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11th International Franz Liszt Competition Weimar Bayreuth 2024 | Piano
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
In Weimar, musicians from all over the world will be able to meet at eye level, compare their abilities, and learn from each other. Feedback from a top-level international jury helps them in this regard. Attractive prices will reward the best of the best.
MAIN OFFICE
Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar
Competition Office Platz der Demokratie 2/3 D-99423 Weimar GERMANY
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ELIGIBILITY
Open to pianists of all nationalities born after January 1, 1993; the management may make exceptions in certain cases.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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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) | Michail Lifits, Weimar, Germany |
| Additional jurors | Michel Dalberto, France; Wolfgang Döberlein, Germany; Norma Fisher, Great Britain; Leslie Howard, Great Britain and Australia; Vivian Li, China; Boris Petrushansky, Italy; Lilya Zilberstein, Austria - from the 2nd round |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | June 15, 2024 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 28-29, 2024, time to be announced, University of Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Festsaal Fürstenhaus, Weimar, Germany |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 31, 2024, 7:30 pm, Weimarhalle, Weimar, Germany |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Shota Kaya, Japan
2018 Anton Yashkin, Russia 2015 Alexey Sychev, Russia 2011 Marina Yakhlakova, Russia 2009 Gábor Farkas, Hungary 2006 Olga Kozlova, Russia |
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Liszt Utrecht
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Liszt Utrecht actively presents, develops, and promotes piano talents from around the world. By doing so it has become one of the prominent gateways to the international professional classical music scene for young musicians.
MAIN OFFICE
Ganzenmarkt 14
3512 GD Utrecht NETHERLANDS
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to pianists between 20 and 30 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | To be announced | |
| Additional jurors | Nino Gvetadze, Leslie Howard, Igor Roma, Muza Rubackyte, Enrico Pace, Suzana Bartal, Mariam Batsashvili, Severin von Eckardstein, Janina Fialkowski, Saskia Giorgini, Alexander Gravylyuk, Yingdi Sun | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | September 1, 2025 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
January, 9-10, 2025, location in Utrect, Netherlands, to be announced |
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 16-24, 2026, location in Utrect, Netherlands, to be announced |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Yukine Kuroki
2017 Alexander Ullman 2014 Mariam Batsashvili 2008 Nino Gvetadze 2005 Yingdi Sun 1999 Yundi Li 1996 Igor Roma 1989 Enrico Pace |
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LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - BRASS QUARTETS AND QUINTETS
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LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
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Long Thibaud International Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The LTC competition is open to young musicians from all over the world. For 80 years, it has represented a highlight of the Parisian, French, and international season. The 2023's violin edition is placed under Marc Laforet's artistic direction and the jury is presided by Vadim Repin.
MAIN OFFICE
32 avenue Matignon
75008 Paris FRANCE
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all nationalities from 16 to 33 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition • Piano •
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | €11,000 to €50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Gerard Bekerman, chairman of the foundation |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | August 31, 2024 |
FINALS (live rounds)
Paris, France (violin) |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Bohdan Luts, violin
2018 Diana Tishchenko, violin 2002 Deborah Nemtanu, violin 1965 Vladimir Spivakov, violin 1951 Ivry Gitlis, violin 1949 Christian Ferras, violin |
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Lyon International Chamber Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Member of the WFIMC. More than 1,400 chamber artists took part in the CIMCL from 2004. Broadcast and streaming on Violin Channel. A large audience follows the competition in the most beautiful halls of Lyon city (Opéra, Université Lumière Lyon 2 Main Hall, conservatories). The competition involves: trio violin, cello and piano; string quartet; duo violin and piano; duo voice and piano; duo cello and piano; woodwind quintet.
