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Chicago Violin Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2026
- Dates
- Competition date 22 November 2026 (per prize page)
- Location
- Online
- Fee
- USD 225 (Young Artist)
Source: chicagoviolincompetition.org
Overview
International violin competition with a Young Artist (7-17) and a Senior Artist (18-28) division, held entirely online by video submission. Open to violinists from around the world; past first-prize winners may not re-enter.
- Organiser
- Chicago Violin Competition
- Instruments
- Violin
- Category
- Solo violin
- Age limits
- Young Artist 7-17; Senior Artist 18-28 (age on competition date, no exceptions)
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online entry form and fee; entry fee USD 225 (Young Artist)
Rounds & time limits
- Preliminary round: two videos (concerto movement + showpiece)
- Final round: advancing performances published on YouTube
Repertoire
Young Artist: one first movement of a listed concerto (Barber, Bartok 1, Bruch 1, Khachaturian, Mozart 5, Prokofiev 2, Vieuxtemps 5, Wieniawski 2) plus one solo/showpiece from a listed set (e.g. Bach E major Preludio, Bazzini, Sarasate Zapateado, Paganini-Kreisler La Campanella); no substitutions.
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Young Artist: 1st USD 3,000; 2nd USD 1,500; 3rd USD 750 (per Young Artist page)
- Senior Artist: 1st USD 3,000; 2nd USD 2,000; 3rd USD 1,000 (per prize page)
Past editions
To protect minors, we do not show the names of winners in categories open to under-18s. Category, age range and prize are always shown.
- 2024 — Online sourceYoung Artist · ages 7–17
- 1st prize — name not shown (category open to under-18s)
Senior Artist · ages 18–28- 1st prize — Audrey Park
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source