2022 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Competition focuses on works by Beethoven from every phase of his creative life, along with compositions by his predecessors, contemporaries and successors. Candidates may add works of their choosing to the compulsory programme. Next competition will take place from December 1-9, 2023
MAIN OFFICE
c/o Beethovenfest Bonn Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3, 53113 Bonn
GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Pianists from all nations, as well as stateless persons, who are between 18 and 32 years old at the time of the competition are eligible.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Prof. Pavel Gililov, artistic director and jury chairman |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | €50 |
| Application deadline | May 18, 2023 |
| Application notes | The application, including all required documents, must be carried out entirely via the competition's website. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
First to third rounds will take place at the Telekom Zentrale, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140 53113 Bonn, Germany. All rounds are open to the public.
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FINALS (live rounds)
The chamber music final will take place at the Telekom Zentrale, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140 53113 Bonn, Germany. The orchestra final will take place at the Telekom Forum, Landgrabenweg 151, 53227 Bonn, Germany. All rounds are open to the public. |
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International Conducting Competition Rotterdam
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International Conductors’ Competition Sir Georg Solti
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The competition founded in remembrance of the famous conductor Sir Georg Solti seeks young talents and wants to give them the opportunity to gather and exchange experiences. With two big symphony orchestras, the Frankfurt Radio and the Frankfurt Opera, the comeptition is unique in the world.
MAIN OFFICE
c/o Frankfurter Museums-Gesellschaft e.V. Goethestr. 32 60313 Frankfurt am Main
GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | Less than €10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Lady Valerie Solti |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | To be determined |
FINALS (live rounds)
Final round to feature three candidates. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| TBD | Semifinals | TBD | Semifinals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2020 Tianyi Lu 2017 Valentin Uryupin 2015 Tung-Chieh Chuang 2010 José Luís Gómez 2006 Shi-Yeon Sung 2004 James Gaffigan 2002 Tomás Netopil
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The International Oboe Competition of Japan
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Sony Music Foundation has been presenting the competition since 1985. It has established a reputation as a unique competition solely dedicated to the oboe, with past winners becoming international music figures as soloists or principal oboists in the world-renowned orchestras. A member of the World Federation of International Music Competition. The next competition will be held in Autumn 2023, the actual date to be determined.
MAIN OFFICE
Secretariat of The International Oboe Competition of Japan c/o Sony Music Foundation SME-Rokubancho Building 4-5, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 102-8353
JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Age 18 to 30; past winners are not eligible
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Oboe
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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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) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | 2023, actual date to be determined |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
2023, actual dates to be determined |
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FINALS (live rounds)
2023, actual dates to be determined |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Yuka Asahara (2nd Prize; 1st prize not awarded) 2015 Kanami Araki 2012 Olivier Stankiewicz 2009 Ivan Podyomov and Viola Wilmsen 2006 Lucas Macias Navarro
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2023 7th IPEA International Percussion Competition
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International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
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International Violin Competition Stuttgart
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
From February 7-17, 2024, in cooperation with the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, the Guadagnini Foundation will host the 2nd Stuttgart International Violin Competition.