MAIN OFFICE
11 place Tobie Robatel
69001 Lyon FRANCE
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
All nationalities, artists up to 35 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 |
| Additional jurors | Luc-Marie Aguera (violin, France, Ysaÿe Quartet); Goran Končar (violin, Croatia, Zagreb Quartet); Marie Chilemme (viola, France, Ebène Quartet); Mihaela Martin (violin, Romania, Michelangelo Quartet); Kyril Zlotnikov (cello, Israel-Portugal, Jerusalem Quartet) |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | January 15, 2024 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April 23-25, 2024, Université Lumière, Lyon, France, string quartet; streaming here |
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FINALS (live rounds)
2024, April 26, 2024, Hôtel de Ville Grand Salon, Lyon, France, string quartet; streaming here |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Trio Pantoum, France
2022 Domonkos Peter Hartmann, cello, and Domonkos Csabay, violin, Hungary 2021 Manon Galy, violin, and Jorge Gonzalez, piano, France 2019 Duo Moine ou Voyou, Austria 2018 Trio Messiaen, France 2017 Ensemble Ouranos, woodwind quintet, France 2016 Marius Urba, cello and Vita Kahn, piano, Germany 2015 Castalian Quartet, United Kingdom 2014 Diana Tishchenko, violin and Joachim Carr, Germany 2013 Cyril Dubois, tenor and Tristan Raës, piano, France 2012 Eburon Brass Quintett, Belgium 2011 Van Baerle Trio, Netherlands 2009 Hermès Quartet, France 2008 Quintette K, woodwind quintet, France 2007 Eugen Tischindeleanu, violin, and Nozomi Matsumoto, piano, France 2006 Yumiko Tanimura, soprano, and Jonas Vitaud, piano, France 2005 Or Notes Brass Quintet, France 2004 Trio di Parma, Italy |
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The Mahler Competition 2026
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Mahler Competition is one of the most important events of its kind anywhere in the world. It has attracted entries from more than 2,000 young conductors of all nationalities. It takes place where 1,000 years of history, world cultural heritage, enjoyment and nature form an ideal combination.
MAIN OFFICE
Stiftung Bamberger Symphoniker - Bayerische Staatsphilharmonie
Mussstrasse 1 96047 Bamberg GERMANY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Young conductors not older than 35 years on November 30, 2025
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Jakub Hrůša, chief conductor, Bamberg Symphony | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application deadline | November 30, 2025 | |
| Application notes | Applications will open in September 2025 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Dates to be announced, Concert Hall Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany, conducting |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Dates to be announced, Concert Hall Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany, conducting |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Giuseppe Mengoli, conducting
2016 Kachun Wong, conducting 2013 Lahav Shani, conducting 2010 Ainārs Rubiķis, conducting 2004 Gustavo Dudamel, conducting |
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6th 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 of hard work and much learning.
MAIN OFFICE
Secretariat of the International Éva Marton Singing Competition
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music 8 Liszt Ferenc Square Budapest 1061 HUNGARY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The contest is open to singers from all nationalities, minimum 18 years old on the opening day of the competition and maximum 32 years old for female and 35 for male candidates.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 | |
| Smallest prize | €5,000 to €10,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Ms. Éva Marton | |
| Additional jurors | Anatoli Goussev, Vittorio Terranova, Christina Scheppelmann, Peter Mario Katona, Miguel Lerín, Andrea Meláth, Szilveszter Ókovács, Dmitry Vdovin | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | May 13, 2024 | |
| Application notes | Application opens in January 2024 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
September 1-5, 2024, Liszt Academy, Budapest, Hungary |
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FINALS (live rounds)
September 7, 2024, Liszt Academy, Budapest, Hungary; Gala Concert September 8, 2024, Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest, Hungary |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Andrei Danilov, tenor
Sonja Saric, soprano Galeano Salas, tenor Alexander Roslavets, bass Szilvia Vörös, mezzo-soprano/alto |
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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 United States, Canada, and Mexico.
MAIN OFFICE
Metropolitan Opera
Laffont Competition 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 UNITED STATES
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ELIGIBILITY
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Melissa Wegner, executive director |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $30 |
| Application notes | Application deadline for the 2023-24 season has passed; visit the competition website for information about the 2024-2025 season. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 11, 2024, district and region dates vary |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 17, 2024, grand finals |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2009 Anthony Roth Costanzo, coutertenor
2001 Lawrence Brownlee, tenor 1994 Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-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 CHOPIN PIANO COMPETITION
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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
Formed in 1925, the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation holds competitions to advance the careers of young classical musicians. First prize includes a cash award of $25,000, two fully subsidized New York recitals and a commissioned work; second prize is $15,000; third prize is $10,000.
