Praelusio Competition is now accepting applications

This competition is open for musicians of any nationality born on or after November 2, 2003 and on or before November 1, 2016.

Meet the Praelusio Outstanding Performance Award and First Prize Winners

Outstanding Performance Award Winners will be awarded to also perform at the New York International Artists Winners’ Showcase (18 – 35 years old) at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Noah Igelman (14 years old)

Outstanding Performance Award and first-prize winner,
playing Pietro Locatelli’s Sonata in D Major, Op. 6, III. Minuetto:

Praelusio Competition

Baroque to Modern 2024

The Praelusio Competition “Baroque to Modern” 2024 is now accepting applications for contestants 5 to 17 years old. This competition is open for musicians of any nationality born on or after July 2, 2006 and on or before July 1, 2019. Performances will be judged via online format (Youtube or Vimeo link). Please see below for more information.

Competition Categories

  • Keyboard: Piano

  • Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello

  • Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet

Calendar

  • July 1, 2024: Application deadline 
  • August 1, 2024: Announcement of the results 
  • Winners Showcase at Weill Recital at Carnegie Hall or Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Music Center in New York City (Date TBA)