The jury for this section was once again chaired by the renowned Polish composer and pianist Zygmunt Krauze. Joining him on the jury were well-known composers Tim Benjamin, Dan Dediu, Adrian Iorgulescu, Doina Rotaru, Pascal Dusapin, Outi Tarkiainen, Jennifer Higdon, Magnus Lindberg, Gerard McBurney, along with Elsa Vautrain, Artistic Director of Universal Music – Durand Salabert Eschig.
The jury awarded the following prizes:
**Chamber Music Prize:**
– Daniele Di Virgilio (b. 1990, Italy), for the work “SINE Me-moria”
**Symphonic Music Prize:**
– Voltz Alexander (b. 1999, Australia), for the work “DUNROSSIL ELMS”
**Originality Prize:**
– Santamaria Diego (b. 1993, Italy), for the work “THE STONE AND THE IVY”
The George Enescu International Competition, initiated in 1958, is one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the world, offering young musicians a platform for international recognition. Over the years, the competition has solidified Romania’s position on the global cultural stage, being the only competition in Romania affiliated with the World Federation of International Music Competitions and has discovered numerous talents who have become world-renowned artists. The 2024 edition promises to be exceptional, continuing the tradition of showcasing classical music talents.
Now in its 19th edition, the George Enescu International Competition brings together talented young musicians from around the world, thus celebrating the cultural legacy of the musician George Enescu.
Held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, the George Enescu International Competition, a cultural project funded by the Romanian Government through the Ministry of Culture and organized by ARTEXIM, will take place from August 31 to September 27, 2024, in Bucharest.
The George Enescu International Competition is an event held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania.
Cultural project funded by the Romanian Government through the Ministry of Culture.
Organizer: ARTEXIM
Co-organizer: ArtProduction Foundation
Co-producers: Romanian Broadcasting Society, Romanian Television Society, Bucharest City Hall – ARCUB
Main Partner: Rompetrol
Partners: Purcari, ONE, SANADOR, Mobexpert, Senia Music, La Mama, Althaus, RetuRo, Nazzuro Aqua, L’Or, Electrecord, Motivation Romania Foundation, Special Olympics Foundation, Climb Again
Institutional Partners: “George Enescu” Philharmonic, National University of Music Bucharest, Romanian Cultural Institute, National “George Enescu” Museum, National Art Center of the Romanian Youth, Italian Cultural Institute Bucharest, French Institute Bucharest, Arad Philharmonic, “Mihail Jora” Philharmonic of Bacău, “Lyra – George Cavadia” Philharmonic of Brăila, Transylvania State Philharmonic, Oltenia Philharmonic of Craiova, Moldova Philharmonic of Iași, Oradea State Philharmonic, Pitești Philharmonic, “Paul Constantinescu” Philharmonic of Ploiești, “Ion Dumitrescu” Philharmonic of Râmnicu Vâlcea, “Dinu Lipatti” State Philharmonic of Satu Mare, Banatul Philharmonic of Timișoara, “Teodor Costescu” Cultural Palace of Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romanian Chamber Orchestra, Dinu Lipatti National College of Arts Bucharest, “George Enescu” National College of Music
Legal Services Partner: Țuca Zbârcea & Associates
Mobility Partner: Blue
Supported by: Association of Romanian Luthiers, Paradigma Film, Bucharest Airports National Company, Casa de flori
Monitoring Partner: MediaTRUST