MAIN OFFICE
130 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to cellists 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)
Strings • Cello
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $25,000 |
| Additional prizes | Two Carnegie Hall recitals (performances) and a commissioned work |
| Jury chair(s) | David Geber |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $150 |
| Application deadline | August 18, 2024 |
| Application notes | Repertoire choices and recorded performances should illustrate the extent of the musician's technical command, variety of interpretative abilities, and understanding of different performance styles. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 18, 2024, New York, NY |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 20, 2024, New York, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2001 Li-Wei Qin
1990 Hai-Ye Ni 1981 Colin Carr 1977 Thomas Demenga 1955 Ronald Leonard |
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Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
NEUE STIMMEN is a unique platform designed to promote the careers of young opera singers. Aside from discovering talents, we offer 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
WEBSITE
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
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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 | |
| Management | ||
| Jury chair(s) | Dominique Meyer, director, La Scala, Milan | |
| Additional jurors | Sophie de Lint, director, Dutch National Opera; Sophie Joyce, casting director, Opéra National de Paris; Bernd Loebe, general director, Opera Frankfurt; Elisabeth Sobotka, general director, Bregenz Festival, designated director, Staatsoper Berlin; Evamaria Wieser, artistic director, Salzburg Festival, and European casting consultant, Lyric Opera Chicago; Christoph Seuferle, artistic director, Deutsche Oper Berlin; Samuel Gelber, director of artistic planning & operations, Washington National Opera at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | No entry fee | |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2024 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
April - June 2024, 14 cities worldwide: Amsterdam, Berlin, Cape Town, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Santiago de Chile, Vienna, Warsaw, Yerevan, Zurich |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 2024, Gütersloh, Germany
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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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 |
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THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
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Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, a flagship program of the Elevar Foundation, provides young violinists with management, communications, community engagement, and concert opportunities in addition to a monetary prize. These tools, coupled with a strong emphasis on connecting with underserved communities, are vital for building an impactful career.
MAIN OFFICE
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton FL 33431 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
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.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Triennial | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Andrés Cárdenes | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced in Spring 2025 | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | $125 | |
| Application deadline | September 1, 2025 | |
| Application notes | Applicants must submit the necessary forms, the entry fee, a copy of their valid passport, and the required repertoire via YouTube link by the submission deadline. The application, once available in the spring of 2025, can be found on the EOIVC s website. | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Quarter finals: January 2026; semifinals: January 24-25 2026; both at Lynn Conservatory of Music; Boca Raton, FL |
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 2026, Lynn Conservatory of Music, Elaine and Keith C. Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Boca Raton, FL |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Hina Khuong-Huu
2020 Julian Rhee 2017 Sirena Huang |
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Operalia
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Operalia s goal is to discover and help launch the careers of the most promising young opera (and zarzuela) singers of today, of all voice types and from all over the world.
MAIN OFFICE
425 East 58th Street, Apt. 20E
New York, NY 10022 UNITED STATES
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ELIGIBILITY
All voice types between the ages 20 and 32
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | March 31, 2024 |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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The 12th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
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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 Section One; Section Two will be announced.
MAIN OFFICE
1-3-50 Shiromi, Chuo-ku
Osaka 540-8510 JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to ensembles of any nationality whose members were 35 years old or under at the time of the Competition
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | ￥2.5 million |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | To be announced |
| Application deadline | October 10, 2025 |
| Application notes | The application deadline is subject to change. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 2026, Sumitomolife Izumi Hall, Osaka, Japan |
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FINALS (live rounds)
May 2026, Sumitomolife Izumi Hall, Osaka, Japan |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Quartetto Indaco, string quartet
2023 Capybara Piano Quartet, piano quartet 2017 Aizuri Quartet, string quartet 2017 Quatuor Zahir, saxophone quartet 2014 Arcadia Quartet, string quartet |
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PANAMA CITY SYMPHONY EMERGING ARTISTS COMPETITION
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The Parkening International Guitar Competition
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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 California where Christopher Parkening is Distinguished Professor of Music.
