Tongyeong - ISANGYUN Competition
The ISANGYUN Competition is held in remembrance of renowned Korean composer Isang Yun (1917-1995), with the aim of supporting emerging international soloists and promoting cultural exchange among nations.
And the Competition is held every year alternately in three categories: Piano, Violin, Cello.
Deadlines
Agenda
This year's Violin edition will take place from November 2 to 10 in Tongyeong Concert Hall, South Korea. It's open to violinists of all nationalities, born between November 1, 1993, and October 31, 2009. Applications are to be received by July 31, 2024.
Applications are open at: www.isangyuncompetition.org
To support the young violinists who have great potential, the ISANGYUN Competition will cover the costs of round-trip airfare and accommodations fee for participants selected for the First Round.
We are looking forward to attending prominent young violinists from around the world!
SCHEDULE
July 31 Application Deadline
August 23 Notification of Acceptance
November 2 Registration & Drawing of lots
November 3-4 First Round
November 6-7 Second Round
November 9 Final Round with Orchestra & Awards Ceremony
November 10 Winners’ Concert
JURY
(to be announced)
PRIZES
First Prize KRW 30,000,000
Second Prize KRW 20,000,000
Third Prize KRW 10,000,000
Fourth Prize KRW 5,000,000
Isang Yun Special Prize KRW 5,000,000
Seong-Yawng Park Special Prize KRW 2,000,000
UNESCO City of Music Special Prize KRW 2,000,000
OPPORTUNITIES
The First Prize winner will be given an opportunity to perform at the 'Orchestra Festival' hosted by the Seoul Arts Center and ‘Music in PyeongChang’ hosted by Gangwon Art & Culture Foundation. Prize winners will be offered performances by Tongyeong International Music Foundation, Kumho Cultural Foundation, the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Gwangju Symphony Orchestra.
Contact
Eunjung Jang
38, Keunbalgae 1-gil
Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
53079
South Korea
