Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Established in 2003 by the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, the Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition honors classical composers of outstanding achievement. The winner receives $100,000 and is expected to participate in two nonconsecutive weeks of residency at the Bienen School. 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 nemmersmusic@northwestern.edu WEBSITE https://www.music.northwestern.edu/nemmers 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. Email submissions must be emailed from the nominator's professional affiliation. The recipient is expected to participate in two nonconsecutive weeks of residency at the Bienen School of Music interacting with students and faculty. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Composition PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	More than $50,000
Jury chair(s)	Not provided
Jury size	1 to 5
Application deadline	February 1, 2023

PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Jennifer Higdon 2016 Steve Reich 2014 Esa-Pekka Salonen 2010 John Luther Adams 2004 John Adams

    

The New York International Piano Competition

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Osaka International Chamber Music Competition 2023

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Osaka International Chamber Music Competition comprised Section One and Section Two. Among the many forms of chamber music, the String Quartet has been placed in the Section One for all past edition. The Section Two will open for Piano Trio and Piano Quartet for 2023. MAIN OFFICE 1-3-50 Shiromi, Chuo-ku Osaka 540-8510 JAPAN osaka-comp@jcmf.or.jp WEBSITE http://www.jcmf.or.jp/competition-festa/en/ ELIGIBILITY Applicants shall be ensembles of musicians of any nationality whose members were born after May 1st, 1984. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
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
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	To be announced
Application deadline	October 1, 2022
Application notes	Application deadline will be October 2022; the exact date to be announced.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) 2023: May 15 for section two and May 16 for section one, Izumi hall, Osaka, Japan
FINALS (live rounds) May 18, 2023 for both sections, Izumi hall, Osaka, Japan

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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

  

PianoArts

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION PianoArts semifinalists perform solo recitals and partner with a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra violinist or cellist to rehearse and perform duo recitals. They speak about music and rehearse their presentations with a speaking coach. Finalists perform complete concertos with the MSO. Numerous prizes include PianoArts Fellowships and performances for diverse audiences. MAIN OFFICE 2642 North Summit Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211 USA UNITED STATES Info@PianoArts.org WEBSITE https://www.PianoArts.org ELIGIBILITY For pianists, ages 16 to 21, of any nationality, living or studying full time in North America. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Semifinal and final rounds competition chair: Pavlina Dokovska, piano chair at the Mannes School of Music at the New School
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	$150
Application deadline	To be determined for competitions following the 2022 competition
SEMIFINALS Ten pianists, selected as semifinalists, competed in a virtual competition in March 2021.
FINALS (live rounds) Three pianists, selected as finalists, will perform complete concertos in live performances with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in Milwaukee, WI, June 1, 2022. To prepare for the final round, finalists will rehearse the concerto three times: with the conductor, with a chamber ensemble from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and with the full orchestra.

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Tianyuan Liu, pianist 2016 Aristo Sham, pianist 2012 Sahun Hong, pianist 2006 Michelle Naughton, pianist 1999 Elizabeth Joy Roe, pianist

      

PIMFOnline Virtual Concerto Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Musicians in four age categories will compete for $25,000 in music festival scholarships and several performance opportunities including: a private recital in Philadelphia for the Grand Prize winner and a "Winners Circle" concert performance at PIMF, featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, for division winners. MAIN OFFICE 2954 East Grant Avenue Williamstown NJ, 08094 UNITED STATES jacob.heil@pimf.org WEBSITE https://pimfonline.org/virtual-concerto-competition/ ELIGIBILITY All instrumentalists ages 8 to 25 are invited to participate. Musicians will compete in one of four age groups. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
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 fee	$45
Application deadline	December 31, 2021
Application notes	First 100 applicants will receive an automatic $150 scholarship to PIMF 2022.
FINALS This competition will take place entirely online via recorded video submissions and will be adjudicated by Philadelphia International Music Festival Faculty, including members of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