MAIN OFFICE
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4594 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
To be determined
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $125 |
| Application deadline | February 5, 2025 |
| Application notes | Applications are accepted here. |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Andrea Roberto
2015 Meng Su 2012 Petrit Ceku 2009 Emanuele Buono 2006 Pablo Sainz Villegas |
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PianoArts
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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 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to ages 17 to 22, of any nationality, living or studying full time in North America.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Peter Takács, Oberlin Conservatory, recording artist of the complete Beethoven Sonatas |
| Additional jurors | Sean Chen, artist-in-residence, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory; Aaron Wunsch, The Juilliard School, artistic director of Music Mondays |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $150 |
| Application deadline | January 28, 2024 |
| Application notes | Preliminary round video submission due on February 12, 2024. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
May 30, 2024, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee, WI, piano solo and collaborative recitals |
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FINALS (live rounds)
June 4, 2024, Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee, WI, piano concerto round with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Solomon Ge
2016 Aristo Sham 2012 Sahun Hong 2006 Michelle Naughton 1999 Elizabeth Joy Roe |
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Plowman Chamber Music Competition
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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 $12,000, including $5,000 Grand Prize and a concert at the Odyssey Chamber Music Series in 2026.
MAIN OFFICE
Plowman Chamber Music Competition
c/o Odyssey First Baptist Church 1112 East Broadway Columbia, MO 65201-4910 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to instrumental ensembles of three to six players. Members must be interested in or already pursuing a career in music. Ensembles with management as of March 2025 are not eligible. The ensemble may not have more than one piano. See for complete details here.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Woodwinds € Brass € Percussion
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced. |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $50 per person; $60 after February 7, 2024 |
| Application deadline | February 14, 2025 |
| Application notes | The 11th Plowman Competition is tentatively scheduled for March 22-23, 2025; late application deadline is February 14, 2025. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 22, 2025, First Baptist Church, Columbia, MO |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 23, 2025, Missouri Theatre, Columbia, MO |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Trio Menil
2019 Soma Quartet 2013 Project Fusion 2011 Akropolis Reed Quintet and Aeolus String Quartet (co-Grand Winners) 2008 Jasper String Quartet |
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Princess Astrid International Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Established in 1953, this biennial competition hosted by the Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera rotates between violin and conducting. Talented candidates from all over the world are invited to be assessed by an internationally distinguished jury. Princess Astrid Mrs. Ferner of Norway is royal patron of the competition. The competition will be violin in 2024 and conducting in 2026.
MAIN OFFICE
Kjøpmannsgata 46
Trondheim NORWAY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to violinists under 30 years old at the time of the competition. Candidates need to provide basic information, such as name, date of birth, nationality, address, email, CV, biography, artist picture, and two application videos.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting •
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | NOK 10,000 to 50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | April 5, 2024 |
FINALS (live rounds)
Public concert with Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera in Olavshallen, Trondheim, Norway |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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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 lien, violin 2010 Jie Zhang, piano |
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Queen Elisabeth Competition - Belgium
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
One of the most demanding and one of the most widely publicized international competitions, the Queen Elisabeth Competition, ever since its creation in 1937, 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
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Piano 2025 will be open to classically trained pianist aged between 18 and 31 years old and ready to embark on an international career; see all eligibility requirements here.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings •
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Gilles Ledure for instrumental sessions; Bernard Foccroulle for voice sessions |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application deadline | December 4, 2024 |
| Application notes | Piano 2025: Applications must be submitted by 12 noon Greenwich Mean Time on the deadline date |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Flagey, Brussels, Belgium, first rounds and semifinals: May 6-18, 2024, violin; May 5-17, 2025, piano; May 4-16, 2026, cello |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium, finals: May 27 - June 1, 2024, violin; May 26-31, 2025, piano; May 25-30, 2026, cello |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023, Taehan Kim, Korea, baritone |
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Queen Sonja Singing Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Queen Sonja Singing Competition is one of the world s leading singing competitions that transforms the careers of all participants. The Competition brings together 40 of the best young singers from around the world to compete for its main prizes and to receive coaching, masterclasses, career development sessions and international exposure.
