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WFIMC – FMCIM
YEARBOOK
World Federation
of International
Music Competitions
Yearbook 2021
2021The biggest classical music collection
on all your devices3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Greetings
7 About Us
10 Member Competitions Maps
14 Associate Organisations
16 Introducing: Tisa Ho, Chair of ISPA
19 65th General Assembly in Reggio Emilia
26 New members: The G. Fantini Trumpet Competition
29 New members: Debut Singing Competition
31 Introducing: Henryk Martenka, Intl. Paderewski Competition
32 Member Competitions Listing
81 Calendar 2021 (Competitions by date)
86 Calendar 2021 (Competitions by discipline)
90 Credits4 5
GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT GREETINGS FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL
The music world, like all of our society, is The WFIMC is proud of its members all Dear Friends and Colleagues, In the end, there is reason for optimism.
deeply impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic: around the world. It encourages them to Interest in music competitions, in live per-
After a year of cancellations and postpone-
physical distancing, travel restrictions and do the utmost possible for their young mu- formances and in classical music in general,
ments, of waiting and hoping, of missed
mandatory quarantines have become our sicians, but also to anticipate the future of is growing. New media and digital platforms
opportunities and lost funding for most
daily life. Music, as a performing art, is par- music competitions. The WFIMC has proven may have taken away some live performances,
of us, we are warily awaiting 2021. Many
ticularly affected by this situation because its utility and commitment in providing, but they have also created a new interest
members have taken on the challenge and
physical contact and exchanges are just so throughout such difficult times, the only and great demand for music. We realize
have developed online platforms; have created
indispensable in making music. Young global network of international music how much we need the performing arts, and
hybrid projects or have worked with partners
musicians are paying a high price for this competitions where one can share one’s how poor our life becomes without them.
around the world to make their competitions
situation. They are often deprived of con- experiences and learn from one another.
happen even under the most adverse circum- 2021 will see a great many competitions all
certs, income and career perspectives.
The WFIMC is proud to have represented stances, but most of us are waiting for the around the world. This yearbook will guide
International music competitions have had to our five continents’ leading international waves of the pandemic to subside and for you through the countless dates and disciplines
deal with this unprecedent situation in 2020: music competitions for over 60 years and the return of some sort of normality. of classical music and jazz: soloists, chamber
they had to adapt by cancelling, postponing will continue providing them with all the musicians, conductors and composers. Much
Yet, even under the most optimistic forcast,
or modifying their events. They have been adequate support and legitimacy. to look forward!
it will not be an easy year. Many countries will
incredibly inventive and resilient, proposing
remain closed and travel will still be restrict- Sincerely yours
new experiences and exploring new ways
ed for months. We will have to be flexible in
of sharing and living music; they have strived
many ways. Plans may have to be changed at
to support their young laureates as much
short notice. Laureates’ concert tours that
as possible.
included international travel might be less
Didier SCHNORHK likely to happen than longer domestic tours. Florian RIEM
President Audience size will vary greatly from country Secretary General
to country. And much of our communication
will remain digital rather than in person.6 7
2021 ANNIVERSARIES ABOUT US
MISSION
The World Federation of International Music Competitions contributes to the vibrancy of
the music world by representing leading international music competitions and supporting
them with valuable services and guidelines.
ORGANISATION
Founded in 1957, the World Federation of International Music Competitions is a global network
of internationally recognized organisations dedicated to identifying the most promising young
talents in music. While providing a forum for dialogue and exchanges between its members,
WFIMC gives guidelines, aiming for artistic excellence, integrity and fairness, and thus sets
a globally recognized standard.
The Federation is comprised of over 110 international music competitions and other
institutions serving young musicians on their path to an international career.
The Federation is a member of the International Music Council of UNESCO in Paris.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the Federation is supported by the Department of Social
Cohesion of the Canton of Geneva.
BOARD
President Didier Schnorhk, Geneva
Vice-President Peter Paul Kainrath, Bolzano
Treasurer Jacques Marquis, Fort Worth
Board Members Rob Hilberink, Utrecht
Elisabeth Kozik, Munich
Noriko Ogawa, Hamamatsu
Marja-Leena Petas-Arjava, Helsinki
SECRETARIAT
Secretary General Florian Riem, Geneva
Executive Assistant Sarah Bétrisey, Geneva
Social Media Jinyoung Kim, Seoul
FOUNDERS
Founding President Henri Gagnebin
Founding Secretary General Frédérick Liebstöckl
HONORARY MEMBERS
Lottie Chalut
© Geza Anda Foundation Marianne Granvig
Philippe Languin
Richard Rodzinski
Renate Ronnefeld
GEZA ANDA (1921-1976) Fanny WatermanCologne | Germany
Informations
www.imwk.hfmt-koeln.de
13. – 18.09.2021
Application deadline
14 May 2021 International
Contact
Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln Music Competition
Unter Krahnenbäumen 87
D-50668 Köln Cologne
Phone: (+49) 221-28380 -251
imwk@hfmt-koeln.de
Singing N EW N
DATE 1I
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Foundation HohnenTromsø Tromsø
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CITIES OF THE WFIMC MEMBER COMPETITIONS CITIES OF THE WFIMC MEMBER COMPETITIONS
Tromsø Trondheim Trondheim
Helsinki Helsinki
Bergen Bergen St.-Petersburg St.-Petersburg
Katrineholm Katrineholm
Norrköping Norrköping
Moscow Moscow
Trondheim Glasgow Glasgow
Vilnius Vilnius
Odense Odense
Leeds Leeds
Lichtenberg Lichtenberg
Markneukirchen Bydgoszcz Markneukirchen Bydgoszcz
Helsinki /Hof Weimar /Hof Weimar
Dublin Dublin
Manchester Manchester
Hannover Berlin Hannover Berlin
UtrechtSt.-Petersburg Utrecht Warsaw Warsaw
’s-Hertogenbosch Dortmund ’s-Hertogenbosch Dortmund
Katrineholm Eindhoven Leipzig
Eindhoven Leipzig
Düsseldorf Düsseldorf Kiev Kiev
Norrköping Brussels Cologne Brussels
