Orchestral & Chamber Music
Competition.
Young musicians from around the world can join an online global orchestra competition provided by Vienna International Cultural Platform (iKultur). Open to youth and children's orchestras, we welcome classical and modern music, offering expert feedback to school and community groups. The platform breaks down borders, letting young talents showcase their creativity and skills on a global stage.
Categories
Competition Unit:
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Primary school/organization of children aged under 12
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Secondary school/organization of youths aged 12-18
001
String Orchestra
Number of players: 12-30
Repertoire: one own-choice work
Time Limit: 15 minutes
002
String Chamber Ensemble
Number of players: 2-8
Repertoire: one own-choice work
Time Limit: 8 minutes
003
Symphonic Band
Number of players: 12-30
Repertoire: one own-choice work
Time Limit: 15 minutes
004
Wind Chamber Ensemble
Number of players: 2-8
Repertoire: one own-choice work
Time Limit: 8 minutes
005
Symphony Orchestra
Number of players: 31-70
Repertoire: one own-choice work
Time Limit: 15 minutes
006
Chamber Orchestra
Number of players: 12-30
Repertoire: one own-choice work
Time Limit: 10 minutes
007
Chamber Ensemble
Number of players: 2-10
Repertoire: one own-choice work
Time Limit: 8 minutes
Any mix of orchestral instruments (strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp)
*Piano accompaniment(optional) is not counted towards the number of performers.
Details
Timeline
Deadline for work submission: 15 April 2026
Registration Period: 1 December 2025 to 15 March 2026
Marking Criteria
Performance Accuracy 20%
Fidelity to the score, including rhythmic precision and ensemble alignment.
Intonation 20%
Stability and accuracy of pitch across individual parts and the ensemble as a whole.
Ensemble Technique 20%
Tone color uniformity, dynamic layering, and balance between parts.
Musicality 20%
Grasp of the composer’s stylistic era, interpretive depth, phrasing, dynamic shaping, stylistic rendering, and emotional expression.
Overall Collaboration and Stage Presence 20%
Communication rapport, stage demeanor, and leadership from conductor or section leaders.
Awards
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Gold Award
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Silver Award
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Bronze Award
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Participant's Certificates
Awards are issued by
International Cultural Platform Vienna (iKultur)
Work Submission
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Log in to your user account (the account you created when you registered to the competition)
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Read carefully the instructions.
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Submit a hyperlink of the shared drive that contains the following:
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Performers' List (pdf/word, in English)
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Music Score copy (pdf)
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Performance Video (mp4, mov)
Registration Fee
HKD1280 for group of 31-70 players
HKD980 for group of 12-30 players
HKD680 for group of 2-10 players
Judges
Our judges are renowed musicians and experts who are active and successful in the music scene in Vienna. They are going to review your performance and give you insightful comments and advice!
Live Concert
in Hong Kong
Participating orchestras and ensembles will have the opportunity to showcase their music and talents at the live concert in July 2026 in Hong Kong. As a vibrant crossroads of cultures, Hong Kong serves as the perfect backdrop for diverse music styles, lively interactions between performers and audiences, and moments of artistic inspiration.
More to be announced soon.