        

Plowman Chamber Music Competition

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 $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 info@plowmancompetition.org WEBSITE https://www.plowmancompetition.org/ ELIGIBILITY Open to instrumental ensembles of three to six players. Members must be interested in, or already pursuing a career in music. Ensembles with management as of March 2023 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 • Woodwinds • Brass • Percussion PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policies/procedures for this competition

DETAILS
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
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$40 per person ($50 after February 3)
Application deadline	February 3, 2023
Application notes	Due to COVID-19, the 10th Plowman Competition has been rescheduled to March 25-26, 2023. Late application deadline is February 10, 2023.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) March 25, 2023, First Baptist Church, Columbia, MO
FINALS (live rounds) March 26, 2023, Missouri Theatre, Columbia, MO

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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)

        

Primrose International Viola Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Founded in 1979 as the first international competition solely for violists, the Primrose International Viola Competition features the world’s best and most promising young violists. In Summer 2024, 24 Quarter-Finalists will be invited to compete for cash prizes and awards over $30,000 USD. MAIN OFFICE 200 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 UNITED STATES info@primrosecompetition.org WEBSITE https://www.primrosecompetition.org/ ELIGIBILITY The Primrose International Viola Competition is typically open to violists who have just celebrated their 30th birthday or are younger, and who are ready to embark on an international solo career. The Competition welcomes applicants of all nationalities, ethnic origins, religions, and genders. All applicants must be current members in good standing of the American Viola Society, and are required to submit a nonrefundable application fee. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Viola PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
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)	To be determined
Jury size	6 to 10
Application deadline	December 1, 2023
Application notes	Exact deadline to be determined
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Summer 2024: Colburn School; Los Angeles, CA
FINALS (live rounds) Summer 2024: Colburn School; Los Angeles, CA

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 1st: Hae-Sue Lee 2nd: Zoë Martin-Doike 3rd: Leonid Plashinov-Johnson 2014 1st: Zhanbo Zheng 2nd: Manuel Vioque-Judd 3rd: Cong Wu Honorable Mention: Born Lau, Kei Tojo

  

Princess Astrid International Music Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Established in 1953, this biennial competition hosted by the Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera rotates between violin and conducting. A world wide scope of talented candidates are invited to be assessed by an internationally distinguished jury. Princess Astrid Mrs Ferner of Norway is patron of the competition. MAIN OFFICE Kjøpmannsgata 46 7011 Trondheim NORWAY aase@tso.no WEBSITE https://www.tso.no/competition ELIGIBILITY The competition is open to conductors of all nationalities below the age of 35 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) Conducting • Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	€10,000 to €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Han-Na Chang, chief conductor, Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Opera
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€25
Application deadline	April 25, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) August 15 2022, Trondheim, Norway; First Round, with Trondheim Symfoniorkester and Opera August 16, 2021, Trondheim, Norway; Second round, with Trondheim Symfoniorkester and Opera
FINALS (live rounds) August 18, 2022, Trondheim, Norway: Final round, public concert with Trondheim Symfoniorkester and Opera in Olavshallen at 19:30 with award ceremony

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Yuwon Kim, South Korea, conductor 2016 Mayumi Kanagawa, violin 2014 Elena Schwarz, Australia 2012 Miriam Helms Ålien, violinist 2010 Jie Zhang, pianist

    

Queen Elisabeth Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Established in 1951 on the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth of Belgium as a successor to the Eugène Ysaÿe Competition the Queen Elisabeth Competition very soon became one of the leading international competitions for violinists pianists singers and in 2017 for cellists. MAIN OFFICE Rue aux Laines, 20 B-1000 Brussels BELGIUM info@queenelisabethcompetition.be WEBSITE https://www.queenelisabethcompetition.be 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 31 for the instrumental sessions and 33 for the voice competition. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Composition • Piano • Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Annual
First prize	More than €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Mr. Gilles Ledure, chairman
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	€100
Application deadline	December 8, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Place Flagey, Brussels, Belgium, first rounds and semifinals: Cello 2022: May 9-21, 2022 Voice 2023: May 21-25, 2023
FINALS (live rounds) Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium: Cello 2022: May 30 - June 4, 2022 Voice 2023: June 1-3, 2023

