Geneva - Concours de Genève - International Music Competition

Founded in 1939, the Concours de Genève is one of the world's leading international music competitions. Its mission is to discover, promote and support young talented artists, providing them with the necessary tools to launch an international career. Within the world of international music competitions, a multi-disciplinary approach is rare and represents one of the Concours de Genève's most distinctive assets. Since its creation in 1939, 26 disciplines have been presented: instrumental, vocal, ensemble music or conducting.

Agenda

November 13 –18 2026

Composition, Conducting Part II

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October 25 –November 17 2027

2027/ Baroque Violin and Piano

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Deadlines

March 23 2027

2027/ Baroque Violin and Piano

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Today, the Competition alternates between eight main disciplines: piano, flute, clarinet, cello, viola, string quartet, voice and percussion. Every second year, it offers the Composition Competition. The list of Concours de Genève prize-winners is a rollcall of many of the greatest musicians including Martha Argerich, Arturo Benedetti-Michelangeli, Victoria De Los Angeles, Alan Gilbert, Nelson Goerner, Friedrich Gulda, Heinz Holliger, Nobuko Imai, Quatuor Melos, Emmanuel Pahud, Maurizio Pollini, Georg Solti, José Van Dam, Christian Zacharias, Tabea Zimmermann – and many more. Concours de Genève laureates are offered an ambitious career development programme, providing precious support and advice to help boost their careers. This includes management representation, two years of international concert tours with one winner given the opportunity to record an album, with orchestra, on the La Dolce Volta label.

Next competitions :
2026 - Conducting & Composition
2027 - Piano & Baroque Violin