WFIMC 2026 YEARBOOK

EVGENY SVETLANOV INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING COMPETITION Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Established in 2007, the Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition is committed to selecting and supporting the most promising young conductors, offering them the opportunity to conduct world-renowned orchestras and benefit from exceptional artistic visibility. Previous editions have been held in Luxembourg, Montpellier, Paris (twice), and Monte-Carlo. International and itinerant by nature, the Competition reflects the global legacy left by Evgeny Svetlanov. Eighteen conductors are selected from over 350 applicants for each edition. Notably, more than 80% of participants go on to pursue distinguished international careers — affirming the Competition’s vital role in shaping the future of classical music.

Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates

2026/ Conducting

Apr 15, 2026

Sep 3 - Sep 6, 2026

Second next edition 2030/ Conducting Third next edition 2034/ Conducting

Total Prize Money

EUR 35.000

Other Awards Travel support

Concerts/Tours, Marketing/ website, Artist Management, Workshops/career support

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Streaming

Youtube, Medici.tv, own website/other

Application System OWN/OTHER Application fee EUR 250

Jury

Bertrand de Billy, Mauro Bucarelli, Christoph Ghristi, Matthias Goerne, Paul Hughes, Ion Marin, Matthias Naske, Deborah Polaski, Kazuki Yamada

Artists

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Antonino Abate, conductor

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