Zwickau Cologne Zwickau
Katowice Katowice
Bonn Bonn
Luxembourg Bamberg Luxembourg Prague Bamberg Prague
Igersheim Igersheim
Paris Épinal Paris Épinal
Salzburg
Moscow Bratislava Salzburg Bratislava
Chartres Besançon Chartres Besançon
Zürich Munich Vienna
Zürich Munich Vienna
Vilnius Graz
e Orléans St.-Maurice Bolzano
Orléans Bolzano Graz
Budapest
St.-Maurice Budapest
Genève Sion Genève Sion
Vercelli Porcia Vercelli Porcia
Markneukirchen Bydgoszcz Lyon Monza Lyon Monza
Parma Bucharest Bucharest
eimar BelgradeParma Belgrade
Pinerolo/Torino Reggio Emilia
Pinerolo/Torino Reggio Emilia
nnover Berlin
Toulouse GenoaToulouse Genoa
Warsaw
d Santander Santander
Leipzig Alessandria Alessandria
eldorf Andorra Kiev Andorra Roma Roma Tbilisi Tbilisi
ne Zwickau Katowice
n Barcelona Barcelona
erg Istanbul Istanbul
Prague Yerevan Yerevan
Igersheim
Salzburg València
Bratislava València
ch Munich Vienna
Bolzano Graz Jaén
Budapest Jaén
on
li Porcia
Monza
Parma Bucharest
Belgrade
Reggio Emilia
enoa
a
Roma Tbilisi
Istanbul
YerevanHelsinki
Bergen St.-Petersburg
Katrineholm
12 13
Norrköping
Moscow
Glasgow
CITIES OF THE WFIMC MEMBER COMPETITIONS CITIES OF THE WFIMC MEMBER COMPETITIONS
Vilnius
Odense
Leeds Lichtenberg Markneukirchen Bydgoszcz
/Hof Weimar
Dublin
Manchester Hannover Berlin
Utrecht Warsaw
’s-Hertogenbosch Dortmund
Eindhoven Leipzig
Düsseldorf Kiev
Harbin
Brussels Cologne Zwickau Katowice
Bonn
Luxembourg Bamberg Prague
Igersheim
Paris
Banff
Épinal Salzburg Bratislava
Calgary
Chartres Besançon
Zürich Munich Vienna
Orléans St.-Maurice Bolzano Graz Budapest
Genève Sion
Vercelli Porcia
Lyon Monza
Bucharest
Montreal
Parma Belgrade
Pinerolo/Torino Reggio Emilia
Toulouse Genoa
Santander
Andorra
Barcelona
Alessandria
Roma Tbilisi
Sendai
Istanbul
Cleveland Yerevan
Seoul Tokyo
Indianapolis
València
Montreal Kobe
Kennett Square Jaén
Tongyeong Hamamatsu
Jeju Takamatsu Osaka
Cleveland
Indianapolis Shanghai
Kennett Square
rt Worth
Tel Aviv
Los Angeles
Fort Worth Shenzhen
Zhuhai Hong Kong Tel Aviv
San Antonio
Singapore
Tel Aviv
Pretoria
Pretoria
Viña del Mar Sydney
Melbourne
Viña del Mar
Auckland
Pretoria14 15
ASSOCIATE ORGANISATIONS 2021 ANNIVERSARIES
Alink-Argerich Foundation Jeunesses Musicales International
www.alink-argerich.org www.jmi.net
Association Européenne Verbier Festival Academy
des Conservatoires www.verbierfestival.com
www.aec-music.eu
European Broadcasting Union Young Classical Artists Trust
www.ebu.ch www.ycat.co.uk
Young Concert Artists
European Union of Music www.yca.org
Competitions for Youth
www.emcy.org
PARTNER FESTIVALS
Fédération française des festivals
internationaux de musique Bachfest Leipzig
www.francefestivals.com www.bach-leipzig.de
Les Estivales de Musique en Médoc
International Artist Managers’ www.estivales-musique-medoc.com
Association
www.iamaworld.com
Hitzacker Summer Music Festival
www.musiktage-hitzacker.de
International Society for
the Performing Arts
www.ispa.org
Prague Spring Festival © Dario Acosta/Deutsche Grammophon
www.festival.cz
DANIIL TRIFONOV (b. 1991)
3rd Prize, Frédéric Chopin International Piano Competition (2010)
1st Prize, Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition (2011)
Grand Prix and 1st Prize, International Tchaikovsky Competition (2011)16 17
WFIMC ASSOCIATE ORGANIZATIONS WFIMC ASSOCIATE ORGANIZATIONS
INTRODUCING: TISA HO
Chair of the International Society
of the Performing Arts (ISPA)
You live in Hong Kong, which has some of the attention. If we take Hong Kong as an example, the
strictest entry restrictions and quarantine regula- Hong Kong Phil, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
tions in the world. Before the pandemic, you have and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta all enjoy keen
been travelling internationally on a regular basis. community support. The audience that enjoys their
How has Covid-19 changed your life? performances are also avid audiences for the vis-
iting orchestras presented by the Hong Kong Arts
I have been reading a lot more, listening to more Festival. I believe that great performances stimulate
music because of being at home longer, and spending interest and generate the desire for more, not less.
more time online. Because no travel is involved, it
has been possible to participation at more interna- What will be your first international trip after
tional gatherings. With colleagues in other parts the pandemic?
of the world, I have felt a strong desire to reach
out and connect across the distances that separate The first trip will be to Singapore to visit family
us. The other big adjustment was to closed venues, and indulge in the fabulous food there.
which has resulted in a far greater awareness
of how important performances are in our lives.
Zoom and other online meeting services have Tisa Ho is Executive Director of the Hong Kong
become commonplace. How much do you think Arts Festival, one of the most important arts
our way of interacting and communicating will festivals in Asia with a strong 48-year track record
return to pre-corona ways and how much of of presenting some of the world’s top artists in
the new normal will stay? all genres of the performing arts covering the full
range from classical to contemporary, supported
Online interaction is likely to be here to stay. It was by extensive educational, outreach and community
already steadily growing in importance. The pan- engagement activities and events.
demic gave new impetus to this trend. I believe that During her tenure, the Festival has presented large
we will still need to gather, but may choose to do scale international productions, embarked on
so more judiciously. a programme of exploring new, unconventional
venues to extend the Festival experience, and
Do you see a future for International touring of enriched its PLUS programmes of workshops,
artists, orchestras, opera ensembles? discussions, ancillary presentations. In 2019,
the Festival launched “No Limits” a new series
Yes, I am sure that touring will continue. There is to promote inclusiveness in the arts.
nothing like being at a live performance. This is not Tisa Ho was born in China, grew up in Hong Kong
only to experience what is happening on stage, but and trained in arts management at the City
also to share the experience with others in the au- University, London. She has lived in France and
dience. There is something deeply communal about in Singapore, where her portfolios included pro-
being in a performance; it cannot be matched by gramming Singapore International Arts Festival,
anything online, even with audience participation managing the Singapore Symphony and Victoria
and inter-activity. Perhaps with fewer people trav- Concert Hall and planning the Esplanade –
elling to enjoy performances elsewhere, the need Theatres on the Bay.
