International Tchaikovsky Competition For Young Musicians
The International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians is the junior section of the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition. The competition is open to musicians under the age 17 in the area of piano, violin, and cello. The first, second, and third prize winners receive special recommendation from the Association of Tchaikovsky Competition Stars to advance to the senior section without the preliminary procedure.
The competition takes place in different countries each year, maximizing the opportunity to participate in the competition for talented young musicians of various geographic areas. The first competition was held in Moscow, Russia; the second competition took place in Sendai, Japan; the third in St. Petersburg, Russia; the fourth in Xiamen, China; the fifth in Kurashiki, Japan; the sixth was held in June, 2009, in Suwon, Korea.
The competition has proved to be an opportunity for young musicians to be exposed to sophisticated audiences, reputable musicians of the jury panel, and other young fellow musicians from around the world. On top of the monetary awards, the laureates are engaged in concert tours arranged by the organizing committee at the conclusion of the competition.
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