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Open in the appJoint final for the Composition and Conducting competitions: the three finalist conductors will each direct, by random draw, one of the three finalist symphonic orchestra works from the Composition Competition, performed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Final followed by… Joint final for the Composition and Conducting competitions: the three finalist conductors will each direct, by random draw, one of the three finalist symphonic orchestra works from the Composition Competition, performed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Final followed by the Composition prize-giving ceremony. THE GENEVA COMPETITION – INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION Founded in 1939, the Geneva Competition is among the most prestigious international music competitions. Its objective is to discover, promote and support young talent, providing them with the tools necessary to develop an international career. Each year, two disciplines are offered in alternation, including piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, cello, viola, string quartet, singing, percussion, conducting and composition. 80TH EDITION – CONDUCTING & COMPOSITION The Geneva Competition celebrates its 80th edition this year, with the return of the Conducting Competition, for the first time since 1994! The six semi-finalists selected after the first two rounds in 2025 will successively conduct the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Contrechamps and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande across three rounds. The three finalists will then have the opportunity to conduct the OSR in two finals at Victoria Hall, including one joint final with the Composition Competition. All rounds are open to the public and streamed live. They will be presented by journalists Charlotte Gardner and Antoine Pecqueur.