Composer Competitions

Unperformed, unpublished works for string orchestra (5-4-3-3-1) with conductor are accepted. Jury: Pawel Mykietyn, Paul Patterson, Maciej Zoltowski, Krzysztof Penderecki (Chairman). Total value of prizes: 45000 PLN. Concert for final selection: Nov. 30.

Aperto a tutti i compositori che vogliano scrivere un brano per voce e 7 strumenti su testi di M.L King, Dalai Lama ed altri. Invio entro il 30 agosto. Premiazione il 13 dicembre 2014 in Palazzo Vecchio. Edizione su Rai Trade.

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 competitors are invited to submit one new chamber music composition,lasting about 15 minutes, in any formation for three to six instruments. Admitted instruments: violin, viola, cello (obligatory), flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, French horn, piano.

Reserved to scores for string quartet, trio, duo or solo instrument, open to composer of any age and nationality. The international jury will select four scores. Awards: publishing of cd (Sheva Collection), score (Sconfinarte) and €600,00 scholarship.

Villiers Quartet announces competition for new string quartet works. 6 finalists will have their works recorded and chosen via online vote. The top 3 finalists will have their piece performed on Sept 21, 2014 in London UK. Winner gets £1000 and recording.