Mendelssohn Conducting Competition

12/12/2023

To be updated about the competition, please follow the website:

https://www.mendelssohncompetition.com/

16/10/2023

Deadline postponed!
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konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America
.global 한예종 Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester .management Only Stage

15/10/2023

Last chance to apply! Don't forget to choose your location for the elimatory phase...

www.mendelssohncompetition.com



Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

14/10/2023

Last days to apply! Grab the chance to win one of our coveted awards...

www.mendelssohncompetition.com



konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

13/10/2023

Last days to apply! Grab the chance to win one of our coveted awards...

www.mendelssohncompetition.com



Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

12/10/2023

Last days to apply! Grab the chance to win one of our coveted awards...

www.mendelssohncompetition.com



Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

11/10/2023

Last days to apply! Grab the chance to win one of our coveted awards...

www.mendelssohncompetition.com



Pražská konzervatoř
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

10/10/2023

Last week to apply! Grab the chance to win one of our coveted awards...

www.mendelssohncompetition.com



Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

09/10/2023

Last week to apply! Don't forget that the eliminatory phase will take place in three different venues around the globe!

www.mendelssohncompetition.com


Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

08/10/2023

Last week to apply! Grab the chance to win one of our coveted awards...

www.mendelssohncompetition.com



Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory
OPERA America global 한예종
Karlovarský symfonický orchestr
Pkf - Prague Philharmonia
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester management Only Stage

04/10/2023

The importance of a competition is measured by the career of its winners. Meet Marta Gardolinska, 3rd Prize winner in the Mendelssohn Conducting Competition 2016.

Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America .global 한예종 Karlovarský Symfonický Orchestr PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester .management Only Stage

Felix Mendelssohn International Conducting Competition is an event organized by Classics Management in cooperation with representatives of some of the most prestigious institutions in the field of classical music in Europe, United States of America and Asia.

03/10/2023

The importance of a competition is measured by the career of its winners. Meet Seitaro Ishikawa, 2nd Prize winner in the Mendelssohn Conducting Competition 2016.

Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America .global한예종 Karlovarský Symfonický Orchestr PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester .management Only Stage

02/10/2023

The importance of a competition is measured by the career of its winners. Meet Anton Shaburov, 1st Prize winner in the Mendelssohn Conducting Competition 2016.

konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America .global 한예종 Karlovarský Symfonický Orchestr PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester .management Only Stage

26/09/2023

Applications are open until October 15th: don't miss the opportunity to win a concert with Andrei Gavrilov and the PKF - Prague Philharmonia!



Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America .global 한예종 Karlovarský symfonický orchestr PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester

Felix Mendelssohn International Conducting Competition is an event organized by Classics Management in cooperation with representatives of some of the most prestigious institutions in the field of classical music in Europe, United States of America and Asia.

24/09/2023

Applications are open until October 15th: don't miss the opportunity to win a concert with the PKF - Prague Philharmonia at Smetana Hall!


management Only Stage Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory .global 한예종 Karlovarský Symfonický Orchestr Pkf - Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester Pkf - Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester @karlovyvarysymphonyorchestra

Felix Mendelssohn International Conducting Competition is an event organized by Classics Management in cooperation with representatives of some of the most prestigious institutions in the field of classical music in Europe, United States of America and Asia.

23/09/2023

Applications are open until October 15th: don't miss the opportunity to win 2 concerts with the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra!

Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America .global 한예종 Karlovarský symfonický orchestr PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester .management Only Stage

21/09/2023

Applications are open until October 15th: don't miss the opportunity to win an entire year of representation by OnlyStage Management London!

Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America 한예종 Karlovarský symfonický orchestr Pkf - Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester Only Stage .management .global

20/09/2023

Applications are open until October 15th: don't miss the opportunity to win a concert with the Sonderjyllands Symfoniorkester!

Pražská konzervatoř OPERA America 한예종 Karlovarský symfonický orchestr PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester Only Stage .global @onlystage.management

18/09/2023

Applications are open until October 15th: don't miss the opportunity to win a concert with the New European Strings Chamber Orchestra!


Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America 한예종 Karlovarský Symfonický Orchestr PKF—Prague Philharmonia Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester Only Stage

14/09/2023

The eliminatory phase is live for every participant: don't miss your opportunity! On November 2023, in Prague, New York or Seoul.

www.mendelssohncompetition.com


Only Stage Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester Pkf - Prague Philharmonia Karlovarský Symfonický Orchestr 한예종 OPERA America Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory

12/09/2023

The final will take place in the prestigious KSO Concert Hall in Karlovy Varyin in January 2024: apply now!

www.mendelssohncompetition.com

Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America 한예종 Karlovarský symfonický orchestr

09/09/2023

Eliminatory phase in 3 prestigious venues: apply now and choose between Prague, Seoul and New York!

www.mendelssohncompetition.com

Pražská konzervatoř - Prague Conservatory OPERA America .global 한예종 Karlovarský symfonický orchestr

Felix Mendelssohn International Conducting Competition is an event organized by Classics Management in cooperation with representatives of some of the most prestigious institutions in the field of classical music in Europe, United States of America and Asia.

