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 1, 2020, cello, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, PA |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Timothy Chooi, Violi
2016 Alexander Hersh, cello
2015 Zeyu Victor Li, violin
2014 Silviu Ciulei, classical guitar
2013 Christine Lamprea, cello
2012 Ji-Won Song
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Schmidt Vocal Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Schmidt Vocal Competition is a program of Schmidt Vocal Arts held at 17 regional locations across the country. The day-long Competition affords singers an opportunity to perform live in front of an audience for the chance to win cash awards/scholarships; it also offers master classes with premier artists.
MAIN OFFICE
6 East 5th Street, Suite 406 Covington, KY 41011
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors and recommended by a voice or choral teacher.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
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) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | June 10, 2020 |
| Application notes | Application deadlines are specific to each competition. The application deadline is two weeks before the specified location. Please check website for further details. |
FINALS (live rounds)
Please see website for all dates and locations. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
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Schoenfeld International String Competition
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SCHOENFELD INTERNATIONAL STRING COMPETITION
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Franz Schubert and Modern Music
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FRANZ SCHUBERT AND MODERN MUSIC
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Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Shangha's world-class violin competition, Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition, offers a grand prize of $100,000. It aims to continue the legacy of the distinguished violinist's musical spirit and carry forward his 40-year-long friendship and musical bond with China. This year celebrates Maestro Stern's centenary.
MAIN OFFICE
No. 1380 Middle Fuxing Road Shanghai 200031
CHINA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to participants of all nationalities between the ages 16 and 32 – born on or before August 4, 2004, and born on or after August 4, 1988.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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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 and Vera Tsu Weiling |
| Additional jurors | Martin Campbell-White Glenn Dicterow Emmanuel Hondré Weigang Li Ning Feng Philip Setzer Hagai Shaham Joel Smirnoff Kyoko Takezawa Maxim Vengerov Jian Wang |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | January 20, 2020 |
| Application notes | Application deadline is 23:59 GMT+8 on January 20, 2020. Pre-selection video must be uploaded by February 28, 2020 (23:59 GMT+8). |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
August 10-16, 2020, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China |
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FINALS (live rounds)
August 21-23, 2020, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 - Nancy Zhou, 1st - Olga Šroubková, 2nd - Diana Tishchenko, 3rd 2016 - Mayu Kishima, 1st - Sergei Dogadin, 2nd - Sirena Huang, 3rd
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XII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition
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XII INTERNATIONAL JEAN SIBELIUS VIOLIN COMPETITION
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Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition 2020
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Celebrating the innovative and longstanding partnership between The Hallé and Siemens, the winner will become assistant conductor of the Hallé, working alongside Sir Mark Elder for a minimum two-year period in a role that represents an invaluable chance to build a career and establish a presence on the world stage.
MAIN OFFICE
Hallé Concerts Society The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M1 5HA
UNITED KINGDOM
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Winner of the Competition will be an emerging talented conductor with relevant postgraduate study qualifications and experience of conducting professional orchestras. Applicants from any country were welcomed to apply. Applications for the competition are now closed.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting
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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 |
| Jury chair(s) | Sir Mark Elder; music director, The Hallé |
| Additional jurors | Stephan Frucht, Siemens AG, artistic director of Siemens' Arts Program Carola Reul, managing director, Junge Deutsche Philharmonie Julia Albrecht, director, KD Schmid Arna Kristín Einarsdóttir, managing director, National Arts Centre Orchestra John Summers, chief executive, The Hallé Geoffrey Owen, head of Artistic Planning, The Hallé |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | July 1, 2019 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Hallé St. Peters, 40 Blossom Street, Manchester, United Kingdom M4 6BF
Hallé Youth Orchestra Round: February 20, 2020, 11 am-1 pm and 2-4 pm
Digital Challenge Round: February 21, 2020, schedule TBD |
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FINALS (live rounds)
February 22, 2020, 11:30 am-5 pm, Hallé St Peters, 40 Blossom Street, Manchester, United Kingdom M4 6BF
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
This is an inaugaural competition; however the previous Assistant Conductors of the Hallé are:
2016-2019 Jonathon Heyward
2012-2016 Jamie Phillips
2010-2012 Andrew Gourlay
2008-2010 Ewa Strusinska
2006-2008 Rory Macdonald
2004-2006 André de Ridder
2001-2004 Edward Gardner
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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 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 United States.
