The Ludwig van Beethoven Institute for Piano in Music Education at the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has opened the call for entries for the 7th Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition. Composers are invited to submit works that combine artistic excellence with pedagogical relevance, offering young pianists creative access to the music … Read more
The Contrapuncta association is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 International Composition Competition, dedicated to promoting musical creation. This edition is open to all, without nationality restrictions, for works for solo piano lasting between 6 and 12 minutes. Please note that submitted works must not have been commercially published or distributed previously. Six selected pieces by a professional jury will … Read more
New compositions for mixed ensemble of Piano Duo with String Quartet (two pianos or piano, four hands with two violins, one viola, one violoncello) are being sought, organised by the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz. The primary aim of this competition is to encourage the creation of new chamber music works. The winning composition will be … Read more
11. května 2026, 10:00, HAMU – Sál Bohuslava Martinů, Praha Mezinárodní hudební soutěž Pražské jaro, kategorie klavír, II. kolo Kryštof Mařatka: Afro pour piano (světová premiéra) v podání 12 semi-finalistů
10. května 2026, 10:00, HAMU – Sál Bohuslava Martinů, Praha Mezinárodní hudební soutěž Pražské jaro, kategorie flétna, II. kolo Petr Popelka: Tance a píseň noci pro flétnu a klavír (světová premiéra) v podání 12 semi-finalistů
Don’t miss your chance to take part in this internationally acclaimed festival. For details of eligibility, submission and timeline, please visit IC2026 website at https://ic.hkust.edu.hk/2026/call-scores. Composers Meet Performers in Hong Kong (IC) returns for another innovative season from June 2 to June 10, 2026. This year, it is presented in partnership with Accademia Stauffer (The … Read more
In cooperation with Universal Edition, Vienna, the Association of Friends of the Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra (FBS e.V.) announces the ninth edition of its competition for composers of symphonic music. The competition is international and open to all age groups. Participants – apply by sending an e-mail to with name, first name and contact details. … Read more
Composers of any nationality and without age limit are invited to submit compositions (duration max. 10 minutes) for saxophone, marimba, accordion and electronics. The international artists Michael Krenn, Rupert Struber, Alexander Bauer and Michael Schwarzenbacher will present the award-winning works in a world premiere on July 11th 2026 at the Musikforum Klagenfurt. In addition, the works … Read more
2. Mezinárodní soutěž ve sborové kompozici má nový termín pro zasílání skladeb: 25. listopadu 2025. Děkujeme za pochopení a těšíme se na zaslání Vaší práce do uvedeného data. Pravidla pro Mezinárodní sborovou soutěž v Preveze 2026 jsou již k dispozici. www.armoniachoir.org
Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music in Wrocław announces a competition for a musical project related to the theme of the 60th International Festival Wratislavia Cantans Festival – Paradise Lost [?] The competition is open to chamber music ensembles consisting of three to eight members, whose average age is no more than thirty-two years, and the oldest … Read more
