Competitions

International conducting competition promoting diversity and excellence in orchestral conducting. Semi-finalists rehearse and perform with…

The Queen Elisabeth Composition Competition seeks new orchestral works of 12-18 minutes. Finalists' works are premiered by the Brussels Phi…

The Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition is the largest chamber music competition in the United States. Open to ensembles of 3-6 mus…

The Geneva International Music Competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious music competitions in the world. The cello edition fea…

The ARD International Music Competition is one of the most important competitions in the world. The organ edition takes place in Munich's h…

The Carl Nielsen International Flute Competition is one of the most important competitions for flutists worldwide. Held every three years i…

The Premio Paganini is an international violin competition in Genoa, Italy, honoring the legacy of Niccolò Paganini. The winner performs on…

The Primrose International Viola Competition is the premier international competition for violists. Named after the legendary violist Willi…

The Leeds International Piano Competition is one of the world's great piano events. Competitors perform a varied program spanning from Bach…

The Cliburn Competition is among the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. Held every four years, competitors perform solo reci…

The International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition is a leading competition for trumpet players. Preliminary recordings are reviewed by a dis…

The Carl Nielsen International Clarinet Competition is held every three years in Odense, Denmark. The competition features the Nielsen Clar…