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International Composition Competition for Young Audiences
Overview
Composition competition for new orchestral works for children and teenagers, run by the Orchestre Victor Hugo with a network of European partner orchestras and opera houses. Open to composers aged 18 and over; 2nd edition in 2026.
- Organiser
- Orchestre Victor Hugo (Besançon) with Opéra de Dijon and 12 European orchestras and opera houses
- Instruments
- Composition
- Category
- Chamber & solo composition
- Age limits
- 18 and older
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online via the competition page linked from the partner announcement.
Rounds & time limits
Not published on the official pages we could check.Repertoire
Original work for young audiences (children and teenagers).
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Grand Prix (performance by partner orchestras)
Past editions
- 2024 — Besançon source
Grand Prix: Haru Shionoya - Momo, the Peach Child
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source