Presentation
The 2nd edition of Kreutzer International Music Competition will take place from 6th to 10th of August 2024 in Miry Concert Hall and Ghent Royal Conservatory, Belgium.
The competition is open to young violinists and string chamber music groups from all around the world.
There are 3 age categories in violin section and 2 age categories in chamber music section. 3 prizes will be awarded in each age category and will include cash, as well as instruments and music materials.
Prizes totaling 13.000 € will be awarded to the winners.
Categories
1) Solo violin:
Every participant must register at one of the following age categories.
Category A – Candidates of maximum 12 years old and less at the time of competition
Category B – Candidates of maximum 17 years old and less at the time of competition
Category C – Candidates of maximum 33 years old and less at the time of competition
The competitors may apply to a higher category if they wish.
2) Chamber music:
The chamber music groups consist of strings only or strings with piano. Every group must register at one of the following categories:
Category A – Each member of the group must be 18 years old or less at the time of competition
Category B – Each member of the group must be 19 years old or older at the time of competition (no age limit)
Prizes
There are 3 prizes for each category
1) Solo violin
Category A
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1st prize - bow in the value of 800 euros
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2nd prize - violin case value of 500 euros
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3rd prize - strings in the value of 300 euros
Category B
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1st prize - 800 euros
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2nd prize - 500 euros
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3rd prize - 300 euros
Category C
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1st prize - 1000 euros
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2nd prize - 700 euros
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3rd prize - 400 euros
Special prize among all the violin candidates - a violin worth 4000 €
2) Chamber music
Category A
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1st prize - 800 euros
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2nd prize - 500 euros
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3rd prize - 300 euros
Category B
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1st prize - 1000 euros
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2nd prize - 700 euros
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3rd prize - 400 euros