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International Composition Competition for Youth Symphony Orchestra
Eurochestries International
August 30, 2026Worldwide / France
Live European premiere of the winning composition.
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Live European premiere of the winning composition.
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Open to composers worldwide, divided into 'Under 30' and '30+' age categories. Applicants must write youth-accessible orchestral works strictly focused on the theme of 'Water in All Its Forms'. Must balance complex contemporary aesthetic languages with the technical and physiological limitations of younger players.
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- Standard deadline
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€5,000 First Prize, €20,500 total pool
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€50 registration fee
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