CONCOURS DE GENÈVE Geneva, Switzerland
WFIMC Founding Member
Founded in 1939, the Concours de Genève is one of the world’s leading international music competitions. It aims at discovering, promoting and supporting young talented artists, giving them the necessary tools to launch an international career. Concours de Genève’s disciplines rotate annually, and its list of laureates includes renowned figures such as Martha Argerich, Emmanuel Pahud and Sir Georg Solti. In addition to the official prizes, laureates benefit from a Career Development Programme, which includes concerts, international tours, workshops and personalized coaching. Geneva’s multi-disciplinary approach is one of its most distinctive assets.
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Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates
2026/ Conducting & Composition
Feb 12, 2026
Nov 13 - Nov 18, 2026
Total Prize Money
CHF 65.000
Other Awards
Concerts/Tours, Recordings, Marketing/ website, Artist, Management, Workshops/career support
Travel support
yes
Streaming
Youtube, Medici.tv, Amadeus.tv, Violin Channel, own website/other
Application System MUVAC Application fee CHF 100
Jury Composition Jury 2026: Unsuk Chin (Chair), Toshio Hosokawa, Magnus Lindberg, Augusta Read Thomas, Katharina Rosenberger Conducting Jury 2025/2026: Bertrand de Billy (Chair), Mark Stringer, Sonia Ben-Santamaria, Baldur Brönnimann, Martin Campbell-White, Unsuk Chin, Marzena Diakun, Rémi Durupt, Laurent Gay, Claire Levacher, Sarah Nemtanu, Eva Ollikainen, Peter Oundjian, Natalia Ponomarchuk, Frauke Roth, Arturo Tamayo, Wingsie Yip Artists Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, Ensemble Contrechamps
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