for touring could be even greater. She currently chairs the Board of the International
Society for the Performing Arts, a global network
Has the absence of international guest artists of over 500 arts leaders; and is on the international
helped local musicians at all? Do audiences faculty of the Academy of La Scala in Milan Italy,
concentrate more on “their own” rather than and the Lisbon Consortium in Portugal. She was
cultivating a fan-culture for international stars? an invited speaker at Singapore’s Culture Academy,
and serves on the panel of judges for the NOW festi-
I see that many musicians and ensembles have val in Shanghai.
strong local support. For many, a strong connection In 2019, Tisa Ho was awarded the Degree of Doctor
to the communities in which they are normally based of the Griffith University in Australia; in 2020, she
is a matter of survival. At the same time, interna- was elected to the China Literature and Art Critics
tional ‘stars’ will always attract a different kind of Association.19
2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
IN REGGIO EMILIA
13-16 June 2021
Hosted by the Premio Paolo Borciani
International String Quartet Competition
Reggio Emilia, Piazza Prampolini20 21
2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Reggio Emilia
Situated in the heart of the Emilia Romagna region, The city’s education system is known throughout
in a valley known around the world for its cuisine the world as The Reggio Emilia approach.
and opera, Reggio Emilia is a city brimming with Reggio is the city of the three Theatres, all facing
history, tradition, culture and art. Its culinary heritage onto the same square, and the city of quartets.
has been passed down through the generations. Teatro Municipale Valli, one of the most beautiful
The home of Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional theatres in Italy and one of the best preserved,
balsamic vinegar, it is a place where its inhabitants’ is the main one. Located in the former Citadel,
industriousness means industrial excellence, where it was built between 1852 and 1857. In this theatre
hospitality and generosity are a way of life. Luciano Pavarotti made his debut in La Bohème
Culture is at the very heart of the city: its historic April 29, 1961.
buildings and museums house permanent exhibi-
tions and collections. Squares, churches, the Basilica
della Ghiara, arcades, courtyards, the San Pietro
cloisters, are brought to life by the cultural events
they hold year round.
Quartets
PREMIO PAOLO BORCIANI
12TH INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION
The “Premio Paolo Borciani” International String Previous winners include the Keller, Artemis,
Quartet Competition was established by the Reggio Kuss, Pavel Haas, Bennewitz, and Kelemen Quartets,
Emilia City Council in 1987 in honour of Paolo whose careers were launched by this very prize. The
Borciani (1922-1985), founder and leader of Quartetto competition rounds include a contemporary piece
Italiano, the ensemble acclaimed by critic Virgil or a world premiere performance. Composers from
Thomson as “undoubtedly the best string quartet past events include: Marco Stroppa (1994), Luciano
the century has ever known”, following a memorable Berio (1997), Salvatore Sciarrino (2000), Wolfgang
concert in New York in November, 1951. Rihm (2002), Peter Maxwell Davies (2005), Giovanni
The Prize is awarded to the winner of one of the Sollima (2008), Giya Kancheli (2011), Thomas Adès
most selective competitions in its sector and is held (2014). The 2021 commission has been entrusted to
every three years at Teatro Municipale Romolo Valli. Toshio Hosokawa.
Teatro, Piazza della Vittoria
City of Theatres
The city’s cultural driving force is the Fondazione Over the years it has welcomed artists such
I Teatri Reggio Emilia, mainly focused on opera, as Karlheinz Stockhausen, Christian Boltanski,
classical concert and ballet, but also on drama, Dimitris Papaioannou, Kronos Quartet, Romeo
contemporary performance and music. It offers Castellucci and many more.
more than 700 events for 130,000 audience members Reggio Emilia is also home to the Collezione
every year, and over the years has welcomed the Maramotti of the Max Mara group, the main
greatest artists on the international scene, such partner of the Premio Borciani and of the theatre
as Claudio Abbado, Maurizio Pollini, Bob Wilson, itself, which holds commissioned site specific
Graham Vick, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and performances by renowned choreographers in
many others. its exhibition spaces.
The autumn Festival Aperto focuses on the contem- Each year more than forty thousand children, teach- Photo: Kai-Uwe Schulte
porary through the performing arts. ers and families take part in the Educational project.22
2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Teatro Municipale Valli
WFIMC 2021
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Hosted by the Premio Paolo Borciani
Intl. String Quartet Competition
Sunday, 13 June 2021
Welcome Reception
Premio Borciani Finals
Monday, 14 June
General Meetings
Panel Discussions
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
General Meetings
Election
Panel Discussions
Wednesday, 16 June
Excursion day
Photo: Tommaso Dotti24 25
2021 ANNIVERSARIES 2021 ANNIVERSARIES
© Benjamin Ealovega © N.Oliveros
ALFRED BRENDEL (b. 1931) GUSTAVO DUDAMEL (b. 1981)
4th Prize, Ferrucio Busoni International Piano Competition (1949) 1st Prize, Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition (2004)26
NEW MEMBERS
THE GIROLAMO FANTINI INTERNATIONAL
TRUMPET COMPETITION
Rome, Italy
Tell us a little about your competition´s history Which countries are most strongly represented
and what makes it special. among your competitors?
The “Girolamo Fantini” International Trumpet There has been a wide diversity of nationalities
Competition has been founded by Giuliano in both events held so far, including applicants
Sommerhalder, Principal Trumpet at the Rotterdam from all continents except Africa, for now.
Philharmonic and trumpet teacher at AIMART The most represented nations were France, THE WORLD
Academy in Rome, and Edda Silvestri, Director Italy, the UK, and Spain.
of AIMART, in 2016. The first edition took place IS LISTENING
in 2017, the second in 2019 and the next one was How badly have you been affected by COVID-19?
scheduled in early 2021 but had to be postponed Have you adjusted dates, rules, regulations,
to a later date. repertoire?
The top priority of the competition is absolute
transparency on the voting process thanks to The impossibility for some, and uncertainty for oth-
some very specific extra rules. ers, to travel, as well as the availability of corporate
What makes it special compared to most other sponsorship during the pandemic have led us to
trumpet competitions is that it seeks to encourage postpone the event to late 2021 or, if the situation
and promote young artists to offer a broader doesn’t improve soon, to as late as Spring 2022.
spectrum than just “mainstream” classical solo Repertoire and regulations will remain unchanged
repertoire. More specifically, the second round has for now. Possibly, if the event will shift to 2022,
four elective categories: Historical/Baroque, Jazz, the age limit will exceptionally be raised by one
Orchestral and “Freestyle”, the latter encouraging year, to allow participation to competitors who turn SIXTEENTH
any unique performance, including improvised, 35, the current age limit, in 2021, and who would be
acted, self-composed, but also, for the more excluded due to the event being postponed. VA N C L I B U R N
conservative ones, “regular” solo repertoire.
