On Saturday, August 31, 2024, during the official opening of the 19th edition of the George Enescu International Competition, the winners of the Composition Section were announced.
The jury for this section was once again chaired by the renowned Polish composer and pianist Zygmunt Krauze. Joining him on the jury were well-known composers Tim Benjamin, Dan Dediu, Adrian Iorgulescu, Doina Rotaru, Pascal Dusapin, Outi Tarkiainen, Jennifer Higdon, Magnus Lindberg, Gerard McBurney, along with Elsa Vautrain, Artistic Director of Universal Music – Durand Salabert Eschig.
The jury awarded the following prizes:
- Chamber Music Prize: Daniele Di Virgilio (b. 1990, Italy), for the work “SINE Me-moria”
- Symphonic Music Prize: Voltz Alexander (b. 1999, Australia), for the work “DUNROSSIL ELMS”
- Originality Prize: Santamaria Diego (b. 1993, Italy), for the work “THE STONE AND THE IVY”
The George Enescu International Competition, initiated in 1958, is one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the world, offering young musicians a platform for international recognition. Over the years, the competition has solidified Romania’s position on the global cultural stage, being the only competition in Romania affiliated with the World Federation of International Music Competitions and has discovered numerous talents who have become world-renowned artists. The 2024 edition promises to be exceptional, continuing the tradition of showcasing classical music talents.
Now in its 19th edition, the George Enescu International Competition brings together talented young musicians from around the world, thus celebrating the cultural legacy of the musician George Enescu.
Held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, the George Enescu International Competition, a cultural project funded by the Romanian Government through the Ministry of Culture and organized by ARTEXIM, will take place from August 31 to September 27, 2024, in Bucharest.
