Bin Huang
Main International Violin Competitions
(Updated 15 November 2012)
- Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of Belgium
- International Tchaikovsky Competition
- International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition
- International Violin Competition "Premio Paganini"
- Henry Wieniawski International Competition
- Jacques Thibaud International Violin Competition
- ARD International Music Competition
- International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
- The Prague Spring International Music Festival
- The Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover
- Montreal International Musical Competition
- International Fritz Kreisler Violin Competition
- Johann Sebastian Bach Competition
- Carl Flesch International Violin Competition
- Leopold Mozart International Violin Competition
- Szigeti International Violin Competition
- George Enescu International Competition
- Sarasate International Violin Competition
- Ludwig Spohr International Violin Competition
- Michael Hill International Violin Competition
- Alberto Curci International Violin Competition
- The Menuhin Competition
- Lipinski and Wieniawski International Competition for Young Violinists
- Carl Nielsen International ViolinCompetition
- The International Violin Competition "Rodolfo Lipizer Prize"
- Sendai International Music Competition
- International Violin Competition "Citt¨¤ di Brescia"
- Seoul International Music Competition
Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of Belgium
The Queen Elisabeth Competition is open to musicians who have already completed their training and who are ready to launch their international careers. The competition covers the following musical disciplines: piano, voice, violin and composition. The performance sessions take place in turn every 3 years and the competition for composers every year in Brussels, Belgium. The winning works of the composer's competition are given as compulsory works during the piano and violin sessions. The last violin competition was held from 30 April to 26 May 2012 and Mr. Andrey Baranov, born in 1986, from Russia won the First Prize. The nest Competition for Violin will be held in 2015.
Official Website: http://www.cmireb.be/en/
International Tchaikovsky Competition
The International Tchaikovsky Competition is one of the most prestigious music competitions in the world. Named after Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, it has been held in Moscow every four years since 1958. The 14th Competition was held from 14 June to 1 July, 2011. Twenty seven contestants from 14 countries and districts admmitted the competition and the first prize and gold medal was not assigned. The Russian violinist Sergey Dogadin won the Second Prize and Silver Medal. The next one will be held in June 2015.
Official Website: http://www.tchaikovsky-competition.com/
Other Links:
http://www.answers.com/topic/international-tchaikovsky-competition
International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition
The International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, named after Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, is a competition for violinists up to age 30. It has been held every five years since 1965 in the capital city of Finland, Helsinki. The competition is arranged by The Sibelius Society of Finland. The last (10th) competition was from November 21 to December 2, 2010 and Mr. Nikita BORISO-GLEBSKY from Russia/Belgium won the First Prize. The next competition will be held in 2015.
Official Website: http://www2.siba.fi/sibeliuscompetition/eng/schedule.html
Other Links: http://www.answers.com/topic/international-jean-sibelius-violin-competition
International Violin Competition "Premio Paganini"
The Paganini International Violin Competition was founded in 1954 with the goal of creating a violin competition with an international scope. It has quickly established itself as one of the most important violin competitions in the world. In 2004, on the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Paganini Competition, the City of Genoa approved the resolution on the Competition becoming biennial (it had been an annual event until 2002) in order to fortify the event and give it even greater significance in the world of violin competition. The last (53rd) competition was held from 15 to 26 September 2010. No first Prize was assigned. 21 year old Ms. Dami Kim from South Korea won the 2nd Prize.. The next (54th) Competition planned to be held from 15 to 30 September 2012 has been postponed to 2013.
Official Website: http://www.carlofelice.it
Henry Wieniawski International Competition
The Henryk Wieniawski Music Society initiated this competition in 1935 in Warsaw and held every five years thereafter. The competition was moved to Pozna¨½. in 1952. First prize winners included David Ojstrach (Former Soviet Union) and Ginette Neveu (France). The last (14th) competition has been conducted from 8 to 23 October 2011. Ms. So-Young Yoon, 27, from South Korea won the first prize. The next Competition will be held in 2016.
Official Website: http://www.wieniawski.com.pl/
Jacques Thibaud International Violin Competition
The Competition founded by Marguerite Long and Jacques Thibaud in 1943. Since then it has become one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. It takes once every 3 years in Paris, France. The last Competition was held 5~15 November 2010. The 25 year old French violinist, Ms. Solenne Paidassi, won the First Prize. The next edition will be held in November 2013.
