16th International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition

Because of COVID-19 pandemic the world culture has suffered greatly. To prevent cumulation of the most important music competitions in 2021, we are forced to postpone the 16th International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition. The new date is: 7-21 October 2022. More info here.

Premio Musica Nova 2020

Premio Musica Nova – the contest for new talented people. The Commission of the 2nd edition of the International Composition Competition PREMIO MUSICA NOVA, chaired by Maestro Ennio Morricone, has decided to postpone the dates of participation and delivery of the works, following the current health emergency. The new deadline is August 28th, 2020. More … Read more

12th Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition

Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition The Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition has gained a world-wide popularity attracting professional music communities in Russia, Europe and America. The 11th Competition was held in 2019 and gathered musicians from 24 countries, with maestros of world reputation sitting on the Jury. Christophe Mantoux, the President of the Jury, said: “The … Read more

International Composition Competition Citta’ di Udine

International Composition Competition Citta’ di Udine – Thirteenth edition (2020) The rules and conditions of the international composition competition “Città di Udine” (thirteenth edition) are online on TEM – Taukay music publishing house website. Three sections: – compositions for chamber instrumental group or solo instrument – electroacoustic music – audiovisual projects Select the preferred language … Read more

54th International Vocal Competition in the Netherlands

54th International Vocal Competition Opera | Oratorio 28 November – 6 December 2020 ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands First online applications are open! www.ivc.nu  More information and application via:  Preliminary Rounds via YouTube or DVD recording Applications open Application deadline: 12 August 2020 Jury viewing sessions in September 2020 Singers who reside in the Netherlands or in Belgium … Read more

15th Competition of Composing Contemporary Sacred Music

15th Competition of Composing Contemporary Sacred Music To promote contemporary sacred music, every two years the “Festival European Sacred Music Schwaebisch Gmuend“ (Germany) organizes a competition of composing alternating with ordering a composition by a chosen composer. For the year 2020 the festival organizes a competition of composing and provides a prize of 2,000 EUR. https://www.kirchenmusik-festival.de/wettbewerbe.html

12th International Music Competition Giovani Musicisti

12th International Music Competition “Giovani Musicisti – Città di Treviso” This competitions is held by the Music Academy “Studio Musica” of Treviso in association with the town of Treviso, the Veneto region and the province of Treviso. Info: http://www.studiomusicatreviso.it/Concorso_2020/concorso_EN.php http://www.studiomusicatreviso.it/Concorso_Piano_2020/piano_EN.php

International Organ Composition Contest 2020

9th International Organ Composition Contest in Saarlouis-Lisdorf, Germany After the resounding success of previous years, the Friends’ Association “Klingende Kirche” of the Catholic Parish of Saarlouis-Lisdorf — in association with the City of Saarlouis and the Diocese of Trier — is organizing the International Organ Composition Contest in 2020 for the 9th time. Eligible for … Read more

Music competition “Giovani in Crescendo” – May 2020

Music competition “GIOVANI IN CRESCENDO” – May 2020 7th edition  Pesaro 6 – 7 – 8 May 2020 The competition is open to the students of both public and private schools (primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, conservatories, private schools of music and academies). Each school can participate also with students who do not attend … Read more

74th Geneva International Music Competition

The 74th Geneva International Music Competition will be offering percussion and composition. From 11-21 November, 34 percussionists from around the world will be competing for one of Geneva’s prestigious prizes. Three candidates have been selected as finalists of the composition competition; their works for oboe and ensemble will be performed as world premiere in Geneva during the final round on November … Read more