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2021 Jonathan Fournel, France, piano 2019 Stella Chen, United States, violin 2018 Samuel Hasselhorn, Germany, baritone 2017 Victor Julien-Laferrière, France, cello 2016 Lukas Vondracek, Czech Republic, piano

      

The Queen Sonja International Music Competition

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The 17th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Competition Dates: March 14-31, 2023 Stage I: Recitals (35-40 minutes) Stage II: Recitals (50-60 minutes) Final Stage (3 concerts): Chamber Music, Classical Concerto, Grand Concerto Over $120,000 cash prizes Free hotel accommodation Partial coverage of flight expenses A practice piano in each hotel room MAIN OFFICE 9 Bilu Street Tel Aviv 6522214 ISRAEL competition@arims.org.il WEBSITE https://www.arims.org.il ELIGIBILITY The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities; age limit: 18 to 32 years old. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Arie Vardi, Pianist, conductor and piano pedagogue
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$180
Application deadline	June 1, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Recitals at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel: March 14-20, 2023: Stage I March 21-23, 2023, Stage II
FINALS (live rounds) Chamber Music: March 24-25, 2023, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel Classical Concerto: March 26-27, 2023, Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Tel Aviv, Israel Grand Concerto: March 29-30, Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Tel Aviv, Israel

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2021 Juan Perez Floristan 2017 Szymon Nehring 2011 Daniil Trifonov 2011 Boris Giltburg 2008 Khatia Buniatishvili 2005 Igor Levitt 2001 Kirill Gerstein 1974 Emanuel Ax

    

Paloma O'Shea Santander International Piano Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION On its 50th anniversary, the aim of the Santander International Piano Competition remains unchanged: to help young pianists worldwide offering them opportunities at a key moment in their lives, when they finish their educational period and are ready to take their first steps in the demanding professional world of music. MAIN OFFICE Paloma O’Shea Santander International Piano Competition Fundación Albéniz C/ Luis Martínez 21 39005 Santander SPAIN concurso@albeniz.com WEBSITE https://www.santanderpianocompetition.com ELIGIBILITY Pianists not older than 32 years old ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	€10,000 to €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
	Management
Jury chair(s)	Joaquin Achucarro
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€100
Application deadline	October 18, 2021
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) July 2022, Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria, Santander, Spain. Solo recital and Chamber Music, with Cuarteto Casals.
FINALS (live rounds) August 2022, Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria, Santander, Spain. Six finalists will perform with the Spanish Radio and Television Orchestra conducted by Pablo González.

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Dmytro Choni 2015 Juan Pérez Floristán 1992 Eldar Nebolsin 1980 Barry Douglas (2nd prize, 1st not awarded) 1977 Ramzi Yassa 1976 Hüseyin Sermet

    

