Competition
Trondheim, Norway
Posted: 26 May 2025
Princess Astrid International Music Competition
24 - 27 Aug, 2026
Princess Astrid International Music Competition is held biennially in Trondheim (Norway), with disciplines alternating between violin and conducting. Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera is owner and host of the competition.
Assembling a distinguished jury and highly talented candidates, the Princess Astrid IMC provides showcase opportunities for young classical artists as well as engaging concerts to its audience.
Princess Astrid IMC is the longest running music competition in Norway, inaugurated in 1953 . The competition has since 1956 enjoyed the royal patronage of Her Highness Princess Astrid Mrs Ferner of Norway, and it is also supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture.
Throughout the years many of its laureates have gone on to becoming internationally renowned musicians and soloists.
Member of World Federation of International Music Competitions.
Assembling a distinguished jury and highly talented candidates, the Princess Astrid IMC provides showcase opportunities for young classical artists as well as engaging concerts to its audience.
Princess Astrid IMC is the longest running music competition in Norway, inaugurated in 1953 . The competition has since 1956 enjoyed the royal patronage of Her Highness Princess Astrid Mrs Ferner of Norway, and it is also supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture.
Throughout the years many of its laureates have gone on to becoming internationally renowned musicians and soloists.
Member of World Federation of International Music Competitions.
Closing date: 10 Apr 2026
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