NTD International
Violin Competition
September 16th – 26th, 2027
New York City, NY, USA
Eligibility
- The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities.
- Contestants must have been born on or after September 17, 1998, and on or before September 16, 2011.
Application Fee
- Early Bird Rate: US$100 (for application submitted by March 16, 2027)
- Standard Rate: US$150 (for application submitted by June 16, 2027)
Awards
- Gold Award, 1 winner, US$10,000
- Silver Award, 1 winner, US$6,000
- Bronze Award, 1 winner, US$3,000
- Best Rendition Award of the Commissioned Composition, 1 winner, US$3,000
Application Details
- Submit the completed application form, video recordings, and all required materials online at https://reg.ntd.com/en/?for=violin by June 16, 2027 *Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance status no later than July 8, 2027.
- International contestants are responsible for obtaining the necessary travel documents and visas for entry to the U.S. Please consult the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for guidance. Early submission of the application package is highly recommended.
- A non-refundable application fee is required. Applications cannot be processed without payment.
Accepted forms of payment include online payment, credit card, traveler’s checks, and money orders. Please make checks payable to New Tang Dynasty. - Applicants must provide the following in the application package:
- Completed Online Application Form for the NTD International Violin Competition. The signature of a legal guardian is required if the applicant is under 18 years old.
- A high-resolution color headshot photo (300 dpi or higher) taken within the past 12 months, preferably a professional profile photo that is suitable for publicity purposes.
- A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Application videos.
- Contact Us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Hotline: 1-855-561-0888
- Mailing address: The NTD International Violin Competition
129 W 29th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 USA
Application Video Requirements
Application video repertoire:
A) N. Paganini – One of the 24 Caprices from Op.1
Applicants are required to perform all written repeats for the application video. This caprice may be performed again in the Preliminary Round.
B) J.S. Bach – Two movements from One of the Sonatas for solo violin, as paired below:
- Bach, Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV1001 – Adagio and Fuga
- Bach, Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003 – Grave and Fuga
- Bach, Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005 – Adagio and Fuga
Applicants are required to perform all written repeats for the application video.
C) First movement of the concerto accompanied by piano or orchestra.
- L. van Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
- J. Brahms, Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
- F. Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
- J. Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
- P. I. Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
The concerto selected for part C shall also be performed for the Final Round.
Notes on application video recordings:
- Applicants are required to perform sections A, B, and C, and to submit them separately, in order.
- Tutti cuts are acceptable in all works.
- All recordings must be unedited, with no video or audio post-production.
- To ensure the integrity and authenticity of the submission, all video recordings must be a single, continuous, and unedited take of the performance. A visible, continuously running clock or timer must be in the camera frame for the entire duration of the recording. The clock must be clearly visible to the judges. Any submissions that have been edited or do not feature a continuous, visible time stamp will be disqualified.
- Please make a separate video recording of each piece and submit each recording as a separate file. Each file must be clearly labeled using this format in English: Last Name_First Name_Title of the Piece.
- If an applicant records multiple pieces in one session, the recording may be cut into separate video files for submission. However, the J.S. Bach’s sonata must be performed continuously in one take and submitted as one file.
- The recordings must have been made within the 12 months prior to submission.
- The applicant’s hands and face must always be visible in the frame, and the same camera angle must be used throughout.
- Live performances with orchestra/ensemble are acceptable provided the soloist is always clearly audible and visible.
- Application videos must be submitted as YouTube links, whether solo performances or concertos with an orchestra/ensemble.
Post Application Submission
- Applicants will be notified of their application status by email no later than July 8, 2027. Invitation letters for U.S. visa applications will be provided to qualified contestants upon request.
- The Organizing Committee will email the Commissioned Composition to all qualified contestants six weeks prior to the semi-final round.
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