Schoenfeld International String Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Schoenfeld International String Competition was founded in 2013 in honor of the violinist Alice Schoenfeld and the cellist Eleonore Schoenfeld, both legendary performers and pedagogues. As a member of WFIMC, the Schoenfeld aims to build a multifaceted platform for gifted violinists, cellists, and chamber music performers all over world. MAIN OFFICE Los Angeles, CA UNITED STATES info@schoenfeldcompetition.com WEBSITE https://schoenfeldcompetition.com ELIGIBILITY Age limit: not older than 31 years old; open to competitors from all nations. Previous 1st and 2nd prize winners resubmission will not be accepted. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Strings • Chamber Music: String Quartet (two violins, viola, cello), Piano Trio (violin, cello, piano), Piano Quartet (violin, viola, cello, piano) PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
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)	Jean-Jacques Kantorow, violin; Arto Noras, cello
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$135 (violin and cello divisions); $200 (chamber music division)
Application deadline	Deadline has passed: April 15, 2020
Application notes	2022 edition is postponed from 2020 edition. The application is closed in 2020, with all the live-round candidates selected, therefore the competition will not accept applications for the competition in 2022.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Harbin Conservatory of Music, Harbin, China 2022 July 15-16 Gala rehearsal and registration July 17 Opening gala July 18-19 First round for violin and cello divisions July 20-21 Second round for violin and cello divisions July 22 Masterclasses July 23 Semifinal round for violin and cello divisions July 24 Jury concerts
FINALS (live rounds) Harbin Concert Hall / Harbin Grand Theatre, Harbin, China 2022 July 25 Final for chamber music division / jury concert July 26 Finals for violin and cello divisions / jury concert July 27 Masterclasses / jury concert July 28 Masterclasses / Award ceremony and concerts

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Lorenz Chen, violin Zlatomir Fung, cello Ulysses Quartet, chamber division 2016 Andi Zhang and Yun Tang, co-winners, violin Christoph Croise, cello Notos Quartet, chamber division 2014 Ji-won Song, violin Ja-Kyoung Huh, cello Goldmund Quartet, chamber division 2013 Jinjoo Cho, violin Julian Schwarz, cello Gloucester Quartet, chamber division

        

19th International Violin Competition Kloster Schöental

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Franz Schubert and Modern Music

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Besides a number of new features like an extended jury in the final round and a “new formats” contest, the competition offers a highlight in the category Lied with its commissioned work by British composer Judith Weir: it will have to be performed after 36 hours of study time. MAIN OFFICE University of Music and Performing Arts Graz Leonhardstraße 15 A-8010 Graz AUSTRIA franz.schubert@kug.ac.at WEBSITE https://schubert.kug.ac.at/en ELIGIBILITY Up to 35 years (born after February 15, 1985) ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Strings • Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	€10,000 to €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
	Management
Jury chair(s)	Joseph Breinl, Lied Duo; Chia Chou, Piano Trio
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€140 Lied Duo; €210 Piano Trio
Application deadline	October 12, 2021
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Haus für Musik und Musiktheater (MUMUTH), Graz, Austria— July 21, 2022: Duo for Voice and Piano (Lied) July 21-22, 2022: Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello
FINALS (live rounds) July 23, 2022, Haus für Musik und Musiktheater (MUMUTH), Graz, Austria Both categories: Duo for Voice and Piano (Lied); Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Simply Quartet, string quartet 2018 Trio Marvin, piano trio (2nd prize) 2018 Mikhail Timoshenko, bass-baritone; Elitsa Desseva, piano (Lied) 2006 Trio Atos, piano trio 1997 Jerusalem Quartet, string quartet

      

XII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION XII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition will be held in Helsinki from May 18 to May 29 in 2022. First and second rounds with pianist and finals with two symphony orchestras; Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra/ Dima Slobodeniouk and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra/ Anna-Maria Helsing. MAIN OFFICE Sibelius Academy PO Box 38 FI-00097 Uniarts FINLAND paivi.pousar@uniarts.fi WEBSITE https://www.sibeliuscompetition.fi/en/home.html ELIGIBILITY Open to all violinists born in or after 1990. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Strings • Violin PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Quinquennial
First prize	€10,000 to €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Sakari Oramo, conductor and professor of Orchestral Training and Orchestral Conducting
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€100
Application deadline	January 31, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) May 19-21, 2022: First round; approximately 40 participants will be accepted to the first round. May 23-25, 2022: Second round; 18 participants will be accepted to the second round.
FINALS (live rounds) May 27-29, 2022, Helsinki Music Centre, Finland: Violin soloist with two symphony orchestras, Sibelius Violin Concerto and a volitional concerto listed in the rules.

