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Mieczysław Karłowicz International Composers' Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2026
- Dates
- Final 27 November 2026
- Location
- Szczecin
- Registration deadline
- 31 August 2026
- Fee
- None
Source: app.zaiks.org.pl
Overview
International composition competition for a new symphony orchestra work, organised by the Polish authors' society ZAiKS with the Szczecin Philharmonic. The 4th edition (2026) is open to composers of any age and nationality, free of charge; selected works are premiered in a final concert.
- Organiser
- Society of Authors ZAiKS with the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin
- Instruments
- Composition
- Category
- Chamber & solo composition
- Age limits
- No age or nationality limit
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online via karlowiczcompetition.pl: anonymous PDF score with code, registration form, short English bio; no fee.
Rounds & time limits
- Stage 1: anonymous score review
- Final: about five works premiered by the Karłowicz Philharmonic (cond. Szymon Bywalec), 27 November 2026
Repertoire
Unpublished, unperformed work for symphony orchestra, 9-12 minutes; no solo voices, tape or live electronics.
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- 1st prize: EUR 15,000
- 2nd prize: EUR 11,000
- 3rd prize: EUR 7,000
- Two honourable mentions: EUR 3,500 each
- Audience Award and Orchestra Award
Past editions
Not published on the official pages we could check.Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source