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NEWSLETTER FOR QUARTETS AND TRIOS #25
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NEWS FROM THE DQ WORLD, COMPETITIONS, MASTERCLASSES AND MORE
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We hope your autumn is filled with inspiring melodies! We are excited to share some new and unmissable opportunities with you. Take a moment to explore them and don’t miss your chance to apply.
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Le Dimore del Quartetto team
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THE STRING CIRCLE
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QUARTET OF INSTRUMENTS BY STEFANO CONIA
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The quartet of instruments crafted by the renowned Master Luthier Stefano Conia, is now available again for free loans for use, within the project The String Circle.
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This quartet is a testament to the artistry and skill of Conia, and exalts the importance of playing instruments born to be played together, created by the same hand, and resonating in perfect harmony. The significance of performing with a quartet that shares this unique bond cannot be overstated.
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"I am extremely grateful to The String Circle for providing me with an extraordinary violin by Cremonese luthier Stefano Conia. The last past months have been an incredible adventure for me, playing on this amazing instrument and watching it change and develop every day. Playing on instruments which belong together as a Quartet has also been an enriching experience for us, as we are now able to better adapt our sound to one another. "
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Fanny Schell, violinist of the Alinea Quartet
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CULTURE MOVES EUROPE
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Application deadline: November 30th, 2024
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Culture Moves Europe is a program that provides mobility grants for artists and cultural professionals across all 40 Creative Europe countries. It encompasses various fields, including architecture, cultural heritage, design, literature, music, performing arts, and visual arts. The initiative consists of two main components: the Individual Mobility Action, which supports individuals or groups of up to five artists, and the Residency Action, designed for organizations hosting one to five artists.
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The program emphasizes sustainable practices and diversity, paying special attention to emerging artists and individuals with disabilities.
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Through the Individual Mobility Action, artists and cultural professionals receive financial support to carry out mobility projects in collaboration with international partners. This funding helps cover travel costs and daily expenses during their projects.
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MASTERCLASSES & ACADEMIES
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The masterclasses are listed in chronological order of application deadline
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PROQUARTET PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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ProQuartet has been providing professional training and support programmes for chamber music ensembles since 1987. Courses take place in Paris, ending with one or several concerts. In addition, the programme includes workshops, concerts and outreach activities.
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• November 18th - 22nd, 2024 | Alasdair Tait – Cellist, YCAT
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• January 6th - 10th, 2025 | Kim Kashkashian – Violist, New England Conservatory of Music (Boston)
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• March 17th - 21st, 2025 | Günter Pichler – Violinist, Alban Berg Quartet
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• April 14th - 18th, 2025 | Gilles Milles – Violist, Danel Quartet
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• May 28th - 31st, 2025 | Vineta Sareika – Violinist, Artemis Quartet
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• June 2nd - 6th, 2025 | Corina Belcea & Gabriel Magadure – Violinist, Belcea Quartet & Ébène Quartet
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ECOLE NORMALE DE MUSIQUE DE PARIS
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Starting this academic year, the Quatuor Tchalik will join the faculty of the École de Musique de Paris, taking charge of the string quartet class. With their international experience the members of Quatuor Tchalik will offer students a valuable opportunity to deepen their study of quartet repertoire. This new appointment marks an important enhancement to the quality of teaching at the École, further enriching the educational journey of its students.
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The competitions are listed in chronological order of application deadline
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PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE GIANGRANDI-EGGMANN
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November 29th-30th, 2024 — Cagliari, Italy
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Application deadline: October 27th, 2024
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The Giangrandi-Eggmann Prize was established in 2014 in memory of the musicians Renato Giangrandi and Arlette Eggmann. The duo, winners of the 1955 international "ARD" competition in Munich, dedicated their lives to concert performance and teaching, particularly at the Cagliari Conservatory. In 2024, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, it will become international and will focus on chamber music. the winners' prize will be both in cash (up to €3.500) and concert engagements.
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Average age of the musicians must be under 30 on the date of the competition.
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AMERICAN VIRTUOSO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
Application deadline: January 1st, 2025
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The 2024 AVIMC music competition is an online competition that allows the winners to perform in a recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, with complimentary masterclass opportunities. AVIMC is organized by the American Society of Musical Excellence – a non-profit organization in the United States.
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All auditions for the jury will be based by video or audio recordings.
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The Competition is open to all nationalities and ages.
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2025 BORDEAUX INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION
May 19th - 25th, 2025 — Bordeaux, France
Application deadline: January 10th, 2025
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Open to string quartets with members aged up to 35 from around the world, the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and visibility before a prestigious jury. The competition is under the artistic direction of the Quatuor Modigliani, with renowned jurors such as Martin Beaver and Corina Belcea. Prizes total €100.000, including an international tour, masterclasses, and the recording of an album.