INT ERNAT IONAL
PIANO
COMPETITION
2–18 JUNE 2022
FORT WORTH, TEXAS USA
CASH AND CAREER MANAGEMENT PRIZE PACKAGES
VALUED AT MORE THAN $2 MILLION USD
UPDATED
JURY Marin Alsop* I UNITED STATES Stephen Hough I UNITED KINGDOM APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet I FRANCE Anne-Marie McDermott I UNITED STATES O C T O B ER 1 4 , 2 0 2 1
Rico Gulda I AUSTRIA Orli Shaham I ISRAEL / UNITED STATES
Wu Han I TAIWAN / UNITED STATES Lilya Zilberstein I RUSSIA
Andreas Haefliger I SWITZERLAND CLIBURN.ORG
* Jury chairman
Giuliano Sommerhalder29
NEW MEMBERS
DEBUT INTERNATIONAL
CLASSICAL SINGING COMPETITION
Tell us a little about your competition and what We had to change repertoire to adjust to a smaller
makes it special. orchestra size; we only invited an audience of 220
people instead of the usual 600; and we asked
In 2020, DEBUT celebrates its tenth competition, everyone to wear a mask. But we are very happy
held at the great setting of Weikersheim Castle that the competition took place. I think we were
and TauberPhilharmonie. Würzburg Philharmonic the only vocal competition which took place during
Orchestra is providing accompaniment for the this time.
competitors.
DEBUT is open to soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto,
tenor, countertenor, baritone and bass singers.
A particular focus this year was on Lieder as a
separate art form. They are considered an integral
element of sustainable training in classical singing,
and thus DEBUT offers two special Lieder prizes.
Which countries are most strongly represented
among your competitors?
Usually, we see competitors from all over the world.
This year less so, as people from Australia, Russia
and from the USA could not travel. But most of our
competitors live in Europe.
How badly have you been affected by COVID-19?
Have you adjusted dates, rules, regulations,
repertoire?30
30 31
2021 ANNIVERSARIES COMPETITIONINSIGHTS
INTRODUCING: HENRYK MARTENKA
Director, International Paderewski
Piano Competition, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Host of the 2022 WFIMC General Assembly
The Paderewski Competition is highly respected The 2022 GA of WFIMC will be held in Bydgoszcz –
around the world. can you tell us a little about your city and what
Tell us a little about your competition´s history the visitor can expect?
and what makes it special.
Founded in 1038 Bydgoszcz is an academic, scientific
Held under the Patronage of the President of the and cultural center with a population of 350.000.
Republic of Poland, the International Paderewski The city´s fifteen Universities count around 35.000
Piano Competition is organized by the Paderewski Students. Situated at the Brda River, Bydgoszcz
Music Association in Bydgoszcz since 1961. Since boosts 21 bridges and one of the largest Forest
1998 it has been held every three years, enjoying Parks in Poland.
a growing international recognition. It honours While Bydgoszcz is an industrial city, music has
Ignacy Jan Paderewski – a great Polish pianist, always played an important role in the lifes of
composer and politician. He was the musical icon our citizens, and Bydgoszcz is about to apply as
of his times, very well known in Europe, South a UNESCO Creative City of Music.
America and the United States. But even now, the city is often called „City of Music“
because of the many musical institutions such
How do you pay hommage to your namesake as the Paderewski Pomeranian Philharmonic, the
pianist Paderewski? Opera Nova, The Nowowiejski Music Academy,
the Arthur Rubinstein Music School, and the
To honour Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the Paderewski Paderewski Music Association (est. 1922), to name
Music Association has made performances of just a few. In 2022, many of these institutions will
Paderewski´s music mandatory. But there is also be on display when Bydgoszcz will host the General
the Paderewski Piano Academy; masterclasses with Assembly of the WFIMC.
Symphony Orchestra named after Paderewski;
and there are recitals offering music by Paderewski.
And overseas, we enjoy working with the Japan
Paderewski Association and the Paderewski Society
in Los Angeles, both associations initiated by
the competition.
You offer preliminary auditions for your competition
in 8 cities around the world. Tell us more about
how the preliminaries are organized!
To enable pianists from around the world to partic-
ipate in the International Paderewski Piano Compe-
tition, we organize auditions in eight cities: Vienna,
New York, Moscow, Warsaw, Brescia, Shanghai,
Tokyo, and Seoul. Our main partners are Yamaha
Music Inc., the National Frederic Chopin Institute,
and Talent Music Master Courses in Brescia, who
help us organizing auditions in these cities.
The Preliminaries are judged by one Polish Juror
of the Paderewski Piano Competition, one foreign
Juror of the PPC, and one local professor from
the country where the preselection takes place.
© Christian Steiner That way many young and aspiring pianists get
the opportunity to participate in auditions in or
near their hometown, free of travel expenses.
