Bartók World Competition Budapest Composition 2026

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music – Budapest, Hungary
Deadline: 25 August 2026

Description

The international Bartók World Competition returns in 2026 with an edition dedicated to composition (string quartet).

Organised by the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, the competition invites composers under the age of 40 to submit original works that combine the tradition of the classical string quartet repertoire with contemporary expressiveness and technical refinement.

The awarded works will be premiered at the Gala Concert on 29 November 2026 in Solti Hall, Budapest.

Prizes: Total fund of €10,000
Application fee: €50 per composition
Deadline: 25 August 2026 (CET)

Scores must be submitted anonymously, under a pseudonym.

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