26/08/2023

REGLEMENT
1. ALLGEMEINE INFORMATIONEN
1a. Der Wettbewerb steht Musikern jeder Nationalität, beiderlei Geschlechts und ohne
Altersbeschränkung offen;
1b. Der Wettbewerb gliedert sich in zwei Hauptphasen: ELIMINATIONSPHASE und
FINALPHASE;
1c. Alle Phasen des Wettbewerbs finden live vor der Jury statt;
1d. Die ELIMINATIONSPHASE wird im November 2023 an drei Orten stattfinden:
Prag, New York und Seoul, nach folgendem Zeitplan:
- PRAG
Termine: 2., 3., 4. und 5. November 2023
Ort: Prager Konservatorium, Palffy-Palast, Valdštejnská 14, Prag
- NEW YORK
Termine: 12., 13. und 14. November
Ort: National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY
- SEOUL
Termine: 3., 4., und 5. November 2023
Ort: Korea National University of Arts, 2374 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
1e. Die FINAPHASE findet vom 15. bis 18. Januar 2024 in Karlovy Vary (Bezirk Prag,
Tschechische Republik) statt;
1f. Um teilzunehmen, müssen die Kandidaten das Online-Bewerbungsformular auf der Website
ausfüllen und alle erforderlichen Unterlagen einsenden;
1g. Die Anmeldung ist vom 15. Juni 2023 bis zum 15. Oktober 2023, 00:00 UTC (Mitternacht),
möglich;
1h. Es gibt keine anderen Prüfungsmöglichkeiten um zur Finalrunde zugelassen zu werden, mit
Ausnahme der live Eliminationsrunde im November, die als einziger Test für den Zugang zur
Finalrunde im Januar gültig ist;

25/08/2023

INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES

1a. Le concours est ouvert aux hommes et aux femmes de toute nationalité sans limite d'âge.

Le concours est divisé en deux étapes principales : ÉLIMINATOIRE et FINALE ;

1c. Toutes les étapes du concours se dérouleront en direct, en présence du jury ;

1d. La PHASE ÉLIMINATOIRE se déroulera en novembre 2023 dans trois lieux différents : Prague, New York et Séoul, selon le calendrier suivant :



- PRAGUE

Dates : 3, 4, 5 novembre 2023

Lieu : Conservatoire de Prague, Palais Palffy, Valdštejnská 14, Prague



- NEW YORK

Dates : 12, 13, 14 novembre 2023

Lieu : National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY



- SÉOUL

Dates : 3, 4, 5 novembre 2023

Lieu : Université nationale des arts de Corée, 2374 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Séoul





1e. La PHASE FINALE se tiendra du 15 au 18 janvier 2024 à Karlovy Vary (district de Prague, République tchèque) ;

1f. Pour participer au concours, les candidats doivent remplir le formulaire d'inscription publié sur ce site internet et transmettre la documentation requise ;

1f. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes du 15 juin au 18 octobre 2023 à minuit UTC ;

1g. Il n'y a pas d'épreuve d’admission à la phase éliminatoire : l'audition en direct qui se tiendra en novembre est la seule épreuve qui permettra d’accéder à la phase finale du concours au mois de janvier;

24/08/2023

REGOLAMENTO

1. INFORMAZIONI GENERALI

1a. Il concorso è aperto a uomini e donne di qualsiasi nazionalità senza limiti di età.

Il concorso si articola in due fasi principali: ELIMINATORIA e FINALE;

1c. Tutte le fasi del concorso si terranno dal vivo alla presenza della giuria;

1d. La FASE ELIMINATORIA si terrà nel mese di novembre 2023 in tre differenti sedi: Praga, New York e Seoul, secondo il seguente calendario:

PRAGA

Date: 2, 3, 4, 5 novembre 2023

Sede: Conservatorio di Praga, Palazzo Palffy, Valdštejnská 14, Prague



NEW YORK

Date: 12, 13, 14 novembre 2023

Sede: National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY



SEOUL

Date: 3, 4, 5 novembre 2023

Sede: Korea National University of Arts, 2374 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul





1e. La FASE FINALE si terrà dal 15 al 18 gennaio 2024 a Karlovy Vary (distretto di Praga, Repubblica Ceca);

1f. Per prendere parte al concorso i candidati dovranno compilare la scheda di iscrizione su questo sito e inviare la documentazione richiesta;

1g. Le iscrizioni sono aperte dal 15 giugno al 18 ottobre 2023 alla mezzanotte UTC;

1h. Non c’è una prova per essere ammessi alla fase eliminatoria, l’audizione dal vivo che si terrà in novembre è l’unica prova valida per accedere alla fase finale del concorso in gennaio;

