WFIMC 2026 YEARBOOK

INTERNATIONAL JEAN SIBELIUS VIOLIN COMPETITION Helsinki, Finland

WFIMC Member since 1969

Since its inception in 1965, the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition has established itself as one of the most prestigious music competitions in the world. All three rounds of the competition are open to the public. Finnish audiences are known for their appreciation of new music which shows on the competition’s obligatory repertoire. In the final round the participants play the Sibelius Violin Concerto as well as one of four pre-selected concertos composed between 1994–2015, together with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra or the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates

2030/ Violin

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Total Prize Money

EUR 100.000

Other Awards Travel support

Concerts/Tours, Workshops/career support

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Streaming

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Application System MUVAC Application fee EUR 100

Jury

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Artists

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

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