Viola Competitions

For Violists under 21; main prize is £2000 and other prizes are a viola bow and cash prizes of £400. The winner will play with the Birmingham Conservatoire String Orchestra, play at the 42nd Viola Congress in Portugal and more. Broadcasted by Classic FM.

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 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.

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.