International Tchaikovsky Competition

The International Tchaikovsky Competition is one of the most prestigious classical music competitions in the world. Named after Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, it takes place in Moscow every four years since 1958. In 2002, the most recent year, 627 musicians applied from 54 countries, of whom 272 were accepted: 65 pianists, 52 violinists, 63 cellists and 92 vocalists.

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Classical music competition - Russia - Composer - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Moscow - 1958 - 2002 - Musician - Pianist - Violinist - Cellist - Vocalist

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Originally the competition was for pianists and violinists only. Cellists were added starting with the second competition in 1962, and vocalists with the third in 1966. No other categories have been added since then.

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1962 - 1966

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The competition is organized by a committee of prominent Russian musicians and managed by the Russian State Concert Company (Sodruzhestvo). International juries of notable soloists, music professors, music directors and prior Competition winners are selected to judge the performances and choose the prize winners.

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Russian State Concert Company - Juries - Soloist - Professor - Music director

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Three elimination rounds are held throughout the month of June. Currently, 26 prizes are awarded: six in each instrumental category and four each for male and female vocalists. Sometimes, however, no one wins first prize, or it may be shared between competitors. This can also occur with the lesser prizes. In earlier years, up to eight prizes were awarded.

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