11th National Zdzisław Jahnke Violin Competition – Applications Open

The Henryk Wieniawski Music Society in Poznań and the Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music invite young violinists to participate in the 11th National Zdzisław Jahnke Violin Competition. The event will take place from November 8 to 15, 2025, in Poznań.

Violinists born between 1996 and 2008, studying at Polish music schools and universities, as well as Polish citizens studying abroad, are eligible to apply. Foreigners who have completed at least one year of studies at a Polish music institution are also welcome to participate.

Financial prizes will be awarded in the competition. Any additional non-regulatory prizes, both monetary and in-kind, funded by individuals or legal entities, must be reported to the Organizer before the start of the competition.

The public competition auditions will take place at the Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań (Stuligrosza 1 Street) and the Adam Mickiewicz University Auditorium (Wieniawskiego 1 Street), and will be streamed on the Wieniawski Society's YouTube channel.

Detailed information: RULES & REGULATIONS (PDF in the Polish language version only)

APPLICATION FORM (PDF in the Polish language version only) coming soon.

Applications should be sent by September 30 to: oks@wieniawski.pl.

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