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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 Prize in Music Composition honors classical music composer of outstanding achievement. The prize is open to living classical composers without regard to citizenship. Submit nominations by email. The recipient is expected to participate in two nonconsecutive residencies at the Bienen School. 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 2021 William Bolcom 2018 Jennifer Higdon 2016 Steve Reich 2014 Esa-Pekka Salonen 2010 John Luther Adams

Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION NEUE STIMMEN is a unique platform designed to promote the careers of young opera singers. Aside from discovering talents, we offer long term 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 Liz Mohn Center Carl-Bertelsmann-Str. 256 33311 Gütersloh GERMANY info@neue-stimmen.de WEBSITE https://www.neue-stimmen.de ELIGIBILITY Singers of any nationality; women up to 30 years of age, born on or after October 13, 1993; men up to 30 years of age, born on or after October 13, 1993 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	€5,000 to €10,000
Additional prizes	Performances Managemnet
Jury chair	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; designated director, Staatsoper Berlin; Evamaria Wieser, artistic director, Salzburg Festival and European casting consultant, Lyric Opera of Chicago; Christoph Seuferle, artistic director, Deutsche Oper Berlin
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	No fee
Application deadline	January 31, 2024
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) April - July 2024, taking place in approximately 15 cities worldwide, such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Cape Town, Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Riga, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington DC, Zurich
FINALS (live rounds) October 2024, Gütersloh, Germany

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2019 Long Long, tenor 2015 Elsa Dreisig, soprano 2013 Nadine Sierra and Nicole Car, sopranos 2007 Marina Rebeka, soprano 2003 Franco Fagioli, countertenor 1991 Michael Volle, baritone

Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition for string quartet and wind quintet 2023

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition for String Quartet & Wind Quintet is established to create more focus on the chamber music works of Carl Nielsen. It is arranged by three major Danish cultural organizations in Denmark: The Royal Danish Academy of Music, The Royal Library and Danish Broadcasting Corporation. MAIN OFFICE Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition c/o DR Emil Holms Kanal 20, opg.5-3 DK-0999 Copenhagen C DENMARK mrrb@dr.dk WEBSITE https://www.carlnielseninternational.dk ELIGIBILITY The combined ages of the string quartet must not exceed 120 years. The combined ages of the wind quintet must not exceed 150 years. The age of any individual ensemble member must not exceed 35 years. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Voice • String Quartet • Wind Quintet PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Quadrennial
First prize	€10,000 to €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Jury chair(s)	Günter Pichler, chairman, String Quartet; Bjørn Carl Nielsen, chairman, Wind Quintet
Additional jurors	Marie Chilemme, viola, Quatuor Ébène; Gunvor Sihm, violin, Nightingale String Quartet and Danish National Symphony Orchestra; Sergei Bresler, violin, Jerusalem String Quartet; Marie Bitlloch, cello, Elias String Quartet; Frøydis Ree Wekre, french horn, professor emeritus, Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo; Ulla Miilmann, principal flute, Danish National Symphony Orchestra; associate professor, Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen; Olivier Stankiewicz, principal oboe, London Symphony Orchestra; professor, Royal College of Music, London; Ole Kristian Dahl, principal bassoon, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; professor, University of Music and Performing Arts, Mannheim
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€100
Application deadline	November 22, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) April 12-13, 2023, Koncerthuset (Danish Broadcasting Corporation's Studio 2), Copenhagen, Denmark; April 14-15, 2023, The Royal Library, Copenhagen, Denmark
FINALS (live rounds) April 16, 2023, The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS Quatuor Arod Carl Nielsen - Kvintetten

Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Founded in 2016, the Competition provides violinists, age 16 to 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 ongoing commitment to engaging with the communities they serve. MAIN OFFICE 3601 North Military Trail Boca Raton FL 33431 UNITED STATES jarbetter@elmaroliveiraivc.org WEBSITE https://www.elmaroliveiraivc.org/ ELIGIBILITY Violinists must be16 years at the time of submission and may not be more than 32 years of age by the conclusion of the competition. Submissions open March 27, 2019. EOIVC 2020 will conclude on January 26, 2020. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Strings • Violin 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
	Management
Jury chair	Andrés Cardenes
Additional jurors	Scott Flavin; Ilya Kaler; Ida Kavafian; Irina Muresanu; Almita Vamos; Peter Zazofsky; David Cerone, jury alternate
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	$125
Application deadline	September 29, 2022
Application notes	Applicants, who meet the age requirements, must have also completed and submitted the following: the EOIVC entry form, EOIVC Rules and Regulations, Media Release, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form as well as supply a copy of a valid passport, the $125 entry fee, and the required repertoire via YouTube link by the submission deadline, 11:59 pm ET, September 27, 2022. Application forms as well as all documents and repertoire can be found on the EOIVC’s website.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Lynn Conservatory of Music; Boca Raton, FL: January 18-21, 2023, quarter final round; January 24-25, 2023, semifinal round
FINALS (live rounds) January 28-29, 2023, Elaine and Keith C. Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn Conservatory of Music, Boca Raton, FL

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2020 Julian Rhee, 1st prize; Jung Min Choi, 2nd prize; Igor Khukhua, 3rd prize 2017 Sirena Huang, 1st prize; Alina Ming Kobialka, 2nd prize; Hannah Tarley, 3rd prize

Operalia

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Operalia’s goal is to discover and help launch the careers of the most promising young opera singers of today MAIN OFFICE 155 West 70th Street New York, NY 10023 UNITED STATES Info@operaliacompetition.com WEBSITE https://www.operaliacompetition.org ELIGIBILITY All voice types between the ages 20 and 32 ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Annual
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	$5,000 to $10,000
Jury chair(s)	Not provided
Jury size	11 or more
Application deadline	May 1, 2023
FINALS (live rounds) Opera and Zarzuela finalists

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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 editions. 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 https://www.jcmf.or.jp/competition-festa/en/ ELIGIBILITY Applicants shall be ensembles of musicians of any nationality whose members were born after May 1, 1984. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	¥2.5 million
Smallest prize	¥800,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair	Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, chairman, cello, eirector general, Suntory Foundation for Arts
Additional jurors	Martin Beaver, violin, former Tokyo String Quartet member; Weigang Li, violin, Shanghai Quartet; Kazuki Sawa, violin, president, Tokyo University of the Arts; Monika Henschel, viola, Henschel Quartet; Mai Motobuchi, viola, former Borromeo String Quartet member; Alasdair Tait, cello, former Belcea Quartet member; Vincent Coq, piano, Trio Wanderer; Eckart Heiligers, piano, Trio Jean Paul; Shigeo Neriki, piano, distinguished professor, Toho Gakuen School of Music
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	¥20,000 per ensemble
Application deadline	October 10, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) May 15-16, 2023, Izumi Hall, Osaka, Japan
FINALS (live rounds) May 18, 2023, 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

The Parkening International Guitar Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Parkening International Guitar Competition honors Christopher Parkening's lifetime commitment to fostering musical excellence in young artists as demonstrated by his mentor the great Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia. It is held on the beautiful campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, where Christopher Parkening is Distinguished Professor of Music. MAIN OFFICE 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263-4594 UNITED STATES theparkening@pepperdine.edu WEBSITE https://arts.pepperdine.edu/parkening/ ELIGIBILITY To be announced ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Strings • Classical Guitar PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Quadrennial
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Jury chair(s)	Not provided
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$125
Application deadline	February 5, 2024
Application notes	Apply here
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) To be announced
FINALS (live rounds) To be announced

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2010 Andrea Roberto 2015 Meng Su 2012 Petrit Ceku 2009 Emanuele Buono 2006 Pablo Sainz Villegas

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 Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 UNITED STATES Info@PianoArts.org WEBSITE https://www.PianoArts.org ELIGIBILITY For pianists, ages 16 to 22, 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?	No
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	To be determined
Additional jurors	To be determined
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	$175
Application deadline	January 28, 2024
Application notes	Preliminary round video submission due February 12, 2024.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) May 30, 2024, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee, WI, piano solo and collaborative recitals
FINALS (live rounds) June 4, 2024, Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee, WI, piano concerto round with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Solomon Ge 2018 Tianyuan Liu 2016 Aristo Sham 2012 Sahun Hong 2006 Michelle Naughton 1999 Elizabeth Joy Roe