23/08/2023

RULES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1a. The competition is open to musicians of any nationality, of both sexes and without any age limit;
1b. The competition is structured in two main phases: ELIMINATORY
PHASE and FINAL PHASE;
1c. All the phases of the competition will be live in front of the jury;
1d. The ELIMINATORY PHASE will take place in November 2023, there will be three locations for this phase, Prague, New York and Seoul, according to the following schedule:

PRAGUE
Dates: November the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th 2023
Location: Prague Conservatory, Palffy Palace, Valdštejnská 14, Prague

NEW YORK
Dates: November the 12th, 13th, 14th
Location: National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY

SEOUL
Dates: November the 3rd, 4th and 5th 2023
Location: Korea National University of Arts, 2374 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

1e. The FINAL PHASE will take place from January the 15th until January the 18th 2024 in Karlovy Vary (Prague district, Czech Republic);
1f. In order to participate, the candidates have to fill the on-line application form on the website and send all the required documents;
1g. The application is open from June the 15th 2023 until October 15th 2023 at 00:00 utc (Midnight);
1h. There's no examinations to be admitted to the eliminatory phase, the live audition in November will be the only examination valid to access the final phase held in January 2024;

22/08/2023

1. INFORMACIÓN GENERAL

1a. El concurso está abierto a hombres y mujeres sin distinción de nacionalidad y sin límites de edad.

EL concurso se divide en dos fases principales: PRELIMINARES y FINAL;

1c. Todas las fases del concurso se llevarán a cabo en vivo en presencia del jurado;

1d. La FASE DE ELIMINACIÓN se llevará a cabo en noviembre de 2023 en tres ciudades diferentes: Praga, Nueva York y Seúl, de acuerdo con el siguiente calendario:

-PRAGA

Fechas: 3, 4, 5 de noviembre de 2023

Lugar: Conservatorio de Praga, Palacio Palffy, Valdštejnská 14, Praga



-NUEVA YORK

Fechas: 12, 13, 14 de noviembre de 2023

Lugar: National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue, Nueva York, NY



-SEÚL

Fechas: 3, 4, 5 de noviembre de 2023

Lugar: Universidad Nacional de Artes de Corea, 2374 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seúl



1e. La FASE FINAL se llevará a cabo del 15 al 18 de enero de 2024 en Karlovy Vary (distrito de Praga, República Checa);

1f. Para participar en el concurso, los candidatos deben completar el formulario de inscripción online y enviar la documentación requerida;

1f. Las inscripciones están abiertas del 15 de junio al 18 de octubre de 2023 a la medianoche hora UTC;

1g. Para ser admitido en la fase de eliminación no habrá ninguna prueba.

La audición en vivo que se realizará en noviembre será la única prueba válida para acceder a la fase final de la competición en enero;

21/08/2023

SPECIAL PRIZE

1 concert with Orchestra Now New York

Newyork City Bard College

20/08/2023

SPECIAL PRIZE

1 concert with Beethoven Orchester Bonn

19/08/2023

PRIZES

1 concert with PKF — Prague Philharmonia at Smetana Hall, Prague with the soloist Andrei Gavrilov

—Prague Philharmonia

18/08/2023

PRIZES

1 year of representation by OnlyStage Management London

Only Stage Olga Introzzi Susanna Stefani Caetani

17/08/2023

PRIZES

1 concert with Sonderjyllands Symfoniorkester, Sønder1 concert with Sonderjyllands Symfoniorkester, Sønder

Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester Jorma Panula

16/08/2023

PRIZES

1 concert with New European Strings Chamber Orchestra

15/08/2023

PRIZES

2 concerts with Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra

Karlovarský symfonický orchestr

14/08/2023

PRIZES

A concert with PKF - Prague Philharmonia at Smetana Hall with the soloist Andrea Gavrilov

PKF—Prague Philharmonia .prague

12/08/2023

JURY

Dimitri Sitkovetsky, Conductor (President of the jury)

Dmitry Sitkovetsky Verbier Festival Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra Liszt Ferenc Kamarazenekar / Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Greensboro Symphony Orchestra

11/08/2023

JURY

Antonello Allemandi, Conductor

Antonello Allemandi Italian OPERA Workshop The Metropolitan Opera Wiener Staatsoper Semperoper Dresden

10/08/2023

JURY

Maria Badstue, Sonderjyllands Symfoniorkester

Maria Badstue, conductor

09/08/2023

JURY

Jehi Bahk, Violinist and Conductor, former associate concertmaster at Seoul Philharmonic

Jehi Bahk Philharmonic Seoul Philharmonia Corea PrimePhilharmonic PrimephilharmonicOrchestra Prime PhilharmonicOrchestra Universal Edition

08/08/2023

JURY

Tillman Botscher, Artistic Director of Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Beethoven Orchester Bonn Beethoven Orchester Bonn