SENIOR ARTIST
The Senior Artist Division of the Chicago International Violin Competition is dedicated to nurturing and celebrating the musical talent of the highest level performers. Participants are able to showcase their skills through video performances submitted online. CVC provides a supportive and encouraging environment where violinists can gain valuable performance experience, receive constructive feedback from renowned judges, and be inspired by their peers on the world’s stage.
Info
Ages – 18-28yrs
Entry Fee – $250
Competition Date – Nov 17, 2024 (competition material)
Registration Deadline – Oct 31, 2024 (entry form & fee)
Awards
1st Prize – $3000
2nd Prize – $2000
3rd Prize – $1000
Chicago International Violin Competition – Senior Artist Division – submit two (2) Performance Videos – one (1) Concerto and one (1) Solo or Showpiece from the required repertoire list below. How to Submit CVC Material…
Repertoire 2024
CONCERTOS (pick one)
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Beethoven – Concerto,1st Movt
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Britten – Concerto, 2nd & 3rd Movt
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Korngold – Concerto, 1st Movt
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Shostakovich – Concerto #1, 3rd & 4th Movt
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Sibelius – Concerto, 1st Movt
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Stravinsky – Concerto, 3rd & 4th Movt
SOLO / SHOWPIECES (pick one)
- Bach – Sonata #3 C-Major, Fugue
- Ernst – The Last Rose of Summer
- Paganini Caprice #1
- Paganini Caprice #24
- Paganini – God Save the King
- Sarasate – Carmen Fantasy
- Wieniawski – Polonaise Brillante in D-Maj
*** No alternative or substitute pieces will be permitted ***
REGISTER
CVC RESULTS
Results are Announced on CVC’s Social Media 3-5 weeks after the Competition Date
CVC Results – Follow… Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
- Eligibility – Chicago International Violin Competition Senior Division contestants must be between ages 18-28 on the competition date, no exceptions. All previous contestants, outside of the 1st prize winner are eligible to compete
- No contestants will be enrolled in the competition before the registration fee is received. After registration, there are no refunds for cancellation or videos not submitted by the competition date
- CVC reserves the right to accept or deny any contestant’s material based on merit and eligibility. Contestants not meeting CVC performance standards will not advance beyond the preliminary round, and their performances will not be featured on the CVC YouTube channel or social media platforms
- All Performances can be viewed on CVC’s YouTube and Facebook Pages
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CVC reserves all rights for all Chicago Violin Competition produced and submitted media content