The International Anton Rubinstein Competition 2017 – VIOLIN JUNIOR

8. & 9. April 2017, Dusseldorf

The International Anton Rubinstein Competition 2017 – VIOLIN JUNIOR is open to all young violinists whose goal it is to become successful professional musicians, and who are between 8 and 15 years old.
The competition will take place on different days for two different age groups:
8 April 2017: 8-11 years old
9 April 2017: 12-15 years old

The International Anton Rubinstein Competition 2017 – VIOLIN JUNIOR offers young musicians a unique opportunity to test their abilities and level of musical development as young artists, meet and connect with other musicians, and last but not least, have the chance to win an array of prestigious prizes.

Venue: Internationale Musikakademie Anton Rubinstein, Flinger Str. 1, 20213 Düsseldorf

 Jury

Wonhee Bae
Alexander Prushinsky
Michael Blatow

 Competition awards

  • 1. Prize (Cat. A) - Violin ¾ from CARLO BERGONZI II , Cremona, loan for 1 year
  • 2. Prize (Cat. A) - Violin bow ¾ from LOUIS MORIZOT 1950, loan for 1 year
  • 3. Prize (Cat. A) - Violin bow JOHN DODD 1800, loan for 1 year
  • Award for the youngest participant
  • Award for the best interpetation of romantic concert
  • Award for the best interpetation of baroque sonata
  • 1. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin from BENINGO SACCANI, Mailand, loan for 1 year
  • 2. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin bow from KARL WILHELM KNOPF, loan for 1 year
  • 3. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin bow from Knopf Werkstatt, 1870, loan for 1 year
  • 4. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin bow from Knopf Werkstatt, 1860, loan for 1 year
  • Award for the best interpetation of Romanze from H. Wieniawski

 Winners

Sieun Moon, Südkorea

1. Prize (Cat. A) - Violin ¾ from CARLO BERGONZI II , Cremona, loan for 1 year

Amira Abouzahra, Deutschland

2. Prize (Cat. A) - Violin bow ¾ from LOUIS MORIZOT 1950, loan for 1 year

Sandra Hager, Österreich

3. Prize (Cat. A) - Violin bow JOHN DODD 1800, loan for 1 year

Mariam Abouzahra, Deutschland

Award for the youngest participant

Barbare Ana Roinishvili, Georgien

Award for the best interpetation of romantic concert

Naz Irem Türkmen, Türkei

Award for the best interpetation of baroque sonata

Tassilo Probst, Deutschland

1. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin from BENINGO SACCANI, Mailand, loan for 1 year

Laura Kukkonen, Finnland

2. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin bow from KARL WILHELM KNOPF, loan for 1 year

Aino Yamaguchi, Japan

3. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin bow from Knopf Werkstatt, 1870, loan for 1 year

Lora Markova, Bulgarien

4. Prize (Cat. B) - Violin bow from Knopf Werkstatt, 1860, loan for 1 year

Olga Tuichina, Weißrussland

Award for the best interpetation of Romanze from H. Wieniawski

 Participants - Final Round

  • Amira Abouzahra, Deutschland
  • Mariam Abouzahra, Deutschland
  • Alice Grouchman, Russland
  • Sandra Hager, Österreich
  • Raphael-Yujin Horn, Deutschland
  • Julia Jaworska, Polen
  • Elene Kheoshvili, Georgien
  • Alicja Kudlaty, Polen
  • Laura Kukkonen, Finnland
  • Lora Markova, Bulgarien
  • Sieun Moon, Südkorea
  • Eva Otto, Deutschland
  • Lera Poliakova, Weißrussland
  • Tassilo Probst, Deutschland
  • Barbare Ana Roinishvili, Georgien
  • Elisa Scudeller, Italien
  • Victoria Teo, Australien
  • Maximilian Terzyski, Deutschland
  • Eva Treshcheva, Russland
  • Olga Tuichina, Weißrussland
  • Naz Irem Türkmen, Türkei
  • Inga Wawrzynkowska, Polen
  • Aino Yamaguchi, Japan

 Participants - I. Round

  • Amira Abouzahra, Deutschland
  • Mariam Abouzahra, Deutschland
  • Alice Grouchman, Russland
  • Sandra Hager, Österreich
  • Raphael-Yujin Horn, Deutschland
  • Julia Jaworska, Polen
  • Elene Kheoshvili, Georgien
  • Alicja Kudlaty, Polen
  • Laura Kukkonen, Finnland
  • Lora Markova, Bulgarien
  • Sieun Moon, Südkorea
  • Eva Otto, Deutschland
  • Lera Poliakova, Weißrussland
  • Tassilo Probst, Deutschland
  • Barbare Ana Roinishvili, Georgien
  • Elisa Scudeller, Italien
  • Victoria Teo, Australien
  • Maximilian Terzyski, Deutschland
  • Eva Treshcheva, Russland
  • Olga Tuichina, Weißrussland
  • Naz Irem Türkmen, Türkei
  • Inga Wawrzynkowska, Polen
  • Aino Yamaguchi, Japan

 Conditions and FAQ

  1. The International Anton Rubinstein Competition 2017 – VIOLIN JUNIOR is organized by the International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein in Düsseldorf and will take place on the premises of the International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein in Düsseldorf, Germany on 8 – 9 April 2017.
  2. Violinists between the ages of 8 and 15 years old may take part in this competition.
  3. The competition will take place in one round in the International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein, from which the Jury will decide the winners.
  4. The competition is open to the public.
  5. In the case that there are too many applications, the International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein will use a lottery system to determine who is allowed to compete.
  6. The International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein will determine the order in which the competitors perform.
  7. The repertoire can be freely chosen by the candidate, but must be at least 15 minutes long for the age group 8-12 years and 20 minutes long for the age group 12-16 years.
  8. The jury has the right to interrupt any performance that exceeds the applicable time limit.
  9. The candidates are allowed to bring their own accompanists. However, if need be, and with prior arrangement, the International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein will also appoint a pianist for the competitors. The fee for the pianist is 75€, (to be paid with the registration fee), and includes a one-hour rehearsal and the competition performance.
  10. The final results will be announced at the end of each competition day. More specifically: 8-11 years: 8 April 2017 around 6 pm and 12-15 years: 9 April 2017 at the end of the competition time.
  11. All participants must be present when the competition results are announced.
  12. The workshop “Care of the Violin and Bow,” given by luthier Rodolfo Angilletta, is provided as a part of the competition. The Foundation and the Sponsors’ Association will only loan master bows to candidates, (as well as their legal guardians), who have completed this workshop.
  13. With their registration, participants authorize the organizer, i.e. the International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein, to use all photo, video and audio material of the competition at its discretion.
  14. The decision of the jury is final and incontestable.
  15. With his or her registration, the candidate and his or her legal guardian agree to the rules and regulations of the competition.
  16. Registration Deadline: 8 March 2017.
  17. Registration fee: 50 € until 25th March 2017 and 75 € thereafter.
  18. The registration fee is nonrefundable.