Plowman Chamber Music Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Since 2006, The Plowman Chamber Music Competition has provided an opportunity for aspiring chamber musicians to perform live in front of an audience and a panel of judges for cash awards totaling over $10,000, including $5000 Grand Prize and a concert at the Odyssey Chamber Music Series in 2024. MAIN OFFICE Plowman Chamber Music Competition c/o Odyssey First Baptist Church 1112 E 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. Complete details here. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Strings • Woodwinds • Brass • Percussion

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	$10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair	Amit Peled, Peabody
Additional jurors	Jeff Scott, horn; Lucille Chung, piano
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$40; $50 after February 10
Application deadline	February 17, 2023
Application notes	Due to COVID-19, the 10th Plowman Competition has been rescheduled to March 25-26, 2023. Late application deadline is February 17, 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 2013 Project Fusion 2011 Akropolis Reed Quintet and Aeolus String Quartet, co-winners 2008 Jasper String Quartet

Princess Astrid International Music Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Established in 1953, this biennial competition hosted by the Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera rotates between violin (2024) and conducting (2026). A world-wide scope of talented candidates are invited to be assessed by an internationally distinguished jury. Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner of Norway is royal patron of the competition. MAIN OFFICE 7010 Trondheim Kjøpmannsgata 46 NORWAY aase@tso.no WEBSITE https://www.tso.no/competition 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. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Violin • Conducting PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	NOK 10,000 to 50,000
Smallest prize	Less than NOK 5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	To be announced
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	NOK 25
Application deadline	April 1, 2024
Application notes	Application closing date to be announced
FINALS (live rounds) in Olavshallen, Trondheim, Norway, public concert with Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Alvin Ho, conducting 2021 Yukari Ohno, violin 2018 Yuwon Kim, conducting 2016 Mayumi Kanagawa, violin 2014 Elena Schwarz, conducting 2012 Miriam Helms Ålien, violin 2010 Jie Zhang, piano

Queen Elisabeth Competition - Belgium

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Since its creation in 1937, the Queen Elisabeth Competition has been one of the most demanding and widely publicized international competitions. It has established itself as a springboard for young violinists, pianists, singers, and cellists on the threshold of an international career. MAIN OFFICE Rue aux Laines, 20 1000 Brussels BELGIUM info@queenelisabethcompetition.be WEBSITE https://www.queenelisabethcompetition.be ELIGIBILITY 2023 Voice: at least 18 and have not yet reached the age of 33 on December 31, 2022. The upper age limit has been raised by one year for the voice session 2023, violin 2024 and piano 2025. More information here. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Strings • Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Annual
First prize	€10,000 to €50,000
Smallest prize	Less than €5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	Gilles Ledure, instrumental sessions; Bernard Foccroulle, voice sessions
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	€100
Application deadline	December 7, 2022
Application notes	Voice session: December 7, 2022 2024 violin session: December 2023; 2025 piano session: December 2024
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Flagey, Brussels, Belgium: Voice 2023, May 21-25, 2023; Violin 2024, May 6-18, 2024; Piano 2025, April 28 - May 17, 2025
FINALS (live rounds) Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium: Voice 2023, June 1-3, 2023; Violin 2024, May 27 - June 1, 2024; Piano 2025, May 26-31, 2025

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2017 Victor Julien-LaFerrière, France, cello 2018 Samuel Hasselhorn, Germany, baritone 2019 Stella Chen, violin 2021 Jonathan Fournel, France, piano 2022 Hayoung Choi, Korea, cello

Queen Sonja Singing Competition

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The 17th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Competition dates: March 14 - April 1, 2023 Stage I: recitals (35 to 40 minutes); Stage II: recitals (50 to 60 minutes); Final Stage (three 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 of age. 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	Arie Vardi, pianist, conductor, and piano pedagogue
Additional jurors	Noriko Ogawa, Japan; Robert Levin, U.S.; Yoheved Kaplinsky, U.S./Israel; Katarzyna Popowa-Zydron, Poland/Bulgaria; Emil Naoumoff, Bulgaria; Ronan O'Hora, United Kingdom; Asaf Zohar, Israel; Arie Vardi, Israel; Xiaohan Wang, China; Janina Fialkovska, Canada
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$180
Application deadline	June 1, 2022
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) March 14-20, 2023, Stage I recitals; March 21-23, 2023, Stage II recitals, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel
FINALS (live rounds) March 24-25, 2023, Chamber Music, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel March 26-27, 2023, Classical Concerto, Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Tel Aviv, Israel March 29-30, 2023, Grand Concerto, 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

