Established since 1994 in Romania as part of the EUROPAfest , the event aims to discover and promote young talents through competition with master-classes and concerts. The event features five disciplines, the violin, flute, clarinet, piano and composition, on rotation annually. Prize winners will be invited to perform in the closing EUROPAfest gala concert under live broadcast. [more...]

In memory of Eugène Ysaÿe, the celebrated Belgian violin virtuoso and composer, the competition was first set up in 1937 by Queen Elisabeth of Belgium. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious and demanding music competitions in the world. Participants are expected to perform works by a Belgian composer and a compulsory piece written especially for the contest. It features four disciplines - the violin (since 1937), the piano (since 1938), composition (since 1953) and singing (since 1988).[more...]

Founded in 2002, the Montreal International Musical Competition has been an important platform to showcase young music talents. As a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions since 2004, it has aimed to keep the spirit of classical music as well as to discover and reward young performers. Voice, violin and piano are featured in turns over a three-year basis. [more...]

As a homage paid to the ensemble Trio de Trieste since its first edition in 1996, the competition aims at supporting chamber musical groups that preserves its spirit. Stable formation, punctilious reading of scores, fusion between instruments and phrasing precision are amongst the basic principles which the juries look for in candidates. [more...]

First established in 1962 in commemoration of Van Cliburn’s historic achievements, the quadrennial competition is widely recognized as one of the most important piano contests, discovering the finest pianists from around the world. Highly esteemed musicians and professionals are invited as juries. Previous jurors include Leon Fleisher, Malcolm Frager, Alberto Ginastera and many more. During a demanding three-week schedule, competitors are required to perform a wide range of repertoire.[more...]

The Sendai International Music Competition was initiated in 2001 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Sendai city. It is held every three years and welcomes talented young violinists to join for the promotion of music and international cultural exchange.[more...]

Created in 1999 by René Girard, the French literary critic who contributed greatly on anthropological philosophy, together with his daughter Christine Girard, the competition is held annually in the city of Maisons-Laffite. Taking place in this cultural city where the famous Château de Maisons-Laffite sits, the event is an assembly of emerging pianistic stars from around the globe.[more...]

Named after the prominent Danish composer, conductor and violinist, the competition is regarded as one of the most authoritative and prestigious music contest in the world. Under the patronage of Margarathe II, Queen of Denmark, the event was founded in the late 1970's by Odense Symphony Orchestra's then Chief Conductor, Karol Stryja and leader Peder Elbæk as well as by the City's Mayor Mr Verner Dalskov.[more...]