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Nikolai Myaskovsky Competition of Young Composers
Next edition
- Edition
- 2026
- Dates
- 9 November - 2 December 2026
- Location
- Nikolai Myaskovsky Concert Hall, Moscow Conservatory
- Registration deadline
- 8 November 2026
- Fee
- RUB 3,000
Source: mosconsv.ru
Overview
Composition competition for young composers aged 16-36 run by the Moscow Conservatory; the 8th edition (2026) calls for a 7-10 minute piece for solo instrument and small string orchestra, with a public second round and final concert in the Myaskovsky Hall.
- Organiser
- Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory
- Instruments
- Composition
- Category
- Chamber & solo composition
- Age limits
- 16 to 36
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online application with score and parts in PDF identified by a password; fee RUB 3,000.
Rounds & time limits
- Round 1: anonymous score review (PDF)
- Round 2: public, 1 December 2026
- Final concert and awards: 2 December 2026
Repertoire
2026: work for solo piano, trumpet or flute with small string orchestra (4-4-3-2-1), 7-10 minutes.
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- 1st prize: RUB 80,000
- 2nd prize: RUB 60,000
- 3rd prize: RUB 40,000
Past editions
Not published on the official pages we could check.Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source