Competition General Info

What is the Menuhin Competition?

The Menuhin Competition is one of the few international violin competitions for young musicians under the age of 22. It is open to participants of all nationalities and is comprised of two age groups: Juniors (under the age of 16) and Seniors (16 to 21 years of age).

For nearly 30 years it has consistently attracted some of the greatest young talents from all over the world. Going beyond the boundaries of traditional music competitions, the Menuhin Competition is a feast for music and violin fans from all over the world. More festival than mere competition, each competition is a ten-day festival of concerts, masterclasses, talks and outreach activities with world-class performers. The competition is traditionally invited by a host city or a host organisation and has most recently been held in London/England, Cardiff/Wales, Oslo/Norway and Beijing/China (in 2012). The next competition takes place in Austin beginning February 21, 2014. It is the first time the event will be hosted in North America.

What are the dates of the Menuhin in Austin?

Friday, February 21 - Sunday, March 2, 2014

What are the major performances during Menuhin?

Opening Concert, Closing Gala Concert, Junior Finals, Senior Finals, Chamber Music Evening

Opening Concert

Friday, February 21

Long Center, Dell Hall

8pm

Featuring:

The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra

Gerhardt Zimmermann, music director and conductor (Butler School of Music)

Ilya Gringolts, violin

Anton Nel, piano (Butler School of Music)

Olivier Charlier, violin

Kevin Zhu, violin (Previous 1st Prize Winner from Beijing)

Chamber Music Evening

Monday, February 24

Bates Recital Hall, Butler School of Music

7:30pm

Featuring

Joji Hattori, violin

Lu Siqing, violin

Gordon Back, piano

Anton Nel, piano (Butler School of Music)

Adam Holzman, guitar (Butler School of Music)

Junior Finals (Part 2)

Friday, February 28

Bates Recital Hall, Butler School of Music

7pm

Featuring

The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra

Gerhardt Zimmermann, music director and conductor (Butler School of Music)

7 Junior Finalists

Senior Finals

Saturday, March 1

Long Center, Dell Hall

8pm

Featuring

Austin Symphony Orchestra

Peter Bay, conductor

4 Senior Finalists

Closing Gala Concert

Sunday, March 2

Long Center, Dell Hall

7pm

Featuring
The Cleveland Orchestra

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor

Arabella Steinbacher, violin

Junior and Senior 1st Prize Winners 2014