How can I participate in Menuhin Competition?
The Competition is open to violinists of any nationality under the age of 22. Junior entrants must be under 16 years of age and Senior entrants must be under 22 years of age on 24 May 2020 (that is everybody born after 24 May 1998). Violinists aged 15 on 14 May 2020 may also enter the Senior Section.
Where is the Menuhin Competition held?
The Menuhin Competition is traditionally invited by a host city or a host organisation and prior to the most recent editions it has been held in Cardiff (Wales), Oslo (Norway), Beijing (China) and Austin, TX (USA).
Where is the Menuhin Competition held 2021?
Richmond 2021
Prior to this the Competition took place in Austin, TX, USA (2014), Beijing, China (2012) and Oslo, Norway (2010). The Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021 will take place from May 14-23, 2021.
What is the most prestigious violin competition?
Those who win uphold the tradition of quality and excellence which has made the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis one of the most prestigious music competitions in the world.
What do you win at the Menuhin competition?
plus a 2-year loan of a golden period Stradivarius violin from the private collection of Jonathan Moulds CBE through the Beare’s International Violin Society and a bow made by Christophe Landon. plus a 2-year loan of a fine old violin from Christophe Landon Rare Violins, Inc.
How does the Menuhin competition work?
The competition is open to violinists of any nationality under the age of 22. The competitors are pre-selected by video recording and compete in three rounds during the actual competition. However, the competitors also play a virtuoso violin work of their own choice as part of the semi-finals.
Who won the Menuhin Competition 2021?
María Dueñas
18-year-old Spanish violinist María Dueñas takes top honours at the Menuhin Competition 2021. María Dueñas was named Senior 1st Prizewinner, and Keila Wakao awarded the Junior 1st Prize, as dozens of young players ‘rise to the challenges’ of a virtual competition.
What is the most prestigious piano competition?
the Chopin Piano Competition
Taking place every five years (six years this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the Chopin Piano Competition is considered to be the world’s most prestigious.
How often is the Menuhin Competition held?
every two years
A member of the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY), the Menuhin Competition runs every two years, each time in a different city with the support of local sponsors.
What does the winner of the Menuhin competition get?
The First Prize winner in the Senior category also receives a one-year loan of a “golden age” Stradivarius violin. The First Prize winner of the Junior category receives a one-year loan of a “fine old Italian violin”. The 2016 competition had 44 competitors—37 girls and seven boys.
What is the hardest violin competition?
Menuhin is the world’s toughest violin competition.
What violin does Chloe Chua play?
Chua has played on violins such as an 1884 Vincenzo Postiglioni loaned from Dr. Peter Chew and a one-year loan on a 1625 Amati violin from Florian Leonhard Fine Violins. She currently performs on a Peter Guarneri, Mantua 1729, on loan from the Rin Collection.
Why was Beijing chosen for the Menuhin Competition?
Yehudi Menuhin’s personal affinity and association with China and the Central Conservatory made Beijing an ideal location for this Competition. Beijing has some of China’s foremost orchestras and concert venues, and the Central Conservatory is one of China’s most eminent music education institutions.
Who are the artists in the Menuhin Competition?
Our competitors and guest artists will participate remotely in a unique online event which includes performances by artists including the Richmond Symphony, Sphinx Virtuosi, Mark and Maggie O’Connor, Chloe Chua and Christian Li.
When does the Menuhin Competition take place in Richmond?
The Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021 took place virtually from May 14-23, 2021. Please visit the website here for further information. Make sure that you sign up for our newsletter here to be kept up to date!
Is the Menuhin Competition the Olympics of the violin?
Dubbed ‘the Olympics of the Violin’, the Menuhin Competition is the world’s leading international competition for young violinists under the age of 22. Many of its prizewinners have gone on to successful international careers.