The Most Important in Brief

Within the world of international music competitions, a multi-disciplinary approach is rare and represents one of the Geneva's most distinctive assets. Since its creation in 1939, 26 disciplines have been presented: instrumental, vocal, ensemble music or conducting. Today, the Geneva Competition alternates between eight main disciplines: piano, flute, clarinet, cello, viola, string quartet, voice and percussion. Every second year, it offers a composition prize.

1. Purpose (SOGC)

   organiser annuellement un concours de musique pluridisciplinaire ouvert à tou·te·s les jeunes musicien·nes présentant les qualité musicales nécessaires et de récompenser les plus méritant·es afin de favoriser l'éclosion de leur talent et de faciliter le début de leur carrière professionnelle. (cf. statuts pour but complet).

2. The Most Important in Brief

   Within the world of international music competitions, a multi-disciplinary approach is rare and represents one of the Geneva's most distinctive assets. Since its creation in 1939, 26 disciplines have been presented: instrumental, vocal, ensemble music or conducting. Today, the Geneva Competition alternates between eight main disciplines: piano, flute, clarinet, cello, viola, string quartet, voice and percussion. Every second year, it offers a composition prize.

Area of Impact

• Switzerland