JAIME LAREDO (b. 1941)
1st Prize, Queen Elisabeth Competition (1959)32 33
WFIMC MEMBER COMPETITIONS WFIMC MEMBER COMPETITIONS
ALESSANDRIA Michele Pittaluga International Competitions MARKNEUKIRCHEN Markneukirchen International Instrumental Competition
for Guitar and Composition MELBOURNE Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition
ANDORRA Andorra International Saxophone Competition MONTREAL Canadian International Organ Competition
AUCKLAND Michael Hill International Violin Competition MONTREAL Concours musical international de Montréal
BAMBERG Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition MONZA Rina Sala Gallo International Piano Competition
BANFF Banff International String Quartet Competition MOSCOW International Tchaikovsky Competition
BARCELONA Maria Canals International Music Competition Barcelona MUNICH * ARD International Music Competition
BELGRADE International Jeunesses Musicales Competition NORRKÖPING Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition
BERGEN International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition ODENSE Carl Nielsen International Competitions
BERLIN International Max Rostal Competition for Violin and Viola ORLÉANS Concours international de piano d’Orléans
BESANÇON Concours international de jeunes chefs d’orchestre OSAKA Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
BOLZANO * Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition PARIS * Concours International Long-Thibaud-Crespin
BONN International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn PARMA Arturo Toscanini International Conducting Competition
BRATISLAVA Johann Nepomuk Hummel International Piano Competition PINEROLO/TORINO International Chamber Music Competition
BRUSSELS * Queen Elisabeth Competition “Pinerolo e Torino – Città metropolitana”
BUCHAREST George Enescu International Competition PORCIA International Competition “ Città di Porcia ”
BUDAPEST * Budapest International Music Competitions PRAGUE * Prague Spring International Music Competition
BUDAPEST International Éva Marton Singing Competition PRETORIA Unisa International Music Competition
BYDGOSZCZ Paderewski International Piano Competition REGGIO EMILIA “Premio Paolo Borciani” International String Quartet Competition
CALGARY Honens International Piano Competition ROME Girolamo Fantini Trumpet Competition
CHARTRES International Organ Competition “ Grand Prix de Chartres” ROME “Luciano Berio” International Composition Competition
CLEVELAND Cleveland International Piano Competition ST.-MAURICE Concours International pour Orgue de Saint-Maurice d’Agaune
COLOGNE International Music Competition Cologne ST.-PETERSBURG Elena Obraztsova International Competition of Opera Singers
DORTMUND International Schubert Competition Dortmund SALZBURG International Mozart Competition Salzburg
DUBLIN Dublin International Piano Competition SAN ANTONIO The Gurwitz
DÜSSELDORF Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments SANTANDER Paloma O’Shea Santander International Piano Competition
EINDHOVEN TROMP International Percussion Competition Eindhoven SENDAI Sendai International Music Competition
ÉPINAL Épinal International Piano Competition SEOUL Seoul International Music Competition
FORT WORTH Van Cliburn International Piano Competition SHANGHAI Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition
GENEVA * Concours de Genève SHENZHEN China Shenzhen International Piano Concerto Competition
GENOA * International Violin Competition “Premio Paganini” SINGAPORE Singapore International Violin Competition
GLASGOW Scottish International Piano Competition SION Tibor Varga International Violin Competition
GRAZ Franz Schubert and Modern Music SYDNEY Sydney International Piano Competition
HAMAMATSU Hamamatsu International Piano Competition TAKAMATSU Takamatsu International Piano Competition
HAMAMATSU Mt. Fuji International Opera Competition of Shizuoka TBILISI Tbilisi International Piano Competition
HANNOVER Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition TEL AVIV Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition
HARBIN Schoenfeld International String Competition TOKYO International Oboe Competition of Japan
HELSINKI International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition TOKYO International Organ Competition Musashino – Tokyo
HELSINKI International Maj Lind Piano Competition TOKYO Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting
HELSINKI Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition TONGYEONG ISANGYUN Competition
’S-HERTOGENBOSCH International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch TOULOUSE Concours International de Chant de Toulouse
HONG KONG Hong Kong International Piano Competition TROMSØ Top of the World International Piano Competition
IGERSHEIM Debut Classical Singing Competition TRONDHEIM Princess Astrid International Music Competition
INDIANAPOLIS International Violin Competition of Indianapolis TRONDHEIM Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition
ISTANBUL International Piano Competition Istanbul Orchestra’ Sion UTRECHT Liszt Competition Utrecht
JAÉN International Piano Competition “Prize Jaén” VALÈNCIA International Piano Competition “Iturbi Prize”
JEJU Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition VERCELLI * Gian Battista Viotti International Music Competition
KATOWICE Grzegorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors VIENNA International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna
KATRINEHOLM Swedish International Duo Competition VIENNA International Fritz Kreisler Competition for Violin
KENNETT SQUARE Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition VILNIUS International M. K. Čiurlionis Piano and Organ Competition
KIEV International Competition for Young Pianists in Memory VIÑA DEL MAR International Musical Competition Dr. Luis Sigall
of Vladimir Horowitz WARSAW * Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition
KOBE Kobe International Flute Competition WARSAW International Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition
LEEDS Leeds International Piano Competition WEIMAR Weimar International Music Competitions
LEIPZIG International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition YEREVAN Aram Khachaturian International Competition
LICHTENBERG/HOF International Violin Competition Henri Marteau ZHUHAI International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians
LOS ANGELES Primrose International Viola Competition ZÜRICH Géza Anda International Piano Competition
LUXEMBOURG International Percussion Competition Luxembourg ZWICKAU International Robert Schumann Competition
LYON Lyon International Chamber Music Competition
MANCHESTER RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition * FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE WFIMC34 35
2021 ANNIVERSARIES COMPETITION MEMBERS
ALESSANDRIA www.pittaluga.org
Italy concorso@pittaluga.org
MICHELE PITTALUGA INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIONS FOR GUITAR AND
COMPOSITION
53rd edition of the one of the most acclaimed compe- 2021 Guitar Composition
tition for guitar. In 2020 the 53 edition was postponed Guitar (20-25.9)
to 2021 , and replaced by PITTALUGA-ON-AIR, six
episodes around the guitar In 2021 is planned the 5th 2022 Guitar Composition
edition of Pittaluga Junior. Guitar
Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 1981
ANDORRA www.andorrasaxfest.com
Andorra contact@andorrasaxfest.com
VII ANDORRA INTERNATIONAL
SAXOPHONE COMPETITION
The International Saxophone Competition of Andorra is 2021 Saxophone (26.3-1.4)
one of the most important in the world. It is an annual
event that had its first edition in 2014. Apart from the 2022 Saxophone
competition, you can also listen to good concerts, do
Masterclasses with the best teachers and keep up to
date with the world of saxophone with the Workshops.
Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 2019
AUCKLAND www.violincompetition.co.nz
New Zealand office@violincompetition.co.nz
MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL
VIOLIN COMPETITION
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition aims 2022 Violin
to recognise and celebrate excellence, distinctiveness
and musical artistry. We encourage talented young
violinists from all over the world who are on the verge
of launching themselves on the world stage and empower
them with the necessary skills to broaden their career
© Jiyang Chen opportunities. We take pride in New Zealand Aotearoa’s
cultural offerings and showcase our finest artistic
talents. Hosting a major event and inviting the world’s
celebrated violinists, we are raising the awareness of
DIANA DAMRAU (b. 1971) fine music and the standards of musical performance that
2nd Prize ex aequo, Salzburg International Mozart Competition (1999) Postponed from 2021 Date of admission 2004
richly impacts the next layer of talent in New Zealand.36 37
BAMBERG www.bamberger-symphoniker.de BELGRADE www.muzicka-omladina.org
Germany info@themahlercompetition.com Serbia competition@muzicka-omladina.org
GUSTAV MAHLER INTERNATIONAL JEUNESSES
CONDUCTING COMPETITION MUSICALES COMPETITION
In its five editions since 2004, The Mahler Competition 2023 Conducting International Jeunesses Musicales Competition is 2021 Cello (21-30.3)
has attracted entries from almost 1,600 young conduc- annually held in Belgrade (Serbia) since 1971. It is
tors of all nationalities. The competition takes place in dedicated to all music artists ready to start their
a city which offers an ideal mix of 1,000 years of history, professional careers. Over the decades participants
world heritage, entertainment and natural environ- came from all continents and over 70 countries
ment. The jury comprises top-ranking conductors, worldwide. Every year, members of authoritative
composers, artists and managers. The toughest of chal- international jury are some of the most respectable
lenges, but ideal conditions to compete under – The performers and professors. Among many valuable
Mahler Competition has always set great store by that. prizes, best placed candidate is awarded with a
Even if only one candidate can win, we trust that their concert in selected prestigious concert hall.
time in Bamberg will further all their careers in music.