Schadt National String Competition

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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 The Competition is open to competitors from all nations; previous 1st and 2nd prize winners' resubmissions will not be accepted; age limit: not over 31 years old (but adjusted for the postponed 5th edition). ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • 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 chairs	Jean-Jacques Kantorow, violin; Arto Noras, cello
Additional jurors	Michael Frischenschlager, Austria; Lina Yu, China; Jinjoo Cho, United States/Korea; Linus Roth, Germany; Claudio Bohórquez, Germany; Alexander Chaushian, United Kingdom/Armenia; Young-Chang Cho, Germany/Korea; Stefan Popov, United Kingdom/Bulgaria; Marek Szpakiewicz, United States/Poland; others to be announced
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$135 (violin and cello divisions), $200 (chamber music)
Application deadline	April 15, 2020
Application notes	2023 edition is postponed from 2020 edition. The application is closed in 2020, with all the live-round candidates selected, therefore we will not accept applications for the competition in 2022.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) September 14, 2023, Harbin Conservatory of Music, Harbin, China; semiffnal round for Violin & Cello Divisions
FINALS (live rounds) Harbin Conservatory of Music, Harbin, China: September 15, 2023, Chamber Music Division / Jury Concert; September 16, 2023, Violin & Cello Divisions / Jury Concert; September 18, 2023, award ceremony

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

Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The fourth edition of Shanghai's world-class violin competition, Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC), will be held in Shanghai, China, and has a grand prize of $100,000. 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 the ages 16 and 33. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) 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 chairs	David Stern and Vera Tsu Weiling
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$100
Application deadline	To be announced
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Date to be announced, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China
FINALS (live rounds) Date to be announced, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Nancy Zhou 2016 Mayu Kishima

XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition will be held in Helsinki in 2025. First and second rounds with pianist and finals with two symphony orchestras; Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. 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 1995. 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)	Not provided
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	To be announced
Application deadline	February 3, 2025
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) To be announced
FINALS (live rounds) Helsinki Music Centre, Helsinki, Finland; violin solo with two symphony orchestras, Sibelius Violin Concerto and a volitional concerto listed in the rules.

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Inmo Yang 2015 Christel Lee 2010 Nikita Boriso-Glebsky 2005 Alina Pogotskina 2000 Sergei Khachatryan

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 Black and Latinx string players residing in the U.S. who are junior high, high school, and college age. 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 fee	$0
Application deadline	October 20, 2022
Application notes	Submit applications here
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) January 25, 2024, Detroit, MI
FINALS (live rounds) January 27, 2024, Detroit, MI

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Kebra-Seyoun Charles, senior division, bass; Jonathan Okseniuk, junior division, violin 2021 Samuel Vargas, senior division, violin; Amaryn Olmeda, junior division, violin 2020 Gabriel Martins, senior division, cello; 2020 Esme Arias-Kim, junior division, violin

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 Critera: 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?	No
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	SEK 10,000 to 50,000
Smallest prize	Less than SEK 5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair(s)	To be announced
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€130
Application deadline	February 15, 2024
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) June 10-11, 2024, Louis de Geer Concert Hall, Norrkoping, Sweden
FINALS (live rounds) June 13, 2024, Louis de Geer Concert Hall, Norrköping, Sweden

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Vera Talerko, Latvia 2020 Cancelled by COVID-19 2018 Yohan Kim, South Korea, tenor 2016 Christina Nilsson, Swden soprano 2014 Chrystal E. Williams, United States, mezzosoprano 2012 Daniel Johansson, Sweden, tenor, and Alexandra Popandopulo, Russia, soprano 2010 Jeasig Lee, South Korea, tenor

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 is open to students of violin, viola, cello or double bass. Applicants must be under the age of 20 on the January 1 prior to that year's competition. Proof of date of birth will be required. 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
Additional jurors	Benjamin Beilman, violin; Anthony Elliott, cello; Jessie Montgomery, composer/violin
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$140
Application deadline	February 1, 2023
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Dalton Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI: May 19, 2023, Bach Prize Award; May 20, 2023, semifinals
FINALS (live rounds) May 20, 2023, Dalton Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, 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 5-22 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 of age ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policies/procedures for this competition

