The Geneva International Music Competition turns 75
The Geneva International Music Competition celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking three quarters of a century of musical discovery and support for young talent. Dedicated this year to the piano and flute, it will welcome some one hundred candidates from around the world for 3 weeks of competition, from November 16 to December 5.
Founded in 1939, the Geneva International Music Competition is one of the most important international music competitions in the world. Its aim is to discover, promote and support young talent, giving them the tools they need to develop an international career.
Piano & flute competition 2014
The 2014 edition will take place from November 16 to December 5, and will feature piano and flute, two disciplines for which Geneva is an international benchmark. Nearly 100 young pianists and flautists from all over the world, selected from 304 registered candidates, will compete in Geneva for three weeks. Aged between 16 and 29, they come from 19 different countries.
The Jury is made up of leading musical figures, and will be presided over by Pascal Rogé (France) for piano and Emily Beynon (Great Britain) for flute. The competitions are open to the public and will take place from November 17 to December 2 at the Geneva Conservatory (Recital I & II, Semi-Final), at the Studio Ansermet (Recital II, Semi-Final) and at the Victoria Hall (Finals). The Flute Final will take place on Monday December 1 with the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, and the Piano Final on Tuesday December 2 with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande.
Special "Anniversary" event
A special "75 Years" evening will open the festivities on Sunday November 16 at Genev'Art Space. The program includes a vernissage, photographic exhibition, video projections, concert and other activities. Admission is free from 6:00 pm.
Educational activities
As every year, the Geneva Competition offers a series of educational activities around the competition. The Prix Jeune Public, organized in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières, will involve local schoolchildren, giving them the opportunity to form their own judgement in the context of an international music competition. In addition, three days of public masterclasses will be offered at the end of the competition, in collaboration with the Hautes Ecoles de Musique de Genève and Lausanne. This year, they will be given by Pascal Rogé, president of the piano jury. The masterclasses will conclude with a concert on Friday, December 5 at 6.30pm.
More info: www.concoursgeneve.ch
