THE COMPETITION

The triennial Singapore International Violin Competition was launched in June 2014 as a landmark cultural initiative for Singapore and beyond, and has since grown to become one of the most globally distinctive of its kind.

The competition serves to promote the continued growth and strength of classical music, as well as to provide a showcase for violinists from around the world against the backdrop of Singapore’s world-class performance venues, its national orchestra, and its internationally renowned music conservatory.

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to all violinists below the age of 30 (at the start of the competition year).

PRE-SELECTION ROUND

The competition will be preceded by a pre-selection round involving blind-listening of submitted recordings.

LIVE ROUNDS IN SINGAPORE

Four live rounds will be held in Singapore. Our substantial First Round will allow competitors to showcase different aspects of their playing through solo-violin as well as violin-and-piano works. Competitors who advance to the Semi-Final will present full recital programmes. Six finalists will then be chosen to perform in the chamber music Final, from which the top three will advance to perform concerti in the Grand Final.

All live rounds will be open to public (tickets will made available through SISTIC).

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PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS

Programme books from previous editions: