PRIZES

Money Prizes

The prize money of €7,000 total will be assigned to the first, second and third place. All prizes are paid in Euro through bank transfer immediately after the end of the competition. If bank charges are due, they will be borne by the account holder.

First Prize

€ 4.000

Paid immediately after the competition

Second Prize

€ 2.000

Paid immediately after the competition

Third Prize

€ 1.000

Paid immediately after the competition

Prize Concerts

The winner of the competition will receive the following concert engagements:

  • 3 concerts with Târgu Mureș State Philharmonic Orchestra (2027/2028 or 2028/2029 seasons)

  • 1 concert with Romanian State Opera Symphony Orchestra in Cluj-Napoca (2027/2028 or 2028/2029 seasons)

  • 1 concert with Arad Philharmonic Orchestra in Arad (2027/2028 or 2028/2029 seasons)

  • 1 concert with Munich Kammerphilharmonie dacapo

Special Prizes

The following special prizes are awarded to candidates who reached the Semifinal:

Best Under 25

€ 500

Conductors born after January 1, 2001, who reached the Semifinal. Includes the official plate of the competition.

Best Over 45

€ 500

Conductors born before January 1, 1981, who reached the Semifinal. Includes the official plate of the competition.

Best Female Conductor

€ 500

Best female conductor who reached the Semifinal, without age restrictions. Includes the official plate.

Orchestra Prize

Concert

A concert with the Târgu Mureș State Philharmonic Orchestra, chosen by the orchestra from those who reached the Semifinal.

Apply Before July 31, 2026

Open to musicians of any nationality or gender, with no age restrictions.

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