September 20 – October 1, 2025
Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition
September 20 – October 1, 2025
Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition
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The main value of a musician, first of all, is artistry, manifested ... in the ability to capture the audience, captivate and convince it with the veracity of a musician's interpretation... Another value is a taste.
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The Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Krasnoyarsk region
The Viktor Tretyakov International
Violin Competition was founded by the Ministry of Culture of the Krasnoyarsk region.
Musicians from all over the world aged 16 to 32 may take part in the competition.
The Jury of the competition includes outstanding violinists of our time. Most of them are members of the Jury of the International Tchaikovsky Competition and professors of the largest music universities in the world. The Jury is headed by the world-famous musician Viktor Tretyakov.
The competition is held once every two years.
Violin Competition was founded by the Ministry of Culture of the Krasnoyarsk region.
Musicians from all over the world aged 16 to 32 may take part in the competition.
The Jury of the competition includes outstanding violinists of our time. Most of them are members of the Jury of the International Tchaikovsky Competition and professors of the largest music universities in the world. The Jury is headed by the world-famous musician Viktor Tretyakov.
The competition is held once every two years.
Competition rounds
The competition consists of 5 rounds - a qualifying round and four main rounds. The applicants are chosen by submitted videos. The top 25 violinists are invited to participate in the main rounds of the competition that will be held in Krasnoyarsk from September 20 to October 1, 2025
25
violinists will take part in the first round
12
musicians will be chosen for the second round
8
violinists will perform in the third round
6
musicians will compete for the prizes in the final round
Competition regulations
Prizes and awards
Grand Prix
₽ 1 200 000
I prize
₽ 1 000 000
II prize
₽ 800 000
III prize
₽ 500 000
IV prize
₽ 300 000
V премия
₽ 150 000
Award of the Governor of the Krasnoyarsk region
₽ 500 000
About Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk is a modern Siberian metropolis, the largest economic and cultural centre of Eastern Siberia. It is a city of bridges and fountains, "The Pillars" and theatres, with its own chapel, Triumphal Arch and Big Ben. It is a homeland of artists, athletes, dancers and singers.
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Executive Directorate
660049, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, 7а Mira avenue (6th floor)
e-mail: info@vtcompetition.com marked "To the Executive Directorate of the Violin Competition"
For the media: press@vtcompetition.com
660049, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, 7а Mira avenue (6th floor)
e-mail: info@vtcompetition.com marked "To the Executive Directorate of the Violin Competition"
For the media: press@vtcompetition.com