Official Website:
http://www.concours-long-thibaud.org/en-gb/home.html
The ARD International Music Competition
The ARD International Music Competition is the biggest international competition in Germany for classical music. It takes place once each year in Munich, Germany. The first ARD International Music Competition took place in 1952. One of the uniquenesses of the competition is that the categories alter from year to year to include, solo instruments, as well as voice and chamber ensembles. The violin competitions were included in 18 times. The last violin competition was completed on September 18, 2009. The first prize went to the only 17-year old Korean musician Hyeyoon Park. The next violin competition will be held from September 2 to 20, 2013.
Official Website:
http://www.br.de/radio/br-klassik-english/ard-music-competition/index.htmll
The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI)
The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis was founded in 1982 under the artistic leadership of Josef Gingold to discover major violin talent and nurture those identified. Every four years since then, musicians and music lovers from all parts of the globe have focused their attention on "The Indianapolis." It has quickly established itself as one of the most respected music competitions in the world. The last competition has been held from 10 to 26 September 2010. 23 year old Ms. Clara-Jumi Kang from Germany/South Korea won the First Prize and Gold Medal. The next competition will be held in September 2014.
Official Website: http://www.violin.org/
The Prague Spring International Music Festival
The Prague Spring International Music Festival is a permanent showcase for outstanding performing artists, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles of the world. The first festival was held in 1946. The Prague Spring Competition was established just one year after the festival itself, and is held each year in various instrumental sections. Violin competitions were held in 1947, 49, 56, 64, 72, 76, 87, 92, 97 and 2003. The last violin competition was held at the 65th Festival May 7-15, 2010. Ms Marianna Vasiliyeva from Russia won the First Prize. The Festival will not arrange violin competition until 2014.
Official Website: http://www.festival.cz/en
The Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover
The Competition, dedicated to Joseph Joachim, was presented for the first time in 1991. Since then, It has been held once every 3 years and has grown to become a comprehensive music program for both competitors and audiences. Its aim is to encourage young musicians on their paths to international careers and to confirm the tradition of classical music, its educational merits and the value of its presence in our lives. The last competition was organized from 13 September to 13 October 2012. Ms. Alexandra Conunova-Dumortier from Moldova and Ms. Dami Kim from South Korea shared the First Prize. The next competition will be held in 2015.
Official Website: http://www.jjv-hannover.de
The Montreal International Musical Competition
The Montreal International Musical Competition (MIMC) was founded in 2002. The Competition aims to discover, reward and assist young singers, violinists and pianists who distinguish themselves through the mastery of their art. The Violin Competition takes place once in 3 or 4 years. The first edition was held in 2003 and the First Prize winner was Mr. Yossif Ivanov from Belgium. The last (3rd) Competition was held from May 24 to June 4, 2010. Mr. Benjamin Beilman from the United States won the First Prize
Official Website:
http://www.concoursmontreal.ca/permanent/en/index.asp#
The International Fritz Kreisler Violin Competition
The International Fritz Kreisler Violin Competition, the most important Austrian violin competition, started from 1979 and is dedicated to the memory of Fritz Kreisler, the most important Austrian violinist of the 20th century. The competition is organized in Vienna every 4 years in the second half of September. The last (7th) competition took place from September 13 to 21, 2010. The age limit was 30. Three Russian violinists won the First, Second and Third Prizes. They are 25 year old Mr. Nikita Borisoglebsky, 25 year old Ms. Ekaterina Frolova and 23 year old Mr. Aylen Pritchin. The next competition will be held in September, 2014.
Official Website: http://www.fritzkreisler.com
International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition
The Johann Sebastian Bach Competition is regarded as one of the major international competitions for young artists. The competition took place for the first time in 1950 and was held every four years from 1964 to 1996 with five subjects and is now held every two years with three changing subjects. It means that the violin competition is held once in at least 4 years. The age limit is between 16 and 32. The instruments can be either violin or baroque violin. It expects participants to be of a very high standard. They should have a confident stage manner and be experienced at performing the historical style required in the Competition program. Rehearsal for the Competition program should always take place using editions based on the original manuscript. The last violin competition took place from 7 to 17 July 2010, and Mr. Evgeny Sviridov from Russian won the First Prize.
