The Cracow Branch of the Polish Composers’ Union, announces the 9th Krzysztof Penderecki International Competition for Young Composers.
The subject of the competition is a composition for two accordions, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon, with a duration of 9 to 12 minutes. The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2026.
The competition jury will award one Grand Prize of 15,000 PLN. Additionally, the winning composition will be premiered in May 2026 during a concert as part of the 38th Krakow International Festival of Composers.
The Grand Prize is funded by the ZAiKS Authors’ Association, which is a Partner of the competition.
Media patronage: Polish Music Information Centre POLMIC
Competition rules and application form are available on the website: https://festiwal.zkp.krakow.pl/konkurs/
