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Contrapuncta Composition Contest
Contrapuncta
June 30, 2026Bordeaux, France
Professional live performance of the work by a professional pianist at a dedicated recital. It offers significant prestige within the French contemporary music sector.
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Professional live performance of the work by a professional pianist at a dedicated recital. It offers significant prestige within the French contemporary music sector.
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Open to composers of any age or nationality. Submissions must be original, unreleased works for solo piano, lasting between six and twelve minutes. All musical scores must be submitted anonymously.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Not specified beyond date.
- Programme dates
- Not specified (performance of selected works).
- Duration
- 6-12 minutes (composition length)
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Jury prize of €1,000, Public prize of €500
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€35 per work
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