Official Website: http://www.bach-leipzig.de/
Carl Flesch International Violin Competition
Dedicated to Carl Flesch, one of the greatest violin teachers in the history, who died in 1944, the first Carl Flesch Violin Competition was organized in 1945. In the late '60s the competition was substantially furthered and advanced to become worldwide one of the most important contests of its kind. The competition had been held annually from 1945 until 1966 and then took place biennially. After 1992, the City of London Festival unexpectedly decided not to continue with any of its competitions. The last (10th) Competition was decided to be held in Mosonmagyar¨®v¨¢r, Hungary 8-15 June, 2008, as part of The 43rd Budapest International Music Competition. Thirty eight violinists attended it and Mr. E KALLAI from Hungary won the First Prize. The next (11th) competition will be held in the Great Hall of the K¨¢roly Flesch Culture Center in Mosonmagyar¨®v¨¢r, Hungary (Erkel F. u. 14.) between 9 and 16 June 2013.
Official Website: http://filharmoniabp.hu/en/karoly_flesch_international_violin_competition_2013
Leopold Mozart International Violin Competition
Leopold Mozart International Violin Competition, dedicated to Mazart¡¯s father, Leopold Mozart, started its 1st competition in 1987. Since then the competition has been held once in every 4 or 3 years. The last competition was held from 13 to 24 May 2009. Ms Jehye LEE from Korea won the First Prize. The next (8th) competition will be held from 17 to 28 April 2013.
Official Website: http://www.leopold-mozart-competition.de/EN/index.htm
Szigeti International Violin Competition
In memory of Hungarian violinist Jozsef Szigeti, the competition is organized once every 5 years. The last one was held from 6 to 15 September 2012. The age limit was 32 and 88 contestants from 24 countries participated the Competition. Mr. Xiao WANG and Ms. Aleksandra KULS hared the First Prize. The next competition will be taking place in September 2017.
Official Website:http://www.filharmoniabp.hu/en/
George Enescu International Competition
Dedicated to Romanian violinist George Enescu, the competition is organized in Bucharest, Romania once every 2 years. The subjects include violin, piano and composition. The last violin competition was completed on September 10, 2011. The first prize was not assigned, the 2nd and 3rd Prize winners are Kayayzan Haik (Armenia/Russia) and Conunova Alexandra (Republic of Moldova), ex aequo. The next competition will be held from 1 to 11 September 2013.
Official Website: http://concurs.festivalenescu.ro/
Sarasate International Violin Competition
The Pablo Sarasate International Violin Competition is a program in honor of the great violinist from Pamplona, Spain. It has been held in Pamplona every 2 years. The last (11th) edition was held from 14 to 21 September 2011. The 26 year old violinist from Spain, Ms. Ana Maria Valderrama, won the First prize. The next (12th) competition will be postponed to be held in September 2014.
Official Website: http://www.cfnavarra.es/sarasate/
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition
The Competition takes place in New Zealand once every 2 years. The first edition was held in 2001. The aim of the Competition is to recognize and encourage excellence and musical artistry, to expand performance opportunities and to promote young (18 - 30 ) violinists from all over the world who are on the brink of launching their professional solo careers and are aspiring to establish themselves on the world stage. The 6th Competition took place 3-11 June 2011 and the 28 year old violinist, Mr. Sergey Malov, from Russia won the First Prize. The next Competition will be held in June 2013.
Official Website:
http://www.michaelhillinternationalviolincompetition.com/
Alberto Curci International Violin Competition
This competition was established according the suggestion of violinist, Alberto Curci (born in Naples, 1886¡ª1973). The First Competition was held in November 1967. Now it takes place in Naples, Italy biennially. The 15th edition was held from 30 October to 7 November 2008. Mr. Sergey Pospelov from Russia was the First Prize winner. The 16th competition has been re-arranged and will take place from 9 to 19, November 2011 but then suspended.
