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CITTÀ DI CREMONA
COMPETITION

International Violin
Competition

June 3-9, 2024
Auditorium G. Arvedi, Cremona, Italy

“Città di Cremona” Competition enhances the most talented young violinists through a competition in the undisputed world capital of violin-making.
A prestigious award in which the centuries-old tradition of string instruments merges with the talent of tomorrow’s great musicians.

A new piece from Stefano Delle Donne

The new piece commissioned by the Competition organizers to composer Stefano Delle Donne

Inside
Riflessi in un specchio

Download it here
Prizes

Second place

€ 20.000,00

first place

€ 40.000,00

Third Place

€ 10.000,00

First Place

€ 40.000,00

Second Place

€ 20.000,00

Third place

€ 10.000,00

Location

AUDITORIUM
GIOVANNI ARVEDI

The final phase of the Competition takes place at G. Arvedi Auditorium, located inside the Violin Museum in Cremona.

The Auditorium is the result of a daring and modern project, representing a perfect synthesis of the excellence in constructing concert halls.It offers an immersive and all-encompassing experience, with a much higher intensity and quality than traditional concerts.

Timeline
1st APRIL 2024
APPLICATION

The deadline to submit your application and complete the uploading of all necessary materials. The applications received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

24th APRIL 2024
ADMITTED TO THE COMPETITION

The deadline by which the names of the musicians selected to participate in the subsequent phases of the Competition will be communicated.

6th – 9th JUNE
2024
Final

The days when the musicians will perform in Cremona in front of the Competition jury and the audience. The winners will be announced after all the performances. 

Competition Rules

All musicians who intend to participate in the Competition are invited to carefully read the rules and the application procedures.

Read the Competition rules →
Jury

President of the jury
Sergej Krylov

The effervescent musicality and astonishing virtuosity always at the service of expressiveness, intense lyricism, and the beauty of sound are just a few elements that have made Sergej Krylov one of the most renowned artists on the international scene.

In recent years, the virtuoso has been a guest of prestigious musical institutions, collaborating with orchestras such as La Scala Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, DSO Berlin, National Academy of Santa Cecilia, Philharmonic Orchestra of Radio France, Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte-Carlo, Russian National Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Budapest Festival Orchestra, and many others.

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FAQ
How can I submit my application?

You can sign up by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in the top right corner.

Where can I read the rules of the Competition?

You can read the rules in the specific section from the main menu of this website.

Read the rules of the Competition
Who is admitted to the Competition final?

All musicians who have passed the video selections will be admitted to the final phase of the Competition. Finalists will be notified from 15th march 2024

Is there a registration fee?

Yes, the registration fee is 150 euros and must be paid at the time of the application. It will not be possible to finalize the application without having paid the fee.

Where does the final phase take place?

The final phase of the Competition takes place in Cremona in Giovanni Arvedi Auditorium, located in the Violin Museum.

Which are the prizes for the winners?

The musicians ranking the first 3 positions will be awarded the following prizes:
First prize: € 40.000,00
Second prize: € 20.000,00
Third prize: € 10.000,00

Fondazione Museo del Violino
Antonio Stradivari
Cremona
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