Competitions

Florence International Chamber Music Competition "Premio Vittorio Gui"

Website: http://www.premiogui.it/

Category: Chamber Music
Date: March 7 to 14, 2010
Country: Italy

The Florence International Chamber Music Competition "Premio Vittorio Gui" was initially founded in 1977 and has been running for over 30 years. The competition is organized under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic. Different chamber music categories are open to prospective chamber groups, including Violin and Piano Duo; Viola and Piano Duo; Violoncello and Piano Duo; String Trio and Quartet; Piano and String Trio, Quartet and Quintet; and Wind Quintet. Seven qualified musicians, including Piero Bellugi, Alfonso Ghedin and Natalia Gutman were invited to join the Jury for the competition.

"Maria Canals" Barcelona International Music Competition

Website: http://www.mariacanals.org/en/

Category: Piano
Date: March 13 to 26, 2010
Country: Spain

Established in 1954 by the pianist Maria Canals and her husband Rossend Llates, the International Music Competition Maria Canals of Barcelona has been welcoming considerable number of musical talents over years. The Competition consists of several categories, which include piano, violin, singing, cello, chamber music, guitar, percussion and flute, with participation from over 7000 candidates from 100 countries, and 180 Jury members from all over the world. Contestants who are no longer participating in the competition may perform in concerts in various parts of the city of Barcelona upon invitation and with permission.

Takamatsu International Piano Competition

Website: http://www.tipc.jp/

Category: Piano
Date: March 17 to 28, 2010
Country: Japan

Bringing top musicians from all over the world to Japan since 2006, the Takamatsu International Piano Competition aims at introducing a fresh perspective in music to Kagawa's traditional culture. The competition is to be held at Sunport Takamatsu, a venue which provides impressive views of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Winners will have the opportunity to further pursue their music careers by staging their own recitals and performing with international orchestras. Comprising a number of international musicians, the Jury will be led by the Japanese pianist Shuku Iwasaki.

International Jeunesses Musicales Competition

Website: http://www.music-competition.co.yu/

Category: Cello
Date: March 20 to 31, 2010
Country: Serbia

The International Jeunesses Musicales Competition Belgrade was founded in 1969 by one of the world’s biggest non-profit networks for youth and music, the Jeunesses Musicales International. With the aim of working against causes of international conflict through the universal language of music, this network is regarded by UNESCO as one of the most important youth culture organizations worldwide. Dedicated to the most gifted musicians at the beginning of their international careers, the competition welcomes young talents from anywhere around the world every year, competing to show the highest level of professional readiness and competence on stage. Winners will receive cash prizes and also career promotions through concerts and publicity by Jeunesses Musicales.

Internationaler Klavierwettbewerb

Website: http://www.bach-competition.de/

Category: Piano
Date: March 21 to 31, 2010
Country: Germany

The 7th Internationaler Klavierwettbewerb (International Piano Competition) "J. S. Bach" Würzburg is a contest specially dedicated to J.S. Bach, one of the greatest Baroque composers. The competition welcomes young pianists of all nationalities who are capable of demonstrating profound skills and presenting Bach’s repertoires with individualistic interpretations. Members of the Jury include Monique Duphil, Silke-Thora Matthies, Anne Borg, Malta, Chih-Yu Chen and others from different countries. This year’s competition will be held in memory of Walter Blankenheim, one of the founders and the head of this contest.

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