Official Website: http://www.fondazionecurci.it/concorso.php?LANG=en
The Menuhin Competition
The Menuhin Competition, founded by Yehudi Menuhin in England in 1983, is one of the few international violin competitions for young musicians under the age of 22. It is open to participants of all nationalities and comprises two age groups: Juniors (up to 15) and Seniors (up to 21). The last competition was held in Beijing, China from 6 to 15April 2012. Kenneth Arthur Renshaw (USA), 18 years, and Kevin Zhu (USA), 11 years, won the Senior First Prize and the Junior First Prize, respectively. The next competition is scheduled to take place at the University of Texas at Austin from 21 February to 2 March 2014. It will be the first time to organize the Competition in the USA.
Official Website: http://www.menuhincompetition.org/index.html
Lipinski and Wieniawski International Competition for Young Violinists
The International Competition for Young Violinists in Honour of Karol Lipinski and Henry Wieniawski is a regular event which is organized every three years. The Competition was divided into two age groups: the junior group (under 17) and the senior group (under 25). Five prizes are provided for each group. The last (12th) Competition was held from 14 to 22 September 2012 in Lublin, Poland. Ellinor D¡¯MELON MORAGUEZ from Jamaica and Yuna TOKI from Japan won the first prize of Junior Group and Senior Group, respectively. The next Competition will be held in September 2014.
Official Website: http://www.wieniawski.lublin.pl/?Competitions&For Violinists
Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition
One part of the Carl Nielsen International MusicCompetition, Denmark began from 1980 and have been held once every 4 years. The last (9th) Edition was held in Odense, Denmark May 30 - June 9, 2012 and 21 year old Ms. Olga Volkova from Russia won the First Prize. The next violin competition will be held in 2016.
Official Website:
http://nielsen.odensesymfoni.dk/
Lipizer International Violin Competition
The International Violin Competition ¡°Rodolfo Lipizer Prize¡± was created in 1985 dedicated to Italian violinist, Rodolfo Lipizer (16 January 1895 ¨C 8 June 1974, Gorizia). The competition has been held once every year in Gorizia, Italy in September. It became the member of The World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC). The 31st Competition was held from 7 to 16 September 2012. Mr. Ying FU from China won the First Prize. The 32nd Competition will be held in September 2013.
Official Website: http://www.lipizer.it
The Sendai International Music Competition
The Sendai International Music Competition (SIMC) started in 2001 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Sendai City. The competition, which is held every three years, aims to boost the careers of talented young musicians, and thereby contributing to the promotion of music and international cultural exchange. The SIMC consists of two sections, violin and piano, that have unique aspects focusing on concertos in the selection of its repertoire. It is member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions. The last (4th) Competition was held during 22 May ¨C 6 June 2010. 23 year old Ms. Clara-Jumi Kang from Germany/South Korea won the First Prize. The 5th Competition will be held from 25 May to 9 June 2013.
Official Website: http://www.simc.jp/
International Violin Competition "Citt¨¤ di Brescia"
International Violin Competition ¡°Citt¨¤ di Brescia¡± was created for memory of Italian violinist, Romano Romanini. Since the first edition of the competition in 1979, it has been held once every 2 or 3 years in the city of Brescia, Italy. The last (12th) edition was held from the 21 to 30 of October, 2010. 26 year old Japanese violinist Mr. Yusuke Hayashi won the First Prize. The 13th edition will take place October, 2013.
Official Website: http://www.concorsoviolinobrescia.org/
Seoul International Music Competition
Seoul International Music Competition was established by the Dong-A Ilbo (East Asia Daily) with the aim of promoting cultural exchanges among nations through music, and supporting talented young musicians from all over the world. The Competition will be held annually in Seoul, South Korea for the categories of piano, violin and voice, one category for each competition. The first competition in 1996 and the second in 1997 were held in Seoul for the categories of piano and violin, respectively, under the title of "Dong-A International Music Competition". After ten years of absence, the 3rd competition will be resumed in Seoul for the vocal category under the new title of "Seoul International Music Competition". The last violin competition was completed on 29 April 2012. Ms. Mori Fumika, 18 years, form Japan won the First Prize. The next violin competition will be held in 2015.
Official Website: http://www.seoulcompetition.com/re/2012/en_12_01.html