Date of admission 2018 Date of admission 1974
BANFF www.bisqc.ca BERGEN www.griegcompetition.com
Canada bisqc@banffcentre.ca Norway info@griegcompetition.com
BANFF INTERNATIONAL STRING INTERNATIONAL EDVARD GRIEG
QUARTET COMPETITION PIANO COMPETITION
Since 1983 the Banff International String Quartet 2022 String Quartet Organized by KODE Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen, 2021 Piano (17-25.9)
Competition (BISQC) has celebrated the art of 2025 String Quartet the Grieg Competition represents a modern competition
chamber music while providing unparalleled career and international pianists gathering in the historic city
support for emerging string quartets. Every three of the famous composer. The competition offers paid
years, 10 of the world’s best emerging string quartets concert opportunities for participants, master classes,
take centre stage for BISQC. Across 13 concerts, excursions, high-quality and transparent judging, and
the quartets play for a distinguished jury, an eager a great Final with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
audience, and for each other in a quest to win this The jury votes are published after the competition, and
prestigious international music competition. all rounds are live-streamed.
Date of admission 1984 Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 2017
BARCELONA www.mariacanals.cat BERLIN www.max-rostal-competition.de
Spain info@mariacanals.cat Germany rostal@udk-berlin.de
MARIA CANALS INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL MAX ROSTAL
MUSIC COMPETITION BARCELONA COMPETITION FOR VIOLIN AND VIOLA
Maria Canals International Music Competition of 2021 Piano (13-25.3) Max Rostal played an important role in the history of 2022 Viola
Barcelona is the dean of music Competitions in Spain violin playing, both as performer and as teacher. Many Violin
(1954) and is a member of WFIMC from 1958. The internationally known violinists over several genera-
competition is held at the Palau de la Música Catalana tions were students of Max Rostal. In 1991, a competi-
every year and is divided into four rounds, including tion was created in his name in his adopted hometown
the Final with orchestra at the Palau de la Música of Bern, Switzerland. Initially hosted by the Bern
Catalana (2000 seats). Every year the competition Conservatory, and alternately held for violin and viola,
selects around 80 contestants from 17 to 28 years since 2009 it is held at the Berlin University of the Arts
old. €80.000 worth in prizes and more than 30 paid (UdK Berlin) for violin and viola simultaneously.
recitals and concerts with orchestra around the world
are offered.
Date of admission 1958 Date of admission 200938 39
BESANÇON www.festival-besancon.com/en/competition BRATISLAVA www.filharmonia.sk
France efarges@festival-besancon.com Slovakia marketa.stefkova@filharmonia.sk
CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL JOHANN NEPOMUK HUMMEL
DE JEUNES CHEFS D’ORCHESTRE INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
Established in 1951 by the Besançon International 2021 Conducting Organised by the Slovak Philharmonic, the competition 2021 Piano (6-12.9)
Music Festival, the Besançon Competition soon became 2023 Conducting was established since 1992 in memory of Austrian
the most prestigious event of its kind. With a repertoire pianist and composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel 2024 Piano
which spans classical, Romantic, 20th century, and (1778–1837). A native of Bratislava, Hummel’s work
contemporary music, as well as oratorio, opera, the was considered to be a blend of late Classicism and
Besançon Competition is the most complete competi- early Romanticism. The event aims to facilitate active
tion in the world. The Competition is open to all artists cultivation of the legacy of a great composer and
under 35 who wish to become professional conductors, piano virtuoso which paves the way towards concert
whatever their training or their experience; no previ- careers of remarkable young pianists.
ous diploma is required.
Date of admission 1958 Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 1997
BOLZANO* www.busoni-mahler.eu BRUSSELS* www.queenelisabethcompetition.be
Italy info@busoni-mahler.eu Belgium pbreeus@queenelisabethcompetition.be
FERRUCCIO BUSONI INTERNATIONAL QUEEN ELISABETH
PIANO COMPETITION COMPETITION
The Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition 2021 Piano (Finals) (25.8-3.9) Following the coronavirus pandemic, the public rounds 2021 Piano (3-29.5)
has a biennial structure. The preliminary selections of the Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition 2020 are
during which a defined number of candidates is being 2022 Piano postponed to 2021. The preselection round organised 2022 Cello
chosen alternate with the final stages in the following in 2019-2020 remains valid. There will be no new
year. 2021 the final stages of the 63rd edition are preselection process, nor new applications. The 74
taking place in Bolzano, 2022 will see the preliminaries candidates already selected are admitted to the public
of the 64th Busoni Competition. rounds. Whatever their age at the time of the post-
poned rounds, these 74 candidates are automatically
admitted to the public rounds of the the 2021
Competition.
* Founding member of the WFIMC Date of admission 1957 * Founding member of the WFIMC Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 1957
BONN www.telekom-beethoven-competition.de BUCHAREST www.festivalenescu.ro/en
Germany info@telekom-beethoven-competition.de Romania press@festivalenescu.ro
INTERNATIONAL TELEKOM BEETHOVEN GEORGE ENESCU INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITION BONN COMPETITION
The Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn has two 2021 Piano (2-11.12) The George Enescu International Competition was 2021 Cello
central goals: promoting young pianists of exceptional reorganized due to the worsening of the global situa- Composition
talent as they embark on their international careers 2023 Piano tion generated by COVID-19 in two distinct phases: the Piano
and honoring Ludwig van Beethoven by drawing at- first two rounds of the Competition were held online Violin (13-23.5)
tention to his genius and perpetuating his memory in in September 2020, whereas the Semifinals and Finals
his “hometown” of Bonn. The competition focuses on of all sections were rescheduled for May 2021, at the
2022 Cello
works by Beethoven from every phase of his creative Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest. Composition
life and compositions by his predecessors, contempo- George Enescu Competition is an international plat- Piano
raries and successors. Along with the compulsory piec- form for launching the future world-class musicians Violin
es, candidates can each put together a free program. and for promoting the compositions of the great Ro-
manian composer to the new generation of artists.
