International LOUIS SPOHR Competition for Young Violinists
| Next competition: |
27.10.2010 - 07.11.2010 |
| Next deadline: | 15.07.2010 |
| Categories for the next competition: | Violin |
| City: | Weimar (Germany) |
| Age range: | 9-21 |
| Structure: | Three rounds |
| Cycle: | every three years |
| Categories: | Violin |
| Organiser: | Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar |
| Contact: | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Website: | http://www.hfm-weimar.de/spohr |
Rules: The competition is open to young violinists from all countries and is divided into three categories (I: up to 14 years, II: up to 17 years, III: up to 21 years).
Rules for 2010 will be be published on the competition website.
Prizes: Prizes for 2010 will be be published on the competition website.
Application: Application information will be published on the competition website.
Background: Founded at the LISZT SCHOOL of Music Weimar in 1995, the International LOUIS SPOHR Competition for Young Violinists has proved itself to be an effective instrument in support of exceptional talent. With a focus on up-and-coming talent up to 21 years of age, the competition offers the chance for young musicians to make an early impression on international juries. The competition is divided into three age categories and three elimination rounds; prizes with a total worth of 16,000 Euros are awarded to the best musicians. In addition, there are special prizes and related concert and broadcast opportunities.
The competition owes its name to the work of Louis Spohr (1784-1859): Through his work as concertmaster and conductor in Gotha, Erfurt and Nordhausen, Spohr contributed his own chapter to Thuringian music history. Not only was he one of the most important virtuosi of his era, but he was also a multifaceted teacher and progressive organiser of municipal music activities. Young violinists, through Louis Spohr’s example, are encouraged to discover the possibilities that stem from musical development.
Last updated: 30.11.09