MAIN OFFICE
Guadagnini Stiftung Postfach 150502 70077 Stuttgart
GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Violinists of all nationalities who are not older than 28 years of age at the date of the registration deadline are entitled to participate. The decisive date for this is the date of birth specified in the terms and conditions for the respective Competition. Violinists whose teachers are on the jury of the International Violin Competition Stuttgart are excluded from entry. Registration for the competition will take place exclusively online via the website www.muvac.com, Beginning on the date specified in the competition terms. The registration deadline will be the date specified in the competition terms. Late or incomplete registrations will not be accepted. The International Violin Competition Stuttgart of the Guadagnini Foundation takes place on the days specified in the Competition Terms in Stuttgart/Germany and is organized in cooperation with HMDK Stuttgart. All participants must personally register on the evening before the first day of the Competition at the Competition Office in Stuttgart, stated in the Competition Terms. The order of the performances of the participants will be determined by the drawing of lots and announced on this day. The Competition consists of two preliminary rounds and the final round. The two preliminary rounds will take place in the HMDK Stuttgart with piano accompaniment. Each participant is entitled to an official piano accompaniment free of charge, which will be assigned to him together with the draw of the order of performance. The participants may use another piano accompanist at their own expense. The jury will select 8 participants for the second preliminary round after the first preliminary round of the Competition. These 8 participants will compete in the second preliminary round, from which the jury will select the 4 finalists who will then compete in the final round. The jury's decision will be communicated to the participants at the end of each preliminary round. The final round will take place in the concert hall of the Stuttgart HMDK. The four finalists will be accompanied by the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra during the final round. All Competition rounds are open to the public and can also be followed online worldwide via live stream.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | July 31, 2023 |
FINALS (live rounds)
February 15: Rehearsals with the orchestra for the final round February 16: Final round with the orchestra February 17: First prize winner gala concert with the orchestra |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Eva Rabchevska, violin
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Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Jensen Foundation auditions America's most promising young opera singers to perform in its Finals Competition. Singers compete for more than $40,000 in awards, including $15,000 for First Place.
MAIN OFFICE
220 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to compete, you must:
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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) | Oliver Worthington, Jensen Foundation Board chair, Butler University |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Application deadline | March 27, 2022 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Preliminary judging will take place in New York City, May 16-19, 2022. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
The Finals Competition will take place Saturday, May 21, 2022, in New York City. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Megan Moore, soprano 2019 Olivia Vote, mezzo-soprano 2018 Felicia Moore, soprano 2010 Andrew Garland, baritone 2009 Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenor
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Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
We are seeking inquisitive minds who demonstrate an impeccable command of their instrument while remaining humble servants of great composers and their scores, young artists who bravely strive for individuality, making bold musical statements with the violin: Musicians whose voice inspires deep emotions and shows an exceptional degree of versatility.
MAIN OFFICE
Stiftung Niedersachsen Sophienstr. 2 30159 Hannover
GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Age 16 to 32 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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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) | To be determined |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | September 25, 2023 |
| Application notes | Deadline to be determined |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
To be announced |
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FINALS (live rounds)
To be announced |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Maria Ioudenitch 2018 Timothy Chooi 2012 Alexandra Conunova 2003 Nemanja Radulovic 1991 Antje Weithaas
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Johansen International Competition for Young String Players (Ages 13-17)
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Total of up to $68,000 in prizes, with equal prizes for each instrument. The JIC is funded by a charitable trust established by Anna Storch Johansen, who wanted to encourage young musicians with significant prize awards at a time when they need it most.
MAIN OFFICE
9202 Whitney Street Silver Spring, MD 20901
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Students of violin, viola, or cello, ages 13 through 17 years. Eligible contestants may not be younger than 13 or older than 17 on the final day of the competition. A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport is required as proof of age. Exclusively for the 2022 competition, applicants who would have been eligible based on the originally scheduled dates (as of March 21, 2020) may apply. Applicants must not be under professional management.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $130 |
| Application deadline | December 1, 2021 |
| Application notes | All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m., U.S. Eastern Standard Time, December 1, 2021. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 22-23, 2022: Violin, Viola, and Cello, First Congregational UCC, 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 24, 2022: Violin, Viola, and Cello, First Congregational UCC, 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2015 Zlatomir Fung, cello 2012 Brannon Cho, cello 2009 Matthew Lipman, viola 2006 Ben Beilman, violin 2006 Tessa Lark, violin, 2006
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Olga Kern International Piano Competition
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Kocian Violin Competition
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10th Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition
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The Kuleshov International Piano Festival and Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Kuleshov Festival and Competition is a biennial piano competition for high school and college students age 15-25 held on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK. Participants and audiences enjoy a weekend of guest artist recitals, interest sessions, masterclasses and attending the competition performances.