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2015 Christel Lee 2010 Nikita Boriso-Glebsky 2005 Alina Pogotskina 2000 Sergei Khachatryan 1995 Pekka Kuusisto

      

Claudette Sorel Piano Competition and Fellows Program at Fredonia

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Sphinx Competition

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 Latino communities. MAIN OFFICE 2200 Hunt Street, Suite 461 Detroit, MI 48207 UNITED STATES competition@sphinxmusic.org WEBSITE https://www.SphinxMusic.org 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 PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Annual
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
	Management
Jury chair(s)	Not provided
Jury size	6 to 10
Application deadline	October 20, 2022
Application notes	Apply here
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) January 26, 2023, Detroit, MI
FINALS (live rounds) January 28, 2023, Detroit, MI

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2021 Samuel Vargas, violin, senior division 2021 Amaryn Olmeda, violin, junior division 2020 Gabriel Martins, cello, senior division 2020 Esme Arias-Kim, violin, junior division 2019 Sterling Elliott, cello, senior division

        

Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition (WSIMC)

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition (WSIMC) started 2006 in Norrköping, Sweden, by Sonja Stenhammar and has after that been held every second year. The competition has an obligatory part, where the contestants must perform a work of Wilhelm Stenhammar, the famous swedish composer. MAIN OFFICE Holmengatan 14 602 32 Norrköping SWEDEN stenhammarcompetition@norrkoping.se WEBSITE https://www.stenhammarcompetition.se ELIGIBILITY Criteria: Six opera arias from different periods, two from WSIMC obligatory repertoire Three arias from oratorio,passion, mass, cantata or concert aria repertoire Four Lieder/songs in different styles One piece by Wilhelm Stenhammar ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	€10,000 to €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	To be announced
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€120
Application deadline	February 15, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) June 13-15, 2022, Louis de Geer Concert Hall, Norrkoping, Sweden
FINALS (live rounds) June 17 2022: Final and Prize giving ceremony, Louis de Geer Concert Hall, Norrkoping, Sweden

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Yohan Kim, tenor South Korea 2016 Christina Nilsson, soprano, Sweden 2014 Chrystal E Williams, mezzosoprano, United States 2012 Daniel Johansson, tenor, Sweden and Alexandra Popandopulo, soprano, Russia 2010 Jeasig Lee, tenor, South Korea

2020 Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The finals of the third biennial Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC), Shanghai’s world-class violin competition, will be held in August 2022 in Shanghai, China. The competition has a grand prize of $100,000 USD. MAIN OFFICE No. 1380 Middle Fuxing Road Shanghai 200031 CHINA adminoffice@shcompetition.com WEBSITE https://sisivc.shsymphony.com/home ELIGIBILITY The Competition is open to all participants between 16 and 33. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
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
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$100
Application deadline	January 30, 2020
Application notes	No new applications will be accepted. The finalists for the 2020 SISIVC were chosen in August 2021.
FINALS (live rounds) August 2022, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Nancy Zhou 2016 Mayu Kishima

        

Stulberg International String Competition

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 info@stulbergcomp.org WEBSITE https://www.stulberg.org 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 PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policies/procedures for this competition

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Annual
First prize	Less than $10,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Not provided
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$140
Application deadline	February 1, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) 2022 Semifinals take place 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2022, Dalton Center Recital Hall on the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo, MI. 2022 Bach Prize Award takes place 7:30 pm, Friday, May 20, 2022, Stetson Chapel on the campus of Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI.
FINALS (live rounds) 2022 Finals: 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2022, Dalton Center Recital Hall on the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo, MI.

