Encouraging excellence in performance

Open to QCGU students with classical violin, viola or guitar as their performance study, this competition calls for a performance of a virtuoso study of Paganini.

Key points

Targeted to

Classical violin, viola or guitar students

Value

$50

Apply by

4pm Friday 10 May 2024

Competition details

The prize is open to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University students enrolled in either a full-time or part-time program at the Conservatorium with classical violin, viola or guitar as their Performance Study.

Submit a completed application form, following the details on the form:

Paganini Prize 2024 application form

Selection process

  • Competitors are required to play a virtuoso work of Paganini (excluding the concertos) lasting no longer than 10 minutes.
  • The aim of the competition is to encourage excellence in performance.
  • There is to be only one winner of this prize, and if the standard required by the panel is not reached, no award will be made.
  • The adjudicating panel is to consist of as many of the string staff, both full-time and part-time, at the Conservatorium.

Prize value is $50.

Donor

A (Bep) Torkington.

Competition will be held 4pm Monday 20 May 2024 during string workshop.

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