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 | October 20, 2020 | |
| Application notes | Check for additional application details | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Thursday, January 28, 2021, Detroit, MI |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Detroit, MI:
Junior Division Finals: Friday, January 29, 2021
Senior Division Finals: Saturday, January 30, 2021 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Sterling Elliott, cellist, senior division
2019 Nygel Witherspoon, cellist, junior division
2018 Rubén Rengel, violinist, senior division
2018 Levi Powe, cellist, junior division
2017 Annelle Gregory, violinist, senior division
2017 Ifetayo Ali-Landing, cellist, junior division
2016 Thomas Mesa, cellist, senior division
2016 Maria Sanderson, violinist, junior division
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Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition
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WILHELM STENHAMMAR INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
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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 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 |
| Additional jurors | Clive Greensmith, cello Yura Lee, viola-violin Cho-Liang Lin, violin |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2020 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
2020 semifinals take place between 9 am and 4 pm on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Dalton Center Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
2020 Finals take place beginning at 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Dalton Center 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 has always held events at the highest international level. It inspires pianists and audiences alike, stimulating interest in the piano and music in general and providing a platform to showcase outstanding pianists from around the world and assist in developing their careers.
MAIN OFFICE
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Conservatorium Road Sydney NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Must be 18-32 years of age
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Quadrennial | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
| Management | ||
| Jury chair(s) | Piers Lane AO, artistic director and chairman of the jury | |
| Additional jurors | Olivier Cazal Mark Coughlan Elena Kats-Chernin AO Olga Kern Marianna Shirinyan Vladimir Tropp Xiaohan Wang Mira Yevtich |
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| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | December 4, 2023 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Verbrugghen Hall:
Preliminary stage: July 9-13, 2020
Semifinal stage: July 15-19, 2020 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
July 21-25, 2020, Sydney Town Hall |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2016 Andrey Gugnin
2012 Avan Yu
2008 Konstantin Shamray
2004 John Chen
2000 Marina Kolomitseva
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Takamatsu International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Takamatsu International Piano Competition provides a forum to bring together top musicians worldwide and encourages young people to pursue their dreams and goals of self-development.
MAIN OFFICE
Central Tamachi Building 6F 11-5 Tamachi Takamatsu Kagawa 760-0053
JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals born between January 1, 1987, and January 1, 2007
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
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| Jury chair(s) | Shuku Iwasaki, pianist |
| Additional jurors | Susumu Aoyagi, pianist Edward Auer, pianist Vincenzo Balzani, pianist Dang Thai Son, pianist Pascal Devoyon, pianist Shinichiro Ikebe, composer Jan Jiracek von Arnim, pianist Piotr Paleczny, pianist Andrey Pisarev, pianist Antti Siirala, pianist |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | September 20, 2021 |
FINALS (live rounds)
Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, 2022, Sunport Hall Takamatsu Main Hall, Takamatsu, Japan |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2020
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Cash award the total sum of 3,000,000 JPY (about $27,000) 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) | Pascal Dusapin |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | September 30, 2020 |
| Application notes | Please submit two 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 pm (Japan time). |
FINALS (live rounds)
Sunday, May 30, 2021, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 - Shiqi Geng, 1st, China - Pablo Rubino Lindner, 1st, Argentina - Siqi Liu, 2nd, China - Zhuosheng Jin, 3rd, China
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36th Valsesia Musica International Competition 2020
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Valsesia Musica (former Viotti Valsesia) Competition 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 juniors contest for piano, strings, and chamber music. The next voice competition is in 2021.
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) | TBD |
| Additional jurors | TBD |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | April 17, 2020 |
| Application notes | Violin and orchestra: April 17, 2020; piano: July 31, 2020 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 13, 2020, violin and orchestra, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC), Italy; late August, 2020 (TBD), piano |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 14, 2020, violin and orchestra, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC), Italy; early September, 2020 (TBD), piano |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Asako Iimori and Vikram Sedona, violin and orchestra
2019 Ho Joun Lee, voice
2018 So Hyang In, piano
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Viotti International Music Competition
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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; its prize-winners often reach the top of their artistic careers. It is renowned for its high standards, awards, and prestigious jury.
MAIN OFFICE
Via Monte di Pietà 39 13100 Vercelli
ITALY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The 71st Gian Battista Viotti International Musi Competition 2020 is open to opera singers of all nationalities. The age limit for the singers 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 24, 2020 |
| 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)
City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy
Opera Singing
- October 10-12, 2020, first round
- October 13-14, 2020, semifinal
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FINALS (live rounds)
City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy
Saturday, October 17, 2020, Final with orchestra, Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Ziyu Liu, pianist
2018 Konstantin Krimmel, baritone
2018 ByeongMin Gil, bass
2017 Konstantin Emelianov, pianist
2016 Chan Hee Cho, bass
2015 Ilya Maximov, pianist
2014 Kristina Mkhitaryan, soprano
2013 Jonathan Fournel, pianist
2012 Teresa Romano, soprano
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VSA International Young Soloists
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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 to 25. This includes physical, learning, sensory, cognitive, socio-emotional disabilities and more.
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 | February 19, 2020 |
FINALS (live rounds)
June 25, 2020: Selected winners perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition Poznan
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INTERNATIONAL HENRYK WIENIAWSKI VIOLIN COMPETITION POZNAN
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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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Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
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WIGMORE HALL INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION
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Wilson Center Guitar Festival
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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 five competition genres—Blues, Classical, Fingerstyle, Jazz, and Rock/Blues—the Wilson Center Guitar Festival is open to competitors of all ages.
MAIN OFFICE
3270 Mitchell Park Drive Brookfield, WI 53045
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Wilson Center Guitar Festival is open to individuals of all ages. Candidates are required to complete and submit the application form and video(s) by the specified due date. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the entry. Late or incomplete entries are not considered valid entries. Any form of entry, other than as specified in these rules is prohibited. The organizer will be collecting personal data about participants when they register to enter the competition. By participating in the competition, candidates agree to all terms and conditions. By entering you agree to be bound by these official rules and decisions of the judges, which will be final and binding in all respects. The Wilson Center Guitar Festival is open to all non-professional guitarists of all nationalities. 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. Examples of this are teaching guitar lessons (i.e. 30 – 60 students per week), touring full-time with a band, performing session work full-time (i.e. recordings, television, film, commercials, pit orchestras, etc.). If a guitarist only teaches a small number of students, and/or plays non-regular jobs, they would not necessarily be considered a professional guitarist. Anyone enrolled as a full-time student is considered a non-professional guitarist. The qualification as a non-professional guitarist will ultimately be at the sole discretion of the Wilson Center Guitar Festival management. Employees of the organizer, sponsors, and providers of any prize offered in this competition or any business or entity involved in the development, production, implementation, judging, administration, or fulfillment of this competition, and the immediate family members of any of the above (meaning spouses, parents, siblings, or children living in the same household) are not eligible.
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 | June 1, 2020 |
| Application notes | All applications must be received by midnight (CDT) on June 1, 2020. 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 on the website before applying. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Friday, August 14, 2020, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 327 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI. Semifinal rounds will take place in front of a public audience and will be judged by a panel of renowned artists from each genre. Check website for complete information and repertoire requirements. All dates/times subject to change. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Saturday, August 15, 2020, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 327 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI. Semifinal rounds will take place in front of a public audience and will be judged by a panel of renowned artists from each genre. Check website for complete information and repertoire requirements. All dates/times subject to change. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Winners
- Roger Schaumann, Blues
- Kacey Ellis, Classical
- Michael McKinnon, Fingerstyle
- James Zito, Jazz
- Millisa Henderson, Rock
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Young Concert Artists International Auditions
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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 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)
Piano • Strings • Voice •
Brass • Woodwinds • Chamber Ensembles
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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) | Daniel Kellogg, president | |
| Additional jurors | TBD | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | July 31, 2020 | |
| Application notes | Early deadline: Monday, June 1, 2020; final deadline: Monday, August 3, 2020 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 2020, New York, NY |
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FINALS (live rounds)
November 2020, 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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