Date of admission 2009 Date of admission 200240 41
BUDAPEST* www.filharmonia.hu CALGARY www.honens.com
Hungary budapest@filharmonia.hu Canada info@honens.com
BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL HONENS INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC COMPETITIONS PIANO COMPETITION
The Budapest Liszt Ferenc Piano Competition in 2021 2021 Piano (12-19.9) The Honens International Piano Competition discovers 2021 Piano (14-22.10)
will be the 15th in the row. Young musicians from all Liszt Ferenc International and nurtures Complete Artists—pianists who balance
over the world have an opportunity to represent their Piano Competition virtuosic display with a remarkable ability for thoughtful
abilities by performing an extremely challenging com- and expressive music-making. Occurring triennially in
petition material. As a founding member of the World 2022 Maestro Solti International Calgary, Canada, Honens is considered one of the world’s
Federation of the International Music Competitions, Conducting Competition most prestigious piano events, thoroughly preparing its
the Competition maintains a regular co-operation with Laureates for the realities of a professional career and
the participants of other outstanding Liszt Competi- creating opportunities for growth and exposure.
tions worldwide (in Utrecht, Weimar and in Bayreuth).
Award winners are rewarded with generous gratuities
and possible concert requests.
* Founding member of the WFIMC Date of admission 1957 Date of admission 1998
BUDAPEST www.martoncompetition.hu CHARTRES www.orgues-chartres.org
Hungary secretariat@martoncompetition.hu France orgues.chartres@yahoo.fr
INTERNATIONAL ÉVA MARTON INTERNATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITION
SINGING COMPETITION “GRAND PRIX DE CHARTRES”
The competition initiated and its jury chaired by world 2022 Voice The International Organ Competition “ Grand Prix de 2022 Organ
famous soprano Éva Marton was established in 2014 Chartres” takes place every two years and is offered
and is held every even year. Young singers present next to all organists under the age of 32. Since its establish-
to their skills in opera singing also by a Liszt-Lied. ment in 1971, it has gathered more than 1,000 candi-
The Solti Hall as well as the Grand Hall of the Liszt dates from all around the world, has presented dozens
Academy provide an inspiring atmosphere which is of laureates including 34 Grand Prix winners, and has
enhanced by high quality live streaming. gathered the most eminent jury members, winning
unanimous support from artists and the public.
Date of admission 2019 Date of admission 1973
BYDGOSZCZ www.paderewskicompetition.pl CLEVELAND www.pianocleveland.org
Poland info@paderewskicompetition.pl USA info@clevelandpiano.org
INTERNATIONAL PADEREWSKI CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL
PIANO COMPETITION PIANO COMPETITION
The Competition is organized to commemorate Ignacy 2022 Piano CIPC features 15 days of competition and guest artist 2021 Piano (25.7-8.8)
Jan Paderewski, a remarkable pianist, virtuoso, com- 2025 Piano performances, informative symposia at the Cleveland
poser, politician and statesman. It is organized by Museum of Art and Severance Hall. In the end, audiences 2024 Piano
The Paderewski Music Association, The F. Nowowiejski have experienced the best of the best, and the First
Music Academy, The I. J. Paderewski Philharmonic Hall Prize winner takes home a prize of $75,000, a Carnegie
with the participation of the Ministry of Culture and Hall recital debut, a recording on the Steinway & Sons
National Heritage the Marshal’s Office of the Kuyavian label, and the launch of a U.S. concert career.
and Pomeranian Province of Bydgoszcz, the Bydgoszcz
City. Open to pianists of all nationalities, born between
1990 and 2006.
Date of admission 2010 Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 198142 43
COLOGNE www.imwk.hfmt-koeln.de DÜSSELDORF www.aeoluswettbewerb.de
imwk@hfmt-koeln.de Germany info@aeoluswettbewerb.de
Germany
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AEOLUS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
COMPETITION COLOGNE FOR WIND INSTRUMENTS
This year’s Music Competition Cologne discipline will 2021 Voice (13-18.9) The International “Aeolus” Competition for Wind 2021 Bassoon
focus on Opera / Operetta. This important Interna- Instruments has firmly established itself as a worldwide Flute
tional Music Competition is devoted to promote young 2024 Voice recognised stage for wind instruments players. The Oboe (14-19.9)
professional music talents, and serves as stepping organiser of the “Aeolus” competition is the Sieghardt
stone for young artists on their way to an international Rometsch Foundation. The Robert Schumann Academy 2022 Clarinet
career. its aim is to award contestants who wish to is the home of the competition, which is also supported Horn
find new interpretation approaches. Along with a high by the Düsseldorf symphony orchestra and the highly Saxophone
level of artistic achievement, the young artists have to regarded German wide radio station Deutschlandfunk.
present themselves in a self-confident manner, be inno-
vative and act as versatile artistic personality.
Date of admission 1988 Date of admission 2011
DORTMUND www.schubert-wettbewerb.de EINDHOVEN www.tromppercussion.com
info@schubert-wettbewerb.de The Netherlands info@tromppercussion.com
Germany
INTERNATIONAL SCHUBERT– TROMP INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION
COMPETITION DORTMUND COMPETITION EINDHOVEN
The International Schubert-Competition Dortmund was 2021 Piano (24.9-3.10) Founded in 1971, the TROMP International Music 2022 Percussion
established in 1987 and has been held since then at the Competition aims to provide a platform for talented
heart of the Ruhr. Prizes are awarded to international 2023 Duo for Voice and Piano professional instrumentalists, for comparison of their
candidates in the categories of Piano and LiedDuo, the expertise with those of fellow musicians from around
latter involving both singers and their accompanists. the world, learning from each other and performing for
It is aimed at young and talented musicians of the very a jury, composed of international renowned experts.
highest professional standard and is designed to help
them as they enter their chosen profession. Thanks to
its programming the Schubert Competition provides a
unique opportunity to introduce participants and the
audience to Schubert’s world of ideas.
Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 1996 Date of admission 2007
DUBLIN www.dipc.ie ÉPINAL www.concours-international-piano-epinal.org
Ireland info@dipc.ie France secretariat.cipe@gmail.com
DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL ÉPINAL INTERNATIONAL
PIANO COMPETITION PIANO COMPETITION
The Dublin International Piano Competition was estab- 2022 Piano The Competition, which does not hold preselections, 2021 Piano (19-28.3)
lished in 1988. It is supported by donations and private 2025 Piano is open to all pianists fulfilling the conditions of age,
benefactors. Since its foundation the Dublin Compe- and capable of mastering four rounds including all mu- 2023 Piano
tition has grown in stature, and now ranks among the sical styles up to the latest contemporary music. The
most important piano competitions in the world. It performance of a commissioned work is also required.
offers a generous prize fund and a prestigious list of en- The people of Épinal take great pride in the competi-
gagements secured for the winner. These include début tion, offering accommodation and providing pianos
concerts in London and New York as well as appearanc- for the participants.
es at international festivals and concertos with leading
orchestras. Previous winners have launched highly
successful international careers from this springboard.
