Bangkok Regional Round
Performing Dates: 4th – 7th July 2024

About Competition

Alexander MÜLLENBACH (Composer, Former Director of International Summer Academy at University Mozarteum): Artistic Director
Michael FRISCHENSCHLAGER (Honorary President at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna): Special Counselor
Yoshihiko SANO: Competition Director
Yoko KITANO: Executive Director

Objectives of the OSAKA International Music Competition

The spirit of this competition is to find a number of artists from around the world and help them to compete in an international setting. The OSAKA International Music Competition is dedicated to promoting arts and culture under the banner of world peace and mutual understanding.

Competition Categories

Section I

Piano, Vocal Music, Strings, Winds



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Section II

Early Music (Solo and Ensemble for Harpsichord, Period Instruments etc.), Two Pianos, Piano Four Hands, Duo, Ensemble, Folk Instruments

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Section III

Youth, Amateurs



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Competition Schedule

Bangkok Regional Round

4 – 7 July, 2024
MACM Hall, College of Music, Mahidol University
Application Deadline: 10 June, 2024

Final Rounds

5-13 October, 2024

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GRAND FINAL
(GALA CONCERT)

14 October, 2024
Takatsuki Arts Theatre South Building Torishima Hall (OSAKA)

Awards Ceremony

Section I, II
14 October, 2024

Section III
5-6 October, 2024

Prizes

Best performer from Section I or Section II;
Prize of JPY500,000, Certificate and Trophy.

Second best performer; Certificate

Third best performer; Certificate

Sections I & II

1st to 3rd Prize of each category: Certificate, Medal
Espoir Prize: Certificate

Section III

Regional Round:
Gold Prize (Eligible to enter the finals for Section III), Silver, Bronze Prizes, others.

Final Round:
Best Amateurs/Youth Award: Best performer in the Youth and Amateurs Categories;
Prize of JPY30,000 for Youth, JPY70,000 for Amateurs, Certificate
1st to 3rd Place: Certificate, Medal
4th to 6th Place, Certificate

The 25th Anniversary Circle Wind Special Award: Prize of JPY 250,000.

Chief Executive Award: Recommendation to play at a Gala Concert in 2025.(participation fee waiver)
Mozarteum Scholarship: Recommendation to the International Summer Academy "Mozarteum" in 2025 including tuition fee.
Paris Music Forum Award: Concert in Paris or Seoul.
Cap Ferret Music Festival Scholarship: Invitation to Cap Ferret Music Festival in France.
Sawallisch Award: Invitation to academy held by Wolfgang Sawallisch Stiftung in Germany in 2025
Toccoa Falls College Award: Concert at Toccoa Falls College Recital Hall in Georgia, USA.
Matsumoto Memorial Music Guest House Award: Concert at Matsumoto Memorial Music Guest House.
Puccini Award: Concert at OSAKA Hommachi Puccini Hall.
Thomas Kreuzberger Award: 500 euros a talented pianist aged 18 and under.

OSAKA Mayor Award, Takatsuki Mayor Award, Journalist Award, ALSO Award, Ongakugendai Award, Audience Award.
Opportunity to perform at Concert or Concerto concert.

※ Travel, accommodation and other costs incurred participating in seminars and concerts must be paid by participants.