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10TH INTERNATIONAL JOSEPH JOACHIM COMPETITION Chamber Music
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March 30th - April 6th, 2025 — Weimar, Germany
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Application deadline: January 19th, 2025
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Every three years, the International JOSEPH JOACHIM Chamber Music Competition has been attracting the most talented young ensembles to the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar for around 25 years.
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The 10th International JOSEPH JOACHIM Competition is open to String Trios, String Quartets, Piano Trios and Piano Quartets.
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Prizes and special prizes, worth a total of more than €20.000, will be awarded to those who succeed in all three rounds.
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5TH EUROPEAN CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION
"IL GASPARO DA SALÒ"
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Seminfinal and final: June 6th and 7th, 2025 — Brescia, Italy
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Application deadline: February 15th, 2025
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The Lions Club Brescia Host, in partnership with the Conservatorio Luca Marenzio of Brescia, is establishing a European Scholarship Competition, named after Gasparo da Salò, in favor of talented young musicians. Chamber ensembles consisting of 2 to 8 performers, with or without piano, may participate in the competition. The average age of participants may not exceed an age of 32 years as of June 7th, 2025.
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Prizes include scholarships for the three top ensembles.
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DV YOUNG SOUNDS 2024
Application deadline: February 15th, 2025
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DV YOUNG SOUNDS offers emerging musicians a rare chance to break into the world of the international recording industry. Da Vinci Publishing® is providing comprehensive financial and logistical support, including a first prize of €5.000 and three fully-fledged recordings for the winners.
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BANFF INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION
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August 25th - 31st, 2025 — Banff, Canada
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Application deadline: March 1st, 2025
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For over 30 years, Banff International String Quartet Competition has celebrated the art of chamber music while providing career support for emerging string quartets.
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The triennial competition is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions and is widely recognized among the top events of its kind.
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10 of the world’s best young string quartets will compete for cash prizes and other opportunities, including the Christine and David Anderson Prize of $5,000 CAD for each of the 7 quartets not advancing to finals.
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TRONDHEIM INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION AND ACADEMY
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September 23rd - 27th, 2025 — Trondheim, Norway
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Application period: January 10th - April 20th, 2025
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Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition & Academy focuses especially on advanced student ensembles and young professional ensembles, and is open for chamber ensembles from all over the world. The competition is arranged every second year, alternately for string quartets and piano trios (2025 edition is dedicated to string quartets).
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The competition is arranged as a part of Trondheim Chamber Music Festival to be an inspiration for young chamber music ensembles.
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2nd INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION BAD TÖLZ 2026
April 9th to 15th, 2026 — Bad Tölz, Germany
Application deadline: October 15h, 2025
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The 2nd International String Quartet Competition Bad Tölz 2026 will take place at the Kurhaus in Bad Tölz. The jury includes renowned musicians such as the Quatuor Ébène and the Hagen Quartet. Prizes will total €30.000, with awards for the best performance and other special categories. This competition provides a valuable opportunity for emerging quartets to showcase their talent.
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Plan your next residency to gather and study in a peaceful and inspiring landscape!
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Originally a medieval convent, Somianka Manor is now the residence of the Esse family. Recently, it has become a hub of cultural life, supporting young musicians due to its connection to the musical heritage of the family.
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Founded in the 12th century, is one of the most remarkable monastic ruins. In 1977, the Pro Corda Trust bought the site to establish a center for chamber music education, creating three beautiful performance spaces.
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Palazzo Nardis, residence of the Nardis family since the 16th century, is one of L'Aquila’s main architectural gems. This Baroque masterpiece features works by renowned artists and houses treasures like the organ by Luca Neri.
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Our partner ITSRIGHT is a collective management organization founded in 2010 to manage, in Italy and abroad, neighboring rights’ revenues due for any kind of public use of recorded music, in compliance with the Italian Copyright Law. Their mission is to ensure a global, competent and transparent way of collecting and distributing compensations due to performers, orchestra and chorus conductors, solo and orchestra musicians, artistic producers, record companies.
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ITSRIGHT provides high-standard services that guarantees musicians a transparent and efficient way to distribute their neighboring rights’ compensations.
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If you want to learn more about their activities, or would like to have a consultancy session to learn more about your rights, click the buton below or get in touch via info@itsright.it
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YOUR MUSIC IN OUR PLAYLIST OF THE MONTH
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Do you have any recording on Spotify that you wish to share with us? We would be happy to listen to your recordings and present your ensemble and your music in our monthly newsletter in the section "Playlist of the Month".
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Our artistic director, Simone Gramaglia, each month will select the playlists and add a brief presentation to it.
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