Applications Open to 2023 Zhuhai International Mozart Competition

This year's edition will be held from September 8 - 20 at the Zhuhai Huafa & CPAA Grand Theatre in China

Established in 2015, the Zhuhai International Mozart Competition is presented by the University of Mozarteum Salzburg and held for emerging violin and piano players.

Open to violinists under 23, the competition not only focuses on young musicians’ virtuosity but also attaches great importance to their understanding and interpretation of classical music style.

The following dates should be noted for the different age categories:

Ÿ   Group A: Born in 2011 and younger (12 years and under)

Ÿ   Group B: Born between 2007 and 2010 (13 – 16 years)

Ÿ   Group C: Born between 2000 and 2006 (17 – 23 years)

The first prize winner in Group A will receive $7,500, Group B's first prize equals $15,000, and Group C's first prize winner will take home $30,000.

The jury has yet to be announced and the competition's designated orchestra is the Salzburg Chamber Soloists, known for their specialization in Mozart’s works.

With an application deadline of May 7, candidates will be shortlisted through pre-screening of submitted recordings.

Former first prize winners of the competition include VC Artist María Dueñas, Ziyu He, Chloe Chua, Daniil Bulayev, Shihan Wang, Liu Yiming, Yuzhe Qiu, Jinan Woo, Lina Nakano, Simon Zhu, and Haruna Shinoyama.

To apply and learn more, click here.