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THE 2019 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
Press Releases | Reviews | Special Reports | Guide to Competitions
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2019 GUIDE TO COMPETITIONS
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 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The biennial Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) offer opportunities for the discovery, creation, performance and celebration of excellence in new concert music through the awarding of three $50,000 cash prizes: The Azrieli Commission for Canadian Music, the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music and the Azrieli Commission for Jewish Music. |
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 Warsaw, Poland
Organized since 1927 in Warsaw, the Chopin Competition numbers among the oldest music tournaments and, at the same time, is the only monographic competition of such standing in the world. |
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 Chicago, Illinois
Acclaimed nonprofit Chicago-based classical music label Cedille Records announces its first Emerging Artist Competition. The Competition will be open to individual musicians and ensembles of up to six people who reside in or hail from the Chicago metro area. The winner will record and release an album on Cedille Records. |
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 Albuquerque, New Mexico
The mission of the Competition is to provide a venue for young pianists to develop international careers through a competition that is recognized globally for its value and excellence. |
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 Jacksonville, Florida
The biennial NATS Artist Awards competition is designed to assist singers prepared to launch a professional career. |
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 Jacksonville, Florida
The NATS Art Song Composition Award program's purpose is to stimulate the creation of quality vocal literature through the cooperation of singer and composer. The performance of the first place winning composition will be premiered at the 56th NATS National Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 26-30, 2020, |
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 Jacksonville, Florida
The National Music Theater Competition is seeking out the best emerging music theater soloists. Presented by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) as the FIRST national competition for the music theater soloist, winners are finding success on Broadway and other theaters across the country. |
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 Jacksonville, Florida
The exciting experience of NATS Student Auditions, where singers perform and receive written feedback, continues in 2019 with a national round of competition and prizes. Originally for classical repertoire only, auditions now encompass music theater, other contemporary musical styles and (in even-numbered years) the Hall Johnson Spirituals. |
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| William C. Byrd Young Artist String Competition | Christmas Carol Commission Competition |
Flint, Michigan
The William C. Byrd Young Artist String Competition was started by William C. Byrd, conductor of the Flint Symphony Orchestra, for the purpose of helping launch careers for young musicians. Following his untimely death, the St. Cecilia Society of Flint, MI, has continued to sponsor the annual classical music competition.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir announces its tenth annual Christmas Carol Commission Competition as part of its commitment to the future of choral music.
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| 3rd Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition and Masterclasses | International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition |
Budapest, Hungary
Organized by Katalin Kokas and Barnabás Kelemen, leading Hungarian violinists, as part of the Festival Academy Budapest, the prestigious third Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition is held in three rounds for three age groups of artists under 19.
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Vienna, Austria
Since 1982, the International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition has been known as one of the world’s best networked singing competitions, with qualifying rounds in more than 70 cities worldwide each year. The singers are judged by a jury of artistic and casting directors from the world’s most prestigious opera houses.
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| The Gurwitz International Piano Competition | The Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition |
San Antonio, Texas
The Gurwitz International Piano Competition is a member of the WFIMC. Twelve competitors, selected by a preliminary jury, will compete live in San Antonio, TX. The Gurwitz consists of four rounds, including commissioned piece, chamber music round, and the final round with the San Antonio Symphony.
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Helsinki, Finland
Quadrennial international voice competition. Designed for outstanding young singers, it is known for its high standard, exacting repertoire, superb prizes, and prestigious jury. Altogether, prizes total €173,000. Streamed live, recorded, televised by the Finnish Broadcasting Company. Semifinalists will receive €1,000.
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| International Piano Competition of Orléans | International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch |
Orléans, France
Since 1994, the International Piano Competition of Orléans has revealed the talent of young artists who play piano repertoire, while promoting music from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Competition has a strong international reputation and is affiliated with the World Federation of International Music Competitions.
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's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Sole classical vocal competition in the Netherlands that involves opera and oratorio, as well as art song for singer/ pianist duos. Much attention paid to 20th-century and contemporary music. Finals with symphony orchestra, master classes, media training, feedback from jury members. Career development, travel refund possible, accommodations at host families.