Postponed from 2021 Date of admission 1989 Date of admission 197944 45
FORT WORTH www.cliburn.org GLASGOW www.scottishinternationalpianocompetition.com
USA generalinformation@cliburn.org United Kingdom sipc@rcs.ac.uk
VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL
PIANO COMPETITION PIANO COMPETITION
Just after Van Cliburn’s spectacular rise to fame in 1958, 2022 Piano The Scottish International Piano Competition was 2023 Piano
the Cliburn Competition was formed and quickly became 2025 Piano established in 1986 and is now held every three years.
one of the most prestigious, high-profile music contests in The early stages are held in the Royal Conservatoire
the world. Cash and career management prize packages of Scotland in Glasgow – a UNESCO City of Music.
are valued at over $2 million, including concert tours, pub- The concerto final takes place with the Royal Scottish
licity packages and training, websites, and individualized National Orchestra in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
artistic and financial consultation. Widespread exposure The winner of the competition is given the opportunity
for the participants features major media coverage; an to perform with the RSNO in the season following
HD, fully produced webcast of the entire Competition to the competition.
millions around the world; and large-scale media projects.
2021 Jury Chairman: Marin Alsop.
Postponed from 2021 Date of admission 1977 Date of admission 1994
GENEVA* www.concoursgeneve.ch GRAZ http://schubert.kug.ac.at
Switzerland music@concoursgeneve.ch Austria franz.schubert@kug.ac.at
CONCOURS FRANZ SCHUBERT
DE GENÈVE AND MODERN MUSIC
Founded in 1939, the Geneva Competition is one of 2021 Cello The 11th edition of the Franz Schubert and Modern 2022 Duo for Voice and Piano
the world’s leading international music competitions. Oboe (16-29.10) Music competition will take place in the two categories Piano Trio
It aims at discovering, promoting and supporting young Lied duo and Piano trio. The foremost aim of the
talented artists, giving them the necessary tools to 2022 Composition competition is and has always been to bring Schubert’s
launch an international career. In addition to the official Piano chamber music into relation with the latest works for
prizes, laureates benefit from two years of a complete the corresponding instrumentation. With composition
career development program in partnership with competitions in both categories and a commissioned
ProMusica concert agency, comprising concerts, tours, work, the participants as well as the audience become
recordings and personal coaching. more aware of both genres and the expansion of the
repertoire gets actively promoted.
* Founding member of the WFIMC Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 1957 Postponed from 2021 Date of admission 1990
GENOA* www.premiopaganini.it HAMAMATSU www.hipic.jp
Italy staff@premiopaganini.it Japan info@hipic.jp
INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION HAMAMATSU INTERNATIONAL
“PREMIO PAGANINI” PIANO COMPETITION
The International Violin Competition “Premio Paganini” The Hamamatsu International Piano Competition is an 2021 Piano (12-29.11)
officially began in 1954 with a threefold purpose: it international cultural project appropriate to the pride
sought to nurture gifted young violinists, usher them held in Hamamatsu’s history and tradition as a city of 2024 Piano
into the international spotlight, and establish the city music and instruments. The top prizewinner of this
of Genoa, Italy, as a prominent cultural center. Over competition goes on a national and international tour,
the ensuing decades, it indeed became a virtual hotbed receives invitations to participate in distinguished
of dynamic talent for young and aspiring classical vio- music festivals and offers to perform, and the com-
linists and definitively put Genoa on the cultural map. petition continues to provide opportunities for the
development of the pianist.
* Founding member of the WFIMC Date of admission 1957 Date of admission 199846 47
HAMAMATSU www.suac.ac.jp/opera HELSINKI www.sibeliuscompetition.fi
Japan opera@suac.ac.jp Finland paivi.pousar@uniarts.fi
MT. FUJI INTERNATIONAL OPERA INTERNATIONAL JEAN SIBELIUS
COMPETITION OF SHIZUOKA VIOLIN COMPETITION
The Mt. Fuji International Opera Competition of 2023 Voice The International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, mem- 2022 Violin
Shizuoka is a triennial international competition 2026 Voice ber of WFIMC since 1969, is one of the most prestigious 2025 Violin
established in 1996. Young singers around the world music competitions in the world with its top-class jury,
compete in three rounds, including the final round orchestras, conductors and pianists. Three rounds: Finals
accompanied by a renowned orchestra. with Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Finnish Radio
Artistic directors of major opera houses are on the Symphony Orchestra. Chair of Jury: Sakari Oramo. World-
jury, which helps laureates develop their careers. wide webstreaming of the entire competition by Finnish
The competition provides accommodation to contest- Broadcasting Company. Prizes: 30000€, 20000€, 15000€,
ants as well as financial support for travelling. mentoring and performance engagements. The competition
is organized jointly by Sibelius Society of Finland and
Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki.
Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 2003 Postponed from 2020 Date of admission 1969
HANNOVER www.jjv-hannover.de HELSINKI www.majlindcompetition.fi
Germany mail@jjv-hannover.de Finland terhi.luukkonen@uniarts.fi
JOSEPH JOACHIM INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL MAJ LIND
VIOLIN COMPETITION HANNOVER PIANO COMPETITION
We are seeking inquisitive minds who demonstrate 2021 Violin (26.9-9.10) The international Maj Lind Piano Competition is open 2022 Piano
an impeccable command of their instrument while for all pianists regardless of nationality. 2027 Piano
remaining humble servants of great composers and 2024 Violin The age limit is 30 years. The competition is organised
their scores – young artists who bravely strive for by the Sibelius Academy.
individuality, making bold musical statements with the
violin: Musicians whose voice inspires deep emotions
and shows an exceptional degree of versatility.
Date of admission 1995 Date of admission 2009
HARBIN www.schoenfeldcompetition.com HELSINKI www.mirjamhelin.fi
China info@schoenfeldcompetition.com Finland info@mirjamhelin.fi
SCHOENFELD INTERNATIONAL MIRJAM HELIN INTERNATIONAL
STRING COMPETITION SINGING COMPETITION
Schoenfeld International String Competition was 2021 Cello The Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition, TBA
founded in 2013 in honor of the violinist Alice Chamber Music organised every five years by the Finnish Cultural
Schoenfeld and her late sister, the cellist Eleonore Violin (15-30.7) Foundation, ranks among the most prestigious compe-
Schoenfeld, both legendary performers and peda- titions of its kind in the world. Designed for the stars
gogues. With the support of Schoenfeld Music 2022 Cello of tomorrow, the Competition is known for its high
Foundation, the Harbin Municipal Government, Chamber Music standard, broad and demanding repertoire, superb
and our venue sponsors (including the spectacular Violin prizes and prestigious Jury. It has two categories, one
Harbin Grand Theater), the Competition continues for women and one for men.
to build a multifaceted platform for gifted violinists, Previous winners include mezzo-soprano Elına Garanca
cellists, and chamber music performers. and bass René Pape.
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