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	AUD $10,000 to $50,000
Smallest prize	Less than AUD $5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
	Management
Jury chair(s)	Piers Lane AO, artistic director
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	AUD $205
Application deadline	April 11, 2022
Application notes	Full rules, regulations and entry requirements
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) July 5, opening gala; July 6-10, preliminary round; July 12-15, semifinal round, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, Australia
FINALS (live rounds) July 18-22, 2023, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

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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 The Takamatsu International Piano Competition is an artistic event that provides a forum to bring together top musicians from all over the world. Encouraging young people to pursue their dreams and goals of self-development, the competition also aims to foster a new culture of music in the local area. MAIN OFFICE Central Tamachi Bldg. 6F 11-5 Tamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0053 JAPAN info@tipc.jp WEBSITE https://www.tipc.jp/english_index.html ELIGIBILITY Individuals born between January 1, 1987, and January 1, 2007 (this eligibility is for the 5th Takamatsu International Piano Competition) ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Quadrennial
First prize	¥3 million
Smallest prize	¥200,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair	Shuku Iwasaki, pianist
Additional jurors	Susumu Aoyagi, pianist; Edward Auer, pianist; Vincenzo Balzani, pianist; Pascal Devoyon, pianist; Jan Jiracek von Arnim, pianist; Piotr Paleczny, pianist; Andrey Pisarev, pianist; Antti Siirala, pianist
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	¥20,000 entry fee
Application deadline	September 20, 2021
Application notes	The deadline above was for the 5th Takamatsu International Piano Competition; the application deadline for the 6th edition will be announced.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) February 18 - 19, 2023, Small Hall, Rexxam Hall, Takamatsu, Japan
FINALS (live rounds) February 22 - 23, 2023, Main Hall, Rexxam Hall, Takamatsu, Japan

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2018 Yasuko Furumi, Japan 2014 Chloe Jiyeong Mun, South Korea 2010 Alexander Yakovlev, Russia 2006 Pavel Gintov, Ukraine

Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2024

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Cash Award Cash Award the total sum of 3,000,000JPY 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/her application is submitted. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Composition

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	Yes
Frequency	Annual
First prize	¥1.3 million to ¥6.5 million
Smallest prize	Less than ¥650,000
Jury chair(s)	Mark-Anthony Turnage
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	Free
Application deadline	September 29, 2023
Application notes	Please submit 2 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 p.m. (Japan time).
FINALS (live rounds) May 26, 2024, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hal, Tokyo, Japan

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Takuto Muromoto, Japan, 1st prize Andrea Mattevi, Italy, 2nd prize Omar Hernández Lazo, Mexico; Mehmet Ӧzkan, Turkey/Bulgaria, 3rd prize

Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Eighth TIBC welcomes pianists ages 8 to 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. Competitors may compete in up to three categories and are required to perform a contemporary work. MAIN OFFICE 23 West 73rd Street New York City, NY10023 UNITED STATES TureckBach@gmail.com WEBSITE https://Www.tureckbachcompetition.com ELIGIBILITY 8 to 28 years old, 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 announced
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	$180
Application deadline	March 1, 2025
Application notes	March 1, 2025: Deadline to submit preliminary unedited YouTube link with repertoire intended to be performed.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) April 2025 (exact date to be announced, live on Zoom
FINALS (live rounds) Date to be announced, Gala Winners Concert, DiMenna Center for Classical Music, New York, NY

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2017 Tony Siqi Yun, Canada 2015 Angela Lee, United States 2010 Hilda Huang, United States 2008 Phoebe Pan, United States 2013 Allison To, United States

39th Valsesia Musica International Competition 2023

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 and strings. MAIN OFFICE corso Roma, 35 I- 13019 Varallo (VC) ITALY info@valsesiamusica.com WEBSITE https://www.valsesiamusica.com 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 announced
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	1 to 5
Application fee	€120
Application deadline	September 30, 2023
Application notes	Autumn 2023: violin and orchestra; piano
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) Autumn (dates to be announced), violin and orchestra, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC), Italy
FINALS (live rounds) Autumn (dates to be announced), violin and orchestra, piano, Teatro Civico in Varallo (VC), Italy

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Gyungmin Gwon, voice, 2nd prize; 1st prize not awarded 2021 Elias David Moncado, violin and orchestra 2021 Artem Kuznetsov and Noah Zhou, piano

