International career starter for classical musicians
Classicalia is run by a team of concert producers and festival organizers from around the globe. A competition from musicians for musicians, looking for young talent like YOU.
We're shining the spotlight on emerging classical instrumentalists, pianists, and singers from around the world.
Online classical music contest.
International online competition for piano, strings, winds, brass, and voice.
Take part for the chance of a lifetime: Record your video, apply online & compete at Classicalia. The winners will travel to Vienna and perform at the Wiener Konzerthaus with symphony orchestra in front of a live audience!
Step into the spotlight.
Video recorded for international broadcast. Global recognition awaits.
Classicalia - the classical music competiton has arrived, where the performances of outstanding classical talents are recognized and rewarded!
Why is Classicalia different from other competitions?
Classicalia Online Music Competition discovers outstanding new talents in classical music and brings them to the world. Classicalia was established in 2021, and the first season was a huge success: America’s public broadcaster PBS SoCal brought all of Classicalia's 2021/22 Semi-Finalists to Vienna, San Diego, and Toronto, and recorded their performances for broadcast later this year.
Winners of the 2022/23 competition will be flown to Vienna to perform with full orchestra, and will experience the thrill of televised exposure – a unique opportunity for international publicity.
Register for the music competition & save your spot now!
A classical music competition that stands out
A competition is only as good as the expertise and vision of its jury. Classicalia has an incredible roster of performers and master teachers to evaluate at every stage. Our jury is comprised of a world-class collection of musicians that will find the talent that rises to the top.
✅ Each applicant will receive thoughtful and productive written feedback from these adjudicators to help propel their musical education.
Read Examples of Last Year's Adjudications
Register for the competition and receive valuable feedback from Classicalia's panel of expert judges.
Showcase your talent to the world
Classicalia is more than just an online classical music competition. It is an international community of classical musicians from all over the world.
Registration is open for classical talents from every country, age group, and instrument (piano, strings, winds, brass, voice). You will be adjudicated by age group and will receive personal, valuable feedback from a panel of master teachers and performers of your instrument.
Select your age category below to learn more.
Category 1: 11 and younger, $195 USD
Category 2: 12 - 17 years old, $245 USD
Category 3: 18 - 25 years old, $295 USD
I recommend any young musician to apply for Classicalia!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The Classicalia competition was an incredible experience for me as a young and upcoming musician to partake in. It was very fun to be able to visit Vienna and to be part of this series for PBS. The recording team and the producers where very nice and really professional, and they made everyone feel at home and welcome in the environment. It’s was great to be able to play and record my pieces in such a beautiful hall and piano, and the feedback from the jury was really appreciated. I recommend any young musician to apply for Classicalia next year, as it is not only an incredible competition, but also an environment to meet and connect with other extremely talented and like-minded young musicians from around the world."
—THOMAS TOROK, pianist, participant in Classicalia’s 2021/22 competition
Classicalia has the perfect combination of opportunity and encouragement for the young musician
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Classicalia was such a great experience - taking on new challenges is always incredibly helpful in the process of self-improvement and gaining confidence. I highly recommend it to anyone considering participation."
— LUCIA WARREN, violinist, participant inClassicalia’s 2021/22 competition
Taking part gave me some extra motivation in practice.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Taking part in Classicalia this year has been a wonderful experience. Especially during this difficult time after the pandemic, taking part gave me some extra motivation in practice and recording but it also gave us all the chance to share our passion for music with the world. You also get the opportunity to challenge yourself at a professional level and learn from constructive feedback from experts from all over the world."
— SOFIA ROS, accordionist, participant in Classicalia’s 2021/22 competition
FAQs
— WHY VIENNA?
For centuries, much of the world's most breathtaking Classical music has been written in Austria’s capital. Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Brahms, Strauss II, and dozens of others lived in and walked the streets of this remarkable city. Music is in the air in Vienna. Symphonies, operas, chamber music — you name it and Vienna has premiered it, recorded it, or given birth to it. This gorgeous city has captivated international audiences for hundreds of years.
— WHAT INSTRUMENTS ARE ACCEPTED?
Classicalia is open to all classical instrumentalists and singers.
— ARE THERE ANY REPERTOIRE LIMITATIONS?
Repertoire must be Classical, but there are no time restrictions. Choose an excerpt of a work or play a work in its entirety. Performances must be memorized. Register today and submit your video audition anytime before December 21, 2022.
— WHAT'S THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION?
Deadline for finishing the Registration process is 23:59, Friday, December 21st, 2022. Please ensure you submit your Audition video and pay the Application fee by this date.
— HOW MANY VIDEOS CAN I UPLOAD?
Every competitor can upload one video in each round. You can log into your account anytime before December 21 to submit your Youtube video or change the link to a new one.
— ARE THERE AGE LIMITS?
Classicalia is open to all instrumentalists and singers in the following age “Categories”:
Category 1: 11 years old and under (soloists only)
Category 2: 12-17 years old (soloists only)
Category 3: 18-25 years old (soloists only)
Age is calculated as of December 21, 2022 (Final Registration Deadline). Applicant must be within the applicable age range for the Category that they are registered for by the Final Registration Deadline.
— CAN I APPLY MORE THAN ONCE IF I PLAY MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS?
Of course! If you play multiple instruments and would like to apply for more than one instrument, submit a separate Registration for each instrument and pay the applicable Fee for each Registration. (Note: you will need to register with different e-mail addresses for each Registration.)
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