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| Liszt Competition Utrecht | Long Thibaud Crespin International Competition |
Utrecht, The Netherlands
The Liszt Competition actively presents, develops, and promotes piano talents from around the world. The Competition was founded in 1986 and has built a reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions. Role model for the Competition is pianist, composer, and visionary Franz Liszt.
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Paris, France
The Long Thibaud Crespin International Competition is open to young musicians from all over the world. For more than 70 years, it has been a highlight of the Parisian, French & international season. The 2019 piano edition is placed under Bertrand Chamayou’s artistic direction and the jury is chaired by Martha Argerich.
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| MTNA National Student Competitions | Tenth Biennial New York International Piano Competition |
Cincinnati, Ohio
The MTNA National Student Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association Performance competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence.
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New York, New York
A first in the world and a unique feature of the NYIPC, no contestant is eliminated throughout the Competition, to be held June 21-26, 2020, in New York City. Cash awards: First Prize $20,000; Second Prize $15,000; Third Prize $5,000; Fourth Prize $2,500; Ensemble Prizes $6,000; Best Performance of Commissioned Work $2,000; Finalist Award to each of the remaining contestants $1,000.
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| Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition | The Queen Sonja International Music Competition |
Boca Raton, Florida
Founded in 2016, the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition provides violinists, aged 16-32, 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 commitment to engaging with the communities they serve.
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Oslo, Norway
Through exposure to an international jury of influential figures within the opera world, master classes, career development sessions, prizewinner concerts, and considerable cash prizes, participation in The Queen Sonja International Music Competition offers young artists a valuable kick-start to their careers.
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| Schmidt Vocal Competition | Franz Schubert and Modern Music |
Oxford, Ohio, and various location around the United States
The Schmidt Vocal Competition encourages young artists to pursue their passion in the vocal arts, providing opportunities and support to help inspire future generations of singers. In our 16 regional competitions, high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors perform in front of a live audience and participate in master classes with some of today’s most renowned vocal professionals.
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Graz, Austria
Its uniqueness is the combination of traditional and contemporary music, such that both participants and audience get in touch with each genre. Participants will perform contemporary pieces that are results of composition competitions that were particularly established for this competition.
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| Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competition | Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition |
New York, New York
The Competition welcomes pianists 8-28 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. A competitor may compete in up to three categories and is required to perform a contemporary work.
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London, United Kingdom
The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition is one of the best and most prestigious quartet competitions in the world. Held under the auspices of Wigmore Hall, the leading venue for chamber music, the competition attracts the best young quartets and offers excellent career development opportunities to prize winners.
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London, United Kingdom
The Competition celebrates the art of the song recital and honors 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.
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ADDITIONAL COMPETITIONS
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Online, Worldwide
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New York, New York
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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Danbury, Connecticut
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Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Provo, Utah
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Wales, United Kingdom
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Bonn, Germany
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Besançon, France
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Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Beijing, China
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Miami, Florida
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Shaker Heights, Ohio
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Fort Worth, Texas
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Fort Worth, Texas
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New York, New York
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Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Oberlin, Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio
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Highwood, Illinois
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Bucuresti, Romania
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Notre Dame, Florida
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Cork, Ireland
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New York, New York
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Geneva, Switzerland
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La Jolla, California
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Bergen, Norway
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
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Houston, Texas
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Finksburg, Maryland
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Hannover, Germany
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Edmond, Oklahoma
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Rochester and New York, New York
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New York, New York
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Villeurbanne, France
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Bamberg, Germany
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New York, New York
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Houston, Texas
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Evanston, Illinois
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Gütersloh, Germany
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Osaka, Japan
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Malibu, California
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Malibu, California
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Columbia, Missouri
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Brussels, Belgium
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Berlin, Germany
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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Evanston, Illinois
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Detroit, Michigan
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Weimar, Germany
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Shanghai, China
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
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Tokyo, Japan
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Varallo (VC), Italy
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Vercelli, Italy
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Poznan, Poland
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Brookfield, Wisconsin
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New York, New York
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