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80e Concours de Genève – Finale 2
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Open in the appDedicated to the grand symphonic repertoire, the second final brings together the three finalists conducting the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in works by Bartók, Mahler, Prokofiev, Strauss and Stravinsky. Final followed by the conducting prize ceremony. THE CONCOURS DE GENÈVE… Dedicated to the grand symphonic repertoire, the second final brings together the three finalists conducting the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in works by Bartók, Mahler, Prokofiev, Strauss and Stravinsky. Final followed by the conducting prize ceremony. THE CONCOURS DE GENÈVE – INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION Founded in 1939, the Concours de Genève is among the most important international music competitions. Its aim is to discover, promote and support young talent, giving them the tools needed to develop an international career. Each year, two disciplines are offered in rotation, including piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, cello, viola, string quartet, singing, percussion, orchestral conducting and composition. 80TH EDITION – ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING & COMPOSITION The Concours de Genève celebrates its 80th edition this year, with the return of the Orchestral Conducting Competition, for the first time since 1994! The six semi-finalists selected at the end of the first two rounds in 2025 will successively conduct the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, the Ensemble Contrechamps and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande across three rounds. The three finalists will then have the opportunity to conduct the OSR at two finals at Victoria Hall, including a 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.