The 12th Quadrennial Competition

Overview

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) is pleased to announce details regarding the 12th Quadrennial Competition.

“Every Quadrennial is an exciting opportunity to search the world for the latest great talents,” says IVCI Executive Director Glen Kwok. “The Indianapolis is proud of its extraordinary list of distinguished Laureates spanning the last four decades and looks forward to adding six new discoveries to the list after the 12th Quadrennial. The Indianapolis is far more than a competition; it is a career-launching opportunity with significant post-competition career management and mentorship.”

Laureate Prizes The IVCI will bestow many significant prizes following the Competition valued at over $350,000, including the opportunity for a Laureate to have four-year access to a violin from the IVCI collection, including the “ex-Gingold” 1683 Stradivari violin. The top three Laureates will also receive career management and international concert engagements for four years. In addition, the Gold Medalist will receive a Carnegie Hall recital debut, website development and maintenance for four years, and a recording contract. The cash prizes for the top six Finalists are: Gold Medalist ($75,000), Silver Medalist ($30,000), Bronze Medalist ($15,000), Fourth Place Laureate ($10,000), Fifth Place Laureate ($8,000) and Sixth Place Laureate ($6,000).