MAIN OFFICE
The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music 100 N. University Drive Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Ages 15 to 25 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Sallie Pollack, associate professor of Collaborative Piano, UCO |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Application deadline | January 25, 2021 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Semifinals take place in Edmond, OK, on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma on March 24-27, 2022 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Finals take place in Edmond, OK, on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma on March 27, 2022 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Mei Li, college 2018 Nathaniel Parker, high school 2016 Yuan Liu, college 2016 John Cao and Daniel Mangiaracino, high school
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Leeds International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
"The Leeds" has launched some of the greatest pianists in living memory and offers a warm Yorkshire welcome to all its pianists! Rounds take place internationally and in Leeds, hosted by an international performer-led jury. World-leading career support includes artist representation and a release with Warner Classics.
MAIN OFFICE
Leeds International Piano Competition University of Leeds 169b Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT
UNITED KINGDOM
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
20-29 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | To be announced | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | $165 | |
| Application deadline | October 31, 2023 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
September 2024, Great Hall, University of Leeds, United Kingdom |
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FINALS (live rounds)
September 2024, Town Hall, Leeds, United Kingdom
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Alim Beisembayev 2018 Eric Lu 1975 Dmitri Alexeev 1972 Murray Perahia 1969 Radu Lupu
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The Lotte Lenya Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
A unique international theater singing contest that emphasizes wide-ranging repertoire and the acting of songs and arias within a dramatic context. The competition recognizes talented young singer/actors who are dramatically and musically convincing in repertoire ranging from opera/operetta to contemporary Broadway scores, including the works of Kurt Weill.
MAIN OFFICE
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music 7 East 20th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to singer/actors of all nationalities, ages 19–32.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice • Musical Theater • Opera
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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) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | February 2, 2022 |
| Application notes | The deadline to submit an online application with video audition for the preliminary round is February 2, 2022. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Online |
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FINALS (live rounds)
To be determined |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Andrew Polec, singer/actor 2019 Daniel Berryman, singer/actor 2018 John Brancy, singer/actor 2018 Caroline Hewitt, singer/actor 2018 Laura Sanders, singer/actor 2017 Bradley Smoak, singer/actor 2016 Brian Vu, singer/actor 2016 Jim Schubin, singer/actor 2015 Lauren Michelle, singer/actor 2014 Ben Edquist 2013 Douglas Carpenter, singer/actor
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The Gerda Lissner Foundation IVC in Association with the Liederkranz Foundation
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
MAIN OFFICE
15 East 65th Street New York NY 10065
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
21 to 32 years of age for both divisions
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Midge Woolsey and Scott Barnes, trustees of The Gerda Lissner Foundation |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | January 26, 2022 |
| Application notes | Applications must be received by Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 3:00 pm EST, by email and must be typed. Submission of the application does not guarantee an audition or grant. All application PDFs must be submitted with typed responses. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Venue to be determined— Preliminaries General Division: March 28-30, 2022 Preliminaries Operetta and Zarzuela Division: March 31, 2022 |
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FINALS (live rounds)
April 1, 2022, New York, NY; venue to be determined: General Division; Operetta and Zarzuela Division |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
See here for past winners
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Liszt Utrecht
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1st Ljubljana Festival International Piano Competition
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Lyon International Chamber Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Member of the WFIMC. More than 1200 chamber artists have take part to the CIMCL from 2004. Broadcast on France musique radio and streaming on NoMadMusic and Classic@Home. A large audience follows the competition in the most beautiful halls of Lyon city (Opéra, Auditorium, Université Hall, Conservatories).