MAIN OFFICE
Universitetsgaten 14
0164 Oslo NORWAY
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Singers born in 1993 or later
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | April 1, 2025 |
| Application notes | Applications open February 1, 2025 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
August 2025, Oslo, Norway, preliminary rounds; participants will perform one aria and one Lied, accompanied by piano; the competition will provide pianists but participants can bring a pianist of own choosing. Semifinal will have participants perform one to two arias and two to three Lieder, accompanied by piano. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
August 2025, Oslo, Norway; six candidates chosen for the final; repertoire is chosen by the jury from the contestant s list of arias. Pieces performed with the Norwegian National Opera Orchestra; final concert at Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Main House, Oslo, Norway, and will be live-streamed. |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Jasmin White, contralto, United States
2021 Maria Motolygina, soprano, Russia 2019 Sergey Kaydalov, baritone, Russia 2017 Seungju Mario Bahg, tenor, South Korea 2015 Lise Davidsen, soprano, Norway |
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The 18th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The competition will be held April 28 May 15, 2026. Stage I recitals will be 35-40 minutes; Stage II recitals will be 50-60 minutes. Final Stage will consist of three concerts, chamber music, classical concerto, and grand concerto. More than $120,000 cash prizes will be awarded; hotel accommodations will be free as will partial coverage of flight expenses; a practice piano will be provided in each hotel room.
MAIN OFFICE
9 Bilu Street
Tel Aviv 6522214 ISRAEL
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to pianists of all nationalities; the age range is 18 to 32 years of age
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Arie Vardi, Pianist, Conductor and Piano Pedagogue |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | $180 |
| Application deadline | August 31, 2025 |
| Application notes | Application date subject to change |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
2026, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Tel Aviv, Israel: April 29 - May 4, Stage I: Recitals; May 5-7, Stage II: Recitals |
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FINALS (live rounds)
2026, Tel Aviv, Israel: May 8-9, chamber music, Tel Aviv Museum of Art; May 10-11, 2026, classical concerto, Charles Bronfman Auditorium; May 13-14, 2026, grand concerto, Charles Bronfman Auditorium |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Juan Perez Floristan
2017 Szymon Nehring 2011 Daniil Trifonov, Boris Giltburg 2008 Khatia Buniatishvili 2005 Igor Levitt 2001 Kirill Gerstein 1974 Emanuel Ax |
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SCHADT NATIONAL STRING COMPETITION
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Schmidt Vocal Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Schmidt Vocal Competition is a program of Schmidt Vocal Arts held at regional locations across the country. The day-long competition affords singers an opportunity to perform live in front of an audience for the chance to win cash awards/scholarships and offers master class training with premier artists.
MAIN OFFICE
6 East 5th Street, Suite 406
Covington, KY 41011 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors, and recommended by a voice or choral teacher.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Voice
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $45 |
| Application deadline | May 31, 2023 |
| Application notes | Application deadlines are specific to each competition and are three weeks before the specified location. See competition website for details. |
FINALS (live rounds)
See competition website for all competition dates and locations |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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Schoenfeld International String Competition
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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 the world. For chamber music: String Quartet (two violins, viola, cello);
Piano Trio (violin, cello, piano); and Piano Quartet (violin, viola, cello, piano).
MAIN OFFICE
Los Angeles, CA
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to competitors from all nations; previous 1st prize winners are not eligible. Age limit: not over 32 years of age.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | Yes | |
| Frequency | Biennial | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | To be announced | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application fee | $135 for violin and cello divisions; $200 for chamber music | |
| Application deadline | January 31, 2025 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
July 11-25, 2025, Harbin, China, violin, cello, chamber music |
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FINALS (live rounds)
July 25-28, 2025, Harbin, China, violin, cello, chamber music |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
Violin
2023 Jungmin Choi 2018 Lorenz Chen 2016 Andi Zhang and Yun Tang (co-winners) Cello 2023 Jérémy Garbarg2018 Zlatomir Fung 2016 Christoph Croise Chamber Music 2023 Trio Chagall2018 Ulysses Quartet 2013 Gloucester Quartet |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT AND MODERN MUSIC
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Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition, the first world-class violin competition in Shanghai, aims to continue the legacy of Maestro Isaac Stern's musical spirit and carry forward the 40-year friendship bonded by music between China and him. The fourth edition of SISIV has a grand prize of $100,000 USD.
MAIN OFFICE
No. 1380 Middle Fuxing Road
Shanghai 200031 CHINA
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The Competition is open to all participants between the ages of 16 and 33.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | More than $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | David Stern and Vera Tsu Weiling |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | $100 |
| Application deadline | To be announced |
| Application notes | To be announced |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Date to be announced, Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China |
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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 |
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The Solti Foundation U.S.
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Honoring the memory of legendary conductor Sir Georg Solti and his dedication to helping young artists. Awards: $30,000 Solti Conducting Fellow includes door-opening introductions, ongoing professional mentoring, and introductions to Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Symphony Orchestra; and The Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award (amount varies).
