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.
concoursgeneve.ch
2025/ Viola & Conducting (part 1) 2026/ Conducting (part 2) & Composition
Application Due: Apr 10, 2025 Competition Dates: Oct 31 - Nov 12, 2025
Total Prize Money: CHF 60.000 Other Awards: Concerts/ Tours, Marketing/ website, Artist Management, Workshops/ career support Travel support: yes Streaming: Youtube, Medici.tv, Amadeus.tv, Violin
Channel, own website/ other Application System: MUVAC
Jury Viola Jury 2025
Tabea Zimmermann (Chair), Tomoko Akasaka, Ettore Causa, Hsin-Yun Huang, Cynthia Phelps, Jean Sulem, German Tcakulov Conducting Jury to be announced
Artists Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, Orchestre de la HEM
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
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