Violin 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).

International chamber music competition open to groups ranging from duo to sextet. First Prize: 10,000 euros, a 10 concert tour (including a "New York Recital Debut") and a recording contract. The Competition Festival is hosted at the best Venetian Villas

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.

Competition that allows Young Musicians (9 to 19 years old) to play the FIRST MOVEMENT of all the concerts for VIOLIN and PIANO of their choice, accompanied by a Symphony Orchestra.

A Feast of Duos is an original contest for violinists and pianists of 8-88 years old regardless of nationality or gender. It will take place with the participation of Duo Igudesman & Joo, under the artistic direction of Pavel Vernikov. Prizes CHF24'000

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.

Ce concours s’adresse aux musiciens dont la formation est déjà confirmée et qui sont prêts à se lancer dans une carrière internationale.

Premier Grand Prix 25 000 €; Deuxième Grand Prix 15 000 €; Troisième Grand Prix 6 000 €; Quatrième Prix 4 000 €

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.

Since its first edition in 1980, the competition has been held in Odense every four years - plus an extraordinary edition in 1999 in New York City.The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities under 30 years of age