Applications Open For 2025 “Victoria BCN” International Violin Competition

Open to violinists aged 12 to 25, the competition will be held in Barcelona from April 18–20, 2025

The annual “Victoria BCN” International Violin Competition is divided into three sections: the junior category (ages 12 to 16), advanced (ages 17 to 20), and the senior category (ages 21 to 25).

For its second edition, the competition will take place in the City of Barcelona at the Victoria Music Center Concert Hall during Easter Break from April 18–20, 2025. 

The jury will comprise Viktor Tretyakov (president), Natalia Likhopoi, and Laia Montserrat.

To apply, click here. The application deadline is February 12, 2025. 

First prize winners in each category will have the opportunity to play in a masterclass with Maxim Vengerov. Other prizes include solo recitals and solo performances with orchestra, plus several scholarships of over €6,000. All winners will also receive a diploma and trophy.

Recently, the second-prize winner of the 2024 competition, Simon Luethy, performed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Concerto No. 3., which was part of the performance opportunities awarded. He discusses his experience below:

Pre-selected participants will be announced on the competition’s website on February 19, 2025. Learn more here: