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Andrey Petrov Open Composers Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2026
- Dates
- Final 17-19 September 2026
- Location
- Saint Petersburg
- Registration deadline
- 31 May 2026 (timeline also says 15 June 2026)
- Fee
- None
Source: konkurspetrov.ru
Overview
Open composition competition named after Andrey Petrov, held for the 20th time in 2026, open to applicants regardless of education or residence and free of charge. Three categories (symphony orchestra, wind band, and a string-orchestra category for composers up to 25); finalists' works are performed in public concerts in St Petersburg.
- Organiser
- Foundation for the Preservation and Development of the Creative Heritage of Composer Andrey Petrov
- Instruments
- Composition
- Category
- Chamber & solo composition
- Age limits
- No limit for Symphonic Music and Wind Orchestra categories; Shore of Hope category up to 25
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online application; no fee.
Rounds & time limits
- Round 1: remote review
- Round 2: remote review (at least 4 finalists per category)
- Final: public concert auditions, 17-19 September 2026
Repertoire
Symphonic Music: symphony orchestra, 10-15 min; A New Perspective on the Wind Orchestra: wind band, 4-10 min; Shore of Hope: chamber string orchestra, 5-10 min.
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Symphonic Music: RUB 150,000
- Wind Orchestra: RUB 100,000
- Shore of Hope: RUB 100,000
Past editions
Not published on the official pages we could check.Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source