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International Dimitri Mitropoulos Competition for Conducting
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 27-30 March 2027
- Location
- Thessaloniki Concert Hall
- Registration deadline
- 18 January 2027
- Fee
- EUR 120
Source: mitropouloscompetition.gr
Overview
International conducting competition held in Thessaloniki with the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra; the 18th edition takes place 27-30 March 2027 at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. Twelve conductors are preselected from application material and work with TSSO ensembles and the full orchestra, ending in a public final concert. The orchestra musicians' vote counts as an additional jury vote.
- Organiser
- Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra (TSSO)
- Instruments
- Conducting
- Category
- Orchestral conducting
- Age limits
- Conductors born after 30 March 1992 (2027 edition)
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
- Apply by 18 January 2027. Any nationality, born after 30 March 1992. Upload ID/passport, recent photo, CV, proof of €120 bank transfer, email, mobile and video link. The rulebook treats qualifications and awards as optional supporting material, while the application page lists copies of degrees and/or awards in its checklist. Neither public list names a recommendation letter.
Rounds & time limits
Video screening · 10–15 min
- Submit a public or unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link, without editing or digital alteration. Show orchestral rehearsal and/or concert, preferably in two or more works. Up to twelve selected on 18 February; confirm by 28 February and arrive in Thessaloniki by 26 March.
Round 1 · 27–28 March · two 30-minute rehearsals
- Conduct jury-assigned works or excerpts with orchestra members: Stravinsky L’Histoire du Soldat, Soldier’s March, Devil’s Dance and Pastorale; and Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Sachs/Schoenberg 11-player arrangement. Up to eight advance.
Round 2 · 29 March morning · 20 min with full orchestra
- Prepare first movements of Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Op. 36 and Haydn Violin Concerto No. 1 in C. Jury assigns works or excerpts. Up to three advance.
Round 3 · 29–30 March · jury assignment and public concert
- Pool: first movements of Tchaikovsky Symphonies Nos. 4–6 or Dvořák Nos. 7–9, and second movement of Skalkottas Sinfonietta in B-flat AK 10. Jury assigns programme after Round 2. There is a 50-minute rehearsal on 29 March and a 50-minute dress rehearsal segment on 30 March, then public concert at 19:30.
Source: Official rules and full repertoire · Official online application
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Martyn Brabbins (Chairman)
- Daniel Geiss
- Miltos Logiadis
- Myron Michailides
- Michalis Economou
- Nayden Todorov
Prizes
- 1st: EUR 14,000
- 2nd: EUR 7,000
- 3rd: EUR 3,000
- 'Dimitris Dimitriadis' Award for the best Greek conductor: EUR 2,000
- Honorary award from the orchestra musicians' vote
Past editions
- 2024 — Thessaloniki source
Composition competition - 1st: Daniel (Jingyang) Cui (China); 2nd: Evripides Bekos (Greece); 3rd: Francesco Darmanin (Italy)
Summarised from official sources, last checked 14 Nov 2026. Main source