George Enescu International Competition 2026, Romania

Bucharest, Romania

Deadline Cello, Violin, Piano: May 10th, 2026

Deadline Composition: June 30th, 2026

The Competition acts as an international launching platform for future outstanding musicians, as well as for promoting George Enescu’s work among the new generation of artists worldwide.

The 20th edition will host all four sections in Bucharest, with the semifinals and finals taking place in the wonderful hall of the Romanian Athenaeum.

Stages I and II of each section will take place at the National University of Music Bucharest.

Masterclass with Cristian Macelaru, conductor

Sections: cello, violin, piano, composition.

PIANO Competition

Schedule:

Preselection Results: June 19th, 2026

1st Round: September 10th to September 12th (max 50 participants)

2nd Round: September 14th to September 15th (max 12 participants)

Semi-Final Round: September 17th (max 6 participants)

Final Round: September 19th (3 participants)

Registration Fee: €120

Prizes:

1st Prize: €15,000 net

2nd Prize: €10,000 net

3rd Prize: €5,000 net

Additional Section-Specific Piano Prizes:

Radu Lupu Prize for best Enescu work: €3,000 net

Best performance of imposed work: €2,000 net

Audience Prize: €1,000 net