International Salon Music Violin Competition “Violins&Soul”

21 Oct 2024 - 27 Jun 2025

AMADEUS Festival Vienna announces the second International Salon Music Violin Competition “Violins&Soul”, to give visibility, promote and support the BEST talented YOUNG MUSICIANS from all over the world. This competition also aims to, among other goals, encourage more young people to learn string instruments while continuing to support those who already play to reach greater heights through practice and performance. To bring to life again the charm of “Salon Violin Music”.

OPEN CALL: 18.10.2024 - 18.03.2025

The grand prize winner will receive €5,000, along with a two-year loan of the 1709 Antonio Stradivari violin from the Goh Family Collection.

The second prize offers €3,000, while the third prize includes €1,000. Additionally, a public prize of €500 will also be awarded.

+Info&Rules of entry: https://www.amadeusfestival.com/eng/violins-soul-competition

Closing date: 18 Mar 2025

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This competition appears to include an online round that charges over €35. musicalchairs is concerned that the fee for online judging must be commensurate with the value offered to applicants whether they are successful or unsuccessful. Please therefore study the guidelines for this competition carefully:

Is the Jury for the online round published and are they widely respected musicians?
Does each Jury member listen to the submissions in full?
Do applicants receive detailed and considered feedback about their complete performance/score from the Jury?

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