Tibor Varga International Violin Competition
Overview
Intro
From 23 to 31 August 2027, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition returns to Sion to showcase the great talents of tomorrow.
From 23 to 31 August 2027, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition returns to Sion to showcase the great talents of tomorrow. Founded in 1967, this renowned competition for emerging violinists brings together 24 young virtuosos eager to challenge themselves, share their passion and take important steps towards an international career. For the first time, the Competition will take place just before the Sion Festival.Over three rounds, the field of 24 candidates will narrow to 12, then 5, before the 3 remaining finalists perform with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, conducted by Sergei Krylov. During the chamber music round, the candidates will be joined by two outstanding musicians: cellist Ettore Pagano and pianist Philippe Cassard. Nine days of virtuosity, suspense and unforgettable musical moments await the audience!Chaired by Pierre Amoyal, the international jury will also include Xavier Delette, Silvia Marcovici, Valeriy Sokolov, Akiko Tatsumi, Pavel Vernikov and Xiaoming Wang. Six prizes worth a total of CHF 40,000 will be awarded, alongside distinctions presented by the audience and the Youth Jury. Continuing its commitment to contemporary music, the Competition will also feature the premiere of a new work for solo violin, specially commissioned from Swiss composer Helena Winkelmann.
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Ville de Sion Rue du Rawil 47 1950 Sitten Switzerland |
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| Event Homepage | https://agenda.culturevalais.ch/fr/en/event/show/45506 |
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Event dates
- 23 August 2027
- 24 August 2027
- 25 August 2027
- 26 August 2027
- 27 August 2027
- 28 August 2027
- 29 August 2027
- 30 August 2027
- 31 August 2027