Cello Competitions

For applicants until 25 years old (on the date of 30 June 2014), that study or live in the geographical area where the OCS develops its activity: Algarve, Alentejo, Setúbal Peninsula and Andalusia (Spain).

The "George Enescu" International Competition is part of the "George Enescu" International Festival and it is a bianual contest open to participants of all nationalities.

The competition promotes young musical talents up to 32 years of age. Soloists, singing, chamber music, orchestras, choirs, children and youth voices. Awards, scholarships and concerts for € 10.000.

The competition is divided in: 12° International Music Competition for Soloists and Orchestra, 12° International Music Competition "Premio Città di Padova", 12° International Virtuositè Prize. 20 concerts prize in Padova, Venice, Rome, Abano Terme.

Total amount of not less than 15, 000 Euro will be distributed by the Jury among Prize Winners. At the decision of the Jury the First Prize Laureate may receive the Grand Prix for an outstanding performance of Lutosławski`s Cello Concerto.

Prizes: First Prize € 8000; Second Prize € 6000; Third Prize € 4000

The competition is open to young musicians of any nationality provided they have not been awarded the overall first prize in previous editions of the competition in the same category for which they are applying.