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15th International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition |
![]() ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Founded in 1935, this violin competition is the oldest in the world, boasting prize winners such as Ginette Neveu, David Oistrakh, Igor Oistrakh, and Charles Treger. Honorary Chairman: Krzysztof Penderecki. Preliminary selection will take place live: Maxim Vengerov will listen to the candidates in different locations in Europe, Asia and North America.
MAIN OFFICE
Swietoslawska Str. 7, 61-840
Poznan, Poland
violin@wieniawski.pl
WEBSITE
http://www.wieniawski.com/
ELIGIBILITY
Open to violin players of all nationalities aged 16 to 30 years.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Violin |
DETAILS |
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Travel Covered? | No |
Frequency | Every 5 years |
Cash prizes | More than €50,000 |
Additional prizes | Performances |
Jury chair(s) | Maxim Vengerov |
Jury size | 11 or more |
Application deadline | November 30, 2015 |
Application notes | Competition date: October 8-23, 2016. For more information: http://www.wieniawski.com |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
October 16-18, 2016, Adam Mickiewicz Auditorium, H. Wieniawski str. 1, Poznan, Poland |
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FINALS (live rounds)
October 20-22, 2016, Adam Mickiewicz Auditorium, H. Wieniawski str. 1, Poznan, Poland |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✔ Live | ✔ Web (live streaming or recorded) |
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