MAIN OFFICE
11 place Tobie Robatel 69001 Lyon
FRANCE
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All nationalities, artists up to 32 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition • Piano • Strings •
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) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | €150 |
| Application deadline | January 12, 2021 |
| Application notes | Approximately December of each year. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Cello and piano duo: April 22, 2022, Lyon, Université Lumière Streaming here. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Cello and piano duo: April 23, 2022, Lyon, Université Lumière Streaming here. |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Manon Galy, violin, and Jorge Gonzalez, piano, Paris 2019 Duo Moine ou Voyou, Wien 2018 Trio Messiaen, Paris 2017 Ensemble Ouranos, woodwind quintet, Paris 2016 Marius Urba, cello, and Vita Kahn, piano, Leipzig 2015 Castalian Quartet, London 2014 Diana Tishchenko, violin, and Joachim Carr, piano duo, Berlin 2013 Cyril Dubois, tenor, and Tristan Raës, piano, Paris 2012 Eburon Brass Quintett, Bruxels 2011 Van Baerle Trio, Amsterdam 2009 Hermès Quartet, Lyon 2008 Quintette K, woodwind quintet, Lyon 2007 Eugen Tischindeleanu, violin, and Nozomi Matsumoto, piano, Paris 2006 Yumiko Tanimura, soprano, and Jonas Vitaud, piano, Paris 2005 Or Notes Brass Quintet, Paris 2004 Trio di Parma, Italy
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The Mahler Competition
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Fifth Éva Marton International 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, whose career is founded on an incredible level hard work and much learning.
MAIN OFFICE
Secretariat of the International Éva Marton Singing Competition Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music 8 Liszt Ferenc Square 1061 Budapest 1061
HUNGARY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The contest is open to singers from all nationalities, minimum 18 years on the opening day of the competition and born on or after September 4, 1990 for female candidates and September 4, 1987 for male candidates.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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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 |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | €200 |
| Application deadline | April 25, 0222 |
| Application notes | The Competition currently is not accepting applications. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
September 5-11, 2022, Budapest, Hungary |
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FINALS (live rounds)
September 5, 2020, Budapest, Hungary |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Sonja Saric, soprano 2018 Galeano Salas, teno 2016 Alexander Roslavets, bass 2014 Szilvia Vörös, mezzo-soprano/alto
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Eleanor McCollum Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Eleanor McCollum Competition and Concert of Arias is the primary recruitment tool for the HGO Studio. Applicants can be considered for the HGO Studio, the Competition, or both, and applicants do not need to be a prize winner to be invited to the Studio.
MAIN OFFICE
510 Preston Street Houston, TX 77002
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All classical singers of any age and nationality.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Voice
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Khori Dastoor, Patrick Summers, Ana María Martínez, and a guest judge |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | September 18, 2022 |
| Application notes | Applications for the 2022-23 Studio and the 2022 Eleanor McCollum Competition are closed; applications for the 2023-24 Studio and the 2023 Eleanor McCollum Competition will be announced in summer of 2022. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Preliminary auditions will be held in Houston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and New York in November and December 2022. Semifinal auditions will be held in Houston in late January through early February 2023. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Final auditions will be held in Houston in early February 2023, culminating in the Eleanor McCollum Competition and Concert of Arias on February 3, 2023. |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Previous winners include Jamie Barton, Joyce DiDonato, Ana María Martínez, Ryan McKinny, and Tamara Wilson.
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Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition is a program designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers. The Auditions take place in 39 Districts and 11 Regions throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.
MAIN OFFICE
Metropolitan Opera - Laffont Competition 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Specific requirements are listed here
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Melissa Wegner, executive director |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $30 |
| Application deadline | September 12, 2021 |
| Application notes | The deadlines vary by District. Please visit the website for more information. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Semifinals: April 24, 2022 (district and region dates vary) |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Grand Finals: May 1, 2022 |
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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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Music International Grand Prix
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MTNA National Student Competitions
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NATS Art Song Composition Award
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NATS Artist Awards (NATSAA)
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National Musical Theatre Competition
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NATS National Student Auditions
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National Federation of Music Clubs
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The Walter W. Naumburg Foundation
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Prize includes a cash award of $25,000, two fully subsidized New York recitals and a commissioned work
MAIN OFFICE
130 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to saxophons of every nationality. The competitors may not be under the age of 18 years of age or more than 31 years of age.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Classical Saxophone
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Charles Neidich |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | August 8, 2022 |
FINALS (live rounds)
New York City, October 4-9, 2022 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
This is our first competition for classical saxophone
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