MAIN OFFICE
The Solti Foundation U.S.
1555 Sherman Avenue, Suite 310 Evanston, IL 60201 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be: a career-ready artist in the field of conducting; developing a career as a symphonic/operatic conductor; a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; no more than 36 years of age as of January 15, 2025; applicants must apply for awards.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Conducting
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Elizabeth Buccheri, chair, Artistic and Awards Committee |
| Additional jurors | Pamela Bullock; David Neely; Duain Wolfe |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $12 |
| Application deadline | January 15, 2025 |
| Application notes | See applications details for American conductors |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
No live rounds |
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FINALS (live rounds)
No live rounds |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Keitaro Harada
2022 Earl Lee 2021 Gemma New 2020 Aram Demirjian 2019 Yaniv Dinur |
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CLAUDETTE SOREL PIANO COMPETITION AND FELLOWS PROGRAM AT FREDONIA
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Sphinx Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Sphinx Competition offers young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of a renowned panel of judges. Its primary goals are to encourage develop and recognize classical music talent in the Black and Latino communities.
MAIN OFFICE
2200 Hunt Street, Suite 461
Detroit MI 48207 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all junior high, high school, and college-age Black and Latinx string players residing in the United States.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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| Frequency | Annual | |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application fee | No entry fee | |
| Application deadline | October 20, 2024 | |
| Application notes | Applications need to be submitted here. | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
January 23, 2025, Detroit, MI |
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FINALS (live rounds)
January 25, 2025, Detroit, MI |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Njioma Chinyere Grevious, violin, senior division; Brandon Leonard, cello, junior division
2022 Kebra-Seyoun Charles, bass, senior division; Jonathan Okseniuk, violin, junior division 2021 Samuel Vargas, violin, senior division; Amaryn Olmeda, violin, junior division |
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STULBERG INTERNATIONAL STRING COMPETITION
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Sydney International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The next Sydney International Piano Competition will be held in July 2027. 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
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Must be 18 to 32 years of age
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Frequency | Quadrennial | |
| First prize | AUD $14,500 to $75,000 | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
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| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | November 30, 2026 | |
FINALS (live rounds)
July 2027, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Jeonghwan Kim
2021 Alexander Gadjiev 2016 Andrey Gugnin 2012 Avan Yu 2008 Konstantin Shamray |
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Takamatsu International Piano Competition
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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 Building 6F
11-5 Tamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0053 JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals born between January 1, 1991 and January 1, 2011
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Quadrennial |
| First prize | ¥3 million |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Shuku Iwasaki, pianist |
| Additional jurors | Vincenzo Balzani, pianist; Dang Thai son, pianist; Pascal Devoyon, pianist; Akiko Ebi, pianist; Shinichiro Ikebe, composer; Jan Jircek von Arnim, pianist; Yoheved Kaplinksy, pianist; Daejin Kim, pianist; Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń, pianist; Antti Siirala, pianist |
| Jury size | 11 or more |
| Application fee | ¥20,000 |
| Application deadline | August 20, 2025 |
| Application notes | Detailed information will be released here in June 2024. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
February 17-18, 2026, Main Hall, Sunport Hall Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Japan |
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FINALS (live rounds)
February 21-22, 2026, Main Hall, Sunport Hall Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Japan |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Philipp Lynov, Russia
2018 Yasuko Furumi, Japan 2014 Ji-Yeong Mun, South Korea 2010 Alexander Yakovlev, Russia 2006 Pavel Gintov, Ukraine |
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Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2024
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Competition provides a cash award of ¥3 million each year; the judge may withhold the prize. The composers whose works are selected to be performed will be invited to attend.
