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Join Beethoven International Music Competition – apply online for global music contest

Join the Beethoven International Music Competition, an online global platform for musicians of all instruments, singers, composers, conductors, ensembles, choirs and orchestras. Open worldwide, all ages welcome.

Current Season
Application Deadline: 1st October 2025
Results Date:  21st October 2025

Featured Winners

Winner’s Words

Ümit Önder composition, winner in 2025 Season 3 Concerto Category, international music composition competition award

I am feeling a deep mix of joy and pride. This piece (Concerto for Solo Kemancha and String Orchestra) is not just a composition for me—it is the result of sounds that have been echoing in my mind for quite some time. My aim was to blend a classical orchestra with an Eastern instrument in a way that respects and preserves its unique character. I am genuinely happy that this approach has been recognized with such a meaningful award. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this process...

- Ümit Önder in 2025 Season 3 Concerto Category

Celebrating Excellence

Vasilije Hadžić violin, winner in 2024 Season 2 from Montenegro, international violin and music competition award
Gong Qian Yang composition, winner in 2025 Season 2 from USA, international music composition competition award

- Gong Qian Yang, Winner from 2025 Season 2 from USA

- Vasilije Hadžić, Winner in 2024 Season 2 from Montenegro

Panagiotis Fournarakis, winner in 2025 Season 2 from Greece, global classical music competition winner
Abigail Chen piano, winner in 2023 Season 1 from USA, international piano and music competition award

- Abigail Chen, Winner in 2023 Season 1 from USA

- Panagiotis Fournarakis, Winner in 2025 Season 2 from Greece

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