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Less Than a Month to the Sibelius Violin Competition – Ticket Sales Break Records
Tickets for the XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, starting in less than a month, have sold better than ever before. The third Final, in which the winner of the competition will be announced, is nearly sold out. Tickets for the other rounds are also selling briskly. The ticket sales suggests that, in addition to the competition itself, contemporary concertos appeal to Finnish audiences.
The Sibelius Violin Competition Seeks Artist Hosts and Offers Complimentary Tickets to the Strings Department (teachers and students) and to piano students of the Sibelius Academy
The Sibelius Academy of The University of The Arts Helsinki is a long-time partner of the Sibelius Competition, and we’re proud to offer students a unique chance to engage with the competition both as audience members and as part of the production crew.
The Numerical Order of The Competitors Has Been Drawn – Pianists for The First and Second Rounds Announced
The competitors’ numerical order has been drawn – pianists for the first and second rounds announced.
Experience one of the most prestigious music competitions
Since its inception in 1965 The International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition has established itself as one of the most prestigious music competitions in the world. Every five years the competition invites top violinists under 30 years of age from all over the world to demonstrate their musical talents in Helsinki.
The XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition will take place on May 19–29, 2025. The competition is organized by the Sibelius Society of Finland in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki.
