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Danish International Cello Competition

Sønderborg, Denmark

Next edition

Edition
2027
Dates
26 June - 3 July 2027
Location
Concert Hall Alsion, Sønderborg
Registration deadline
25 October 2026 (closed)
Fee
DKK 750

Source: dicc.dk

Overview

New international cello competition hosted by the Danish Philharmonic Orchestra at Concert Hall Alsion, Sønderborg, open to cellists of all nationalities up to age 30. First edition 2027; the next is planned for 2030.

Organiser
Danish Philharmonic Orchestra (Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester)
Instruments
Cello
Category
Solo cello
Age limits
Up to 30 on the first day of the competition (2027: born after 27 June 1996)

Rules & repertoire

Registration & fee

Online application with ID, professional information, video recordings and repertoire for all rounds; fee DKK 750.

Rounds & time limits

  • Video preselection
  • Four live rounds at Concert Hall Alsion

Repertoire

Not published on the official pages we could check.

Jury & prizes

Jury

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Prizes

  • Total cash prizes EUR 27,000
  • 1st prize: EUR 14,000, album release, multi-year mentorship, Larsen Strings Performing Artist
  • Free accommodation for all participants

Past editions

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Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source