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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

    

Sydney International Piano Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Sydney International Piano Competition will be held in July 2023. After the disruptions of recent years the live event will again be held over 3 weeks involving solo recitals, chamber music rounds and the final rounds with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. MAIN OFFICE PO Box R104 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 AUSTRALIA info@thesydney.com.au WEBSITE https://thesydney.com.au/ ELIGIBILITY Must be 18 to 32 years old ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policies/procedures for this competition

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Triennial
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 jury chairman
Jury size	6 to 10
Application deadline	December 5, 2022
FINALS (live rounds) July 2023

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2021 Alexander Gadjiev 2016 Andrey Gugnin 2012 Avan Yu 2008 Konstantin Shamray 2004 John Chen

        

Takamatsu International Piano Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION To provide the forum to bring together top musicians worldwide and to encourage young people to pursue their dreams and goals of self-development. Update: As a result of the pandemic, the 5th Takamatsu International Piano Competition has been postoned until Februrary 2023. MAIN OFFICE Central Tamachi Building 6F, 11-5 Tamachi Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0053 JAPAN info@tipc.jp WEBSITE https://www.tipc.jp/5th/english_index.html ELIGIBILITY Individuals born between January 1, 1987 and January 1, 2007 ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Quadrennial
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Shuku Iwasaki
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	$173 (20,000 JPY)
Application deadline	September 20, 2021
SEMIFINALS and FINALS (live rounds) Update: As a result of the pandemic, the 5th Takamatsu International Piano Competition has been postoned until Februrary 2023.

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Yasuko Furumi 2014 Jiyoung Mun 2010 Alexander Yakovlev 2006 Pavel Gintov

Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2023

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Cash award is the total sum of 3,000,000 JPY each year. The judge may withhold the prize. The composers whose works are selected to be performed at the final selection will be invited to attend. MAIN OFFICE 3-20-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 163-1403 JAPAN award@toccf.com WEBSITE https://www.operacity.jp/en/concert/award/index.php ELIGIBILITY Any person, regardless of nationality, who is not over 35 years old at the end of the year his or her application is submitted. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Composition PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policies/procedures for this competition

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Annual
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Jury chair(s)	Jo Kondo
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	Free
Application deadline	September 30, 2022
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 28, 2023, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Tokyo, Japan

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Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The 7th TIBC welcomes pianists ages 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. Competitor may compete in up to three categories, and is required to perform a contemporary work. MAIN OFFICE 23 West 73rd Street New York, NY 10023 UNITED STATES TureckBach@gmail.com WEBSITE https://www.tureckbachcompetition.com ELIGIBILITY 8 to 28 age limit, based on eligibility for certain categories. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policies/procedures for this competition

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	Less than $10,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	To be determined
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$180
Application deadline	April 4, 2022
Application notes	Preliminary unedited DVD with repertoire to be intended to perform deadline: April 4, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Semifinals: Live on Zoom, May 2022; exact date to be determined
FINALS (live rounds) Finals and Gala Winners Concert: Live, July 22-24, 2022, DiMenna Center for Classical Music, New York, NY

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS Tony Yun, Evgeny Kissin/Steinway's Recital Award, Grand Prize winner of Fifth Tureck International Bach Competition Hilda Huang, Grand Prize Winner of the Second Tureck International Bach Competition Alison To, Grand Prize Winner of Third Tureck International Bach Competition Phoebe Pan, Grand Prize Winner of First Tureck International Bach Competition

    

38th Valsesia Musica International Competition 2022

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Valsesia Musica competition (former Viotti Valsesia) started in 1981 to promote young talented musicians as well as Valsesia, the greenest valley in Italy. It is divided in different sections: violin and orchestra, piano, voice and a juniores contest for piano, strings and chamber music. MAIN OFFICE corso Roma, 35 I- 13019 Varallo (VC) ITALY info@valsesiamusica.com WEBSITE https://www.valsesiamusica.com/default_eng.htm ELIGIBILITY Open to violinists, singers and pianists from all over the world up to 37 years old ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Strings • Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Annual
First prize	Less than €10,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Jury chair(s)	To be decided
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	€120
Application deadline	To be determined
Application notes	Violin and orchestra: September 2022; Voice: October/November 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Violin and orchestra: September 2022 (final date to be determined), Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC) Italy
FINALS (live rounds) Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC) Italy: Violin and orchestra: September 2022 (final date to be determined) Voice: Autumn 2022 (final date to be determined)