MAIN OFFICE
Toru Takemitsu Composition Award
Tokyo Opera City Cultural Foundation 3-20-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 163-1403 JAPAN
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Any person, regardless of nationality, 35 years old or younger at the end of 2024.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Total awards of ¥3 million |
| Jury chair(s) | Georg Friedrich Haas, Austria |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | Free |
| Application deadline | September 30, 2024 |
| Application notes | Two copies of the bound score, together with a completed entry form, should be mailed and received at the Competition offices by the deadline date. Receipt of entries on the last day will close at 6 pm Japan Standard Time. |
FINALS (live rounds)
May 25, 2025, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Michael Taplin, United Kingdom, "Selvedge" for full orchestra
2022 Takuto Muromoto, Japan, "KEBESU - Circle of Flame" for orchestra 2021 Kohsuke Negishi, Japan, "Moonlight Hidden in the Clouds" 2020 Xinyang Wang, China, "Boréas" for orchestra 2019 Shiqi Geng, China, "Resonanz vom Horizont" for orchestra; Pablo Rubino Lindner, Argentina, "Entelequias" for orchestra (co-winners) |
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TROMP INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION COMPETITION
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ROSALYN TURECK INTERNATIONAL BACH COMPETITION
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40th Valsesia Musica International Competition 2024
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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 into 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
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to violinists, singers, and pianists of any nationality, up to 37 years old
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings •
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than €10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | To be announced |
| Additional jurors | To be announced |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | September 30, 2024 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Autumn 2024 (specific date to be announced), Teatro Civico, Varallo (VC), Italy; violin and orchestra |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Autumn 2024 (specific date to be announced), Teatro Civico, Varallo (VC), Italy; violin and orchestra; voice |
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Yoshie Okura and Rok Zaletel Cernos, 2nd prize ex-aequo, violin and orchestra (no 1st prize awarded)
2022 Teofil Milenkovic, violin and orchestra; Gyungmin Gwon, 2nd prize, voice (no 1st prize awarded) 2021 Artem Kuznetsov and Noah Zhou, piano |
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Gian Battista Viotti International Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Viotti International Music Competition, established in Vercelli in 1950 by Joseph Robbone, is one of the most prestigious Italian music competitions 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
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Open to violinists of all nationalities; age limit is 32
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Voice • Violin
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | €10,000 to €50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than €5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Pietro Borgonovo, artistic director, Viotti Music Competition |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | July 14, 2024 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October16, 2024, City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 19, 2024, City Theatre of Vercelli, Vercelli, Italy, final with Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2023 Dominic Chamot, piano
2021 Jihoon Son, opera singing 2019 Ziyu Liu, piano 2018 Konstantin Krimmel, Byeong Min Gil, opera singing 2017 Konstantin Emelianov, piano 2016 Chan Hee Cho, opera singing 2015 Ilya Maximov, piano 2014 Kristina Mkhitaryan, opera singing 2013 Jonathan Fournel, piano 2012 Teresa Romano, opera singing |
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VSA International Young Musicians
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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 D.C.
MAIN OFFICE
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Musicians with disabilities between the ages of 14 to 25
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Composition • Piano • Strings • Voice • All Instruments and Genres
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | No entry fee |
| Application deadline | January 17, 2024 |
FINALS (live rounds)
July 2024, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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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 |
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Wideman International Piano Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
To encourage and promote young pianists with an opportunity to play with an orchestra, give recitals and win cash prizes. Visit the competition's website for more information on prizes, winner's recitals and submitting an application.
MAIN OFFICE
2900 Wheless Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104 UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Between 18 and 29 years old by November 29, 2024, and must be residents of or studying in North America. Please see here for complete eligibility requirements.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Alon Goldstein, artistic director |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $150 |
| Application deadline | October 15, 2024 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 29-30, 2024, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA |
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FINALS (live rounds)
December 1, 2024, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Parker Van Ostrand
2021 Zheyu Jiang 2019 Simon Karakulidi 2018 Dominic Muzzi 2017 Yinuo Wang and Mei Li, Piano (co-winners) 2016 Tzu-Lin Huang 2015 Aristo Sham |
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WIGMORE HALL/BOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL SONG COMPETITION
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WIGMORE HALL INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION
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Young Concert Artists International Auditions
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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
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ELIGIBILITY
Musicians at the beginning of a 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 • Brass • Woodwinds • Chamber Ensembles
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| First prize | ||
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
| Management | ||
| Jury chair(s) | Daniel Kellogg, president | |
| Additional jurors | To be announced | |
| Jury size | 11 or more | |
| Application fee | $65 early deadline; $95 final deadline | |
| Application deadline | August 1, 2024 | |
| Application notes | Early deadline: June 3, 2024; final deadline: August 1, 2024 | |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
November 2024 (specific dates to be announced), New York, NY |
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FINALS (live rounds)
November 2024 (specific dates to be announced), New York, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
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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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