Singapore International Violin Competition
Appearance
The Singapore International Violin Competition (SIVC) is a triennial violin competition for violinists up to the age of 30. The contest is hosted by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music and held in Singapore since 2015.[1][2] The competition serves to promote the continued growth and strength of classical music in the region, as well as providing a showcase for young violinists from around the world.[3]
Venues
- Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
- Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
- Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall[4]
Prizes
Prize | Amount |
First prize | $50,000 |
Second prize | $25,000 |
Third prize | $15,000 |
Fourth Price | $6,000 |
Fifth Price | $5,000 |
Sixth Price | $4,000 |
Special Prizes
Prize | Amount |
Goh Soon Tioe Violin and Piano Recital Prize | $5,000 |
Audience Prize (by voting) | $2,000 |
Best Performer of Commissioned Work | $1,000 |
Best Performance of Bach | $1,000 |
Best Performance of Paganini Caprice | $1,000 |
Master Bow by Pierre Guillaume | Best Singaporean Performer |
- all prizes are in US dollars.
- top 6 winners are eligible for a 3-year loan of a rare violin.
Results
Year | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize | 6th Prize |
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2015 | Yu-Chien Tseng | Richard Lin | Sirena Huang | Alexandra Conunova | Lim Hyun Jae | Fedor Rudin |
2018 | Sergei Dogadin | Chisa Kitagawa | Oleksandr Korniev | Laurel Gagnon | Lisa Yasuda | Xiaoxuan Shi |
See Also
References
- ^ Wiley, Clare. "Supreme talent – Singapore International Violin Competition". International Arts Manager. Lewis Business Media. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Young classical music talents get a chance to perform". The Strait Times. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "The Competition". The Competition - SIVC. YST Conservatory of Music. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Venues". Singapore International Violin Competition. YST Conservatory of Music. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
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