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2021 Elias David Moncado, violin and orchestra (1st prize) 2021 Artem Kuznetsov and Noah Zhou, piano (1st prize)

            

VSA International Young Soloists

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world receive the VSA International Young Soloists Award ($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 vsainfo@kennedy-center.org WEBSITE https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/competitions-and-commissions/vsa-international-young-soloists/ ELIGIBILITY Musicians with disabilities between the ages of 14 to 25. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Composition • Piano • Strings • Voice • All Instruments and Genres PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policies/procedures for this competition

DETAILS
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 28, 2022
FINALS (live rounds) Select winners will perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, in June/July 2022.

PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2020 Allison Liu, flute 2019 Avery Dixon, saxophone 2012 Justin Kauflin, jazz piano 2011 Mandy Harvey, vocalist 2010 Blessing Offor, vocalist

      

Walgreens National Concerto Competition

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Wideman International Piano Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Competition encourages and promotes young pianist with an opportunity to play with an orchestra, give recitals and win cash prizes. Please visit our website for more information on prizes, winner's recitals and application. MAIN OFFICE 2900 Wheless Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 UNITED STATES widemanpianocompetition@gmail.com WEBSITE https://www.widemanpianocompetition.com ELIGIBILITY 18 to 28 by December 2, 2022 ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Annual
First prize	Less than $10,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Alon Goldstein, artistic director
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$100
Application deadline	October 12, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) December 2-3, 2022, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
FINALS (live rounds) December 4, 2022, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2021 Zheyu Jiang 2019 Simon Karakulidi 2018 Dominic Muzzi 2017 Yinuo Wang and Mei Li (tie) 2016 Tzu-Lin Huang 2015 Aristo Sham 2014 Tomer Gewirtzman 2013 Yevgeny Yontov 2012 Asiya Korepanova 2011 Yue Chu 2010 Ko-Eun Lee

Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition

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Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition is one of the most prestigious quartet competitions in the world. The Competition is held under the auspices of Wigmore Hall, the leading venue for chamber music. It attracts the best young quartets and offers excellent career development opportunities to prizewinners. MAIN OFFICE Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP UNITED KINGDOM quartetcompetition@wigmore-hall.org.uk WEBSITE https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/string-quartet-competition/wigmore-hall-international-string-quartet-competition ELIGIBILITY All members of quartets wishing to apply must be under 36 at the start date of the 2022 Competition; the age criteria will revert to under 35 for the 2025 Competition. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	John Gilhooly CBE, OSI, director, Wigmore Hall
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	£25 plus £35 if selected
Application deadline	November 3, 2021
Application notes	Application deadline was November 3, 2021; the deadline for the 2025 Competition will be mid-October 2024.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) April 8, 2022, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom. Dates for the 2025 Competition will be confirmed in due course.
FINALS (live rounds) April 9, 2022, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom. Dates for the 2025 Competition will be confirmed in due course.

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Esme Quartet 2015 Quatuor Van Kuijk 2012 Arcadia Quartet 2009 Danish String Quartet 2006 Formosa Quartet

        

Young Concert Artists International Auditions

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Young Concert Artists Inc. is a non-profit 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 auditions@yca.org WEBSITE https://www.yca.org/auditions 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) Composition • Piano • Strings • Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Annual
First prize	Less than $10,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
	Management
Jury chair(s)	Daniel Kellogg, President
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$55 early deadline / $85 final deadline
Application deadline	August 1, 2022
Application notes	Early deadline: Monday, June 6, 2022; final deadline: Monday, August 1, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) November 8-10, 2022, New York, NY
FINALS (live rounds) November 13, New York, NY

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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