2026 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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The Walter W. Naumburg Foundation
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Walter W. Naumburg Competition is the oldest classical music competition in the world. In 2026, our 100th anniversary year, we will be holding our international violin competition.
MAIN OFFICE
Walter W. Naumburg Foundation
130 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027 UNITED STATES
917-493-4040
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to violinists of every nationality. The competitors must be at least 18 years old and no more than 32 years old and cannot be 33 years old on or before November 1, 2026.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings • Violin
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application fee | $150 |
| Application deadline | September 7, 2026 |
| Application notes | Repertoire choices and recorded performances should illustrate the extent of the contestant's technical command, variety of interpretative abilities, and understanding of different performance styles. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 30, 2026: New York, NY |
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FINALS (live rounds)
November 1, 2026: New York, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✔ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2012 Tessa Lark
2003 Frank Huang
1988 Leonidas Kavakos
1975 Elmar Oliviera
1941 Robert Mann
2003 Frank Huang
1988 Leonidas Kavakos
1975 Elmar Oliviera
1941 Robert Mann
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