The competiton can be entered by ensembles of 3 or 4 musicians in the following complements:
 

  • Stringentrio: violin - viola - cello
  • Stringquartet: violin (1 and 2) - viola - cello
  • Pianotrio: violin - cello - piano
  • Pianoquartet: violin - viola - cello - piano

The total age for a trio may not exceed 81 years (individually maximum 29 years) and for a quartet it may not exceed 108 years (individually 29 years).

Both categories will complete a fist and a second round, after which 2 ensembles of each category will qualify for the finals.


During the first an d second round as well as during the finals the programme will be chosen by the jury. During the second round only contemporary music will be played.

PLEASE CHECK THE RULES FOR THE DETAILLED INFO.

The entrance fee will be € 80,- per ensemble. The sleep-over will be € 25 per person per night (including breakfast).

Deadline of application: 1 February 2012