Viotti International Music Competition, Vercelli

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Viotti International Music Competition, established in Vercelli in 1950 by Joseph Robbone, is one of the most prestigious Italian music competitions and its prize-winners have often reached the top of artistic career. It is renowned for its high standards for its high standards, awards and prestigious jury. MAIN OFFICE Via Monte di Pietà 39 13100 Vercelli ITALY info@concorsoviotti.it WEBSITE https://www.concorsoviotti.it ELIGIBILITY The Competition 2023 is open to pianists of all nationalities; the age limit is 32. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Voice 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
Jury chair(s)	Pietro Borgonovo, artistic director, Viotti Music Competition
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	€120
Application deadline	July 9, 2023
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 July of the same year.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) October 6-8, 2023, first round; October 9-10, 2023, second round; October 11, 2023, semifinal, City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy
FINALS (live rounds) October 14, 2023, final with Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2012 Teresa Romano, soprano 2013 Jonathan Fournel, pianist 2014 Kristina Mkhitaryan, soprano 2015 Ilya Maximov, pianist 2016 Chan Hee Cho, bass 2017 Konstantin Emelianov, pianist 2018 ByeongMin Gil, bass; Konstantin Krimmel, baritone 2019 Ziyu Liu, pianist 2021 Jihoon Son, tenor

VSA International Young Musicians

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world receive the VSA International Young Musicians 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-musicians/ ELIGIBILITY Musicians with disabilities between the ages of 14 to 25 ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) 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 fee	$0
Application deadline	January 18, 2022
FINALS (live rounds) July 2023, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC

PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Matthew Whitaker, jazz piano 2019 Avery Dixon, saxophone 2012 Justin Kauflin, jazz piano 2011 Mandy Harvey, vocalist 2010 Blessing Offor, vocalist

Wideman International Piano Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION To encourage and promote 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 29 years old by December 1, 2023, and residents of or studying in North America. See here for complete eligibility requirements. 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	$150
Application deadline	October 13, 2023
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) December 1-2, 2023, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
FINALS (live rounds) December 3, 2023, 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, shared award 2016 Tzu-Lin Huang 2015 Aristo Sham

Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION The Competition celebrates the art of the song recital and honours 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. MAIN OFFICE Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM songcompetition@wigmore-hall.org.uk WEBSITE https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/song-competition/wigmore-hall-bollinger-international-song-competition ELIGIBILITY All singers and accompanying pianists must be under 33 at the start date of the Competition for which they are applying. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Piano • Voice PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Biennial
First prize	£10,000
Smallest prize	Less than £5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair	John Gilhooly OBE, director, Wigmore Hall
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	£25; (initial); £35 (if selected)
Application deadline	March 7, 2024
Application notes	Applications must be received by 1 pm GMT (UK time), March 7, 2024; please note that this date is subject to change.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) September 10, 2024, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom
FINALS (live rounds) September 12, 2024, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Laurence Kilsby, tenor 2019 Mikhail Timoshenko, bass-baritone 2017 Julien Van Mellaerts, baritone 2015 Milan Siljanov, bass 2013 Timothy Fallon, tenor

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 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 35 at the start date of the 2025 Competition. ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) Strings PANDEMIC & SAFETY Policy/procedures information not provided

DETAILS
Travel Covered?	No
Frequency	Triennial
First prize	£10,000
Smallest prize	Less than £5,000
Additional prizes	Performances
Jury chair	John Gilhooly OBE, director, Wigmore Hall
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	6 to 10
Application fee	£25; (initial); £35 (if selected)
Application deadline	October 10, 2024
Application notes	The application deadline for the 2025 Competition will be mid-October 2024; the above date is subject to change.
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) April 5, 2025, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom
FINALS (live rounds) April 6, 2025, Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS 2022 Leonkoro Quartet 2018 Esme Quartet 2015 Quatuor Van Kuijk 2012 Arcadia Quartet 2009 Danish String 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	No cash prizes awarded
Additional prizes	Performances Management
Jury chair(s)	Daniel Kellogg, president
Additional jurors	To be announced
Jury size	11 or more
Application fee	$55 early deadline; $85 final deadline
Application deadline	August 1, 2023
Application notes	Early deadline: June 1, 2023; final deadline: August 1, 2023
SEMIFINALS (live rounds) November 7-9, 2023, New York, NY
FINALS (live rounds) November 12, 2023, 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

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