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The 20th Lodz International Kiejstut Bacewicz Competition for Chamber Music is organised by the Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Lodz (Poland) in cooperation with The Association of Polish Musical Artists, the Lodz Branch.

The Competition is part of the 2nd International Grazyna Bacewicz Music Festival in Lodz. The jubilee edition of the Competition is particularly dedicated to the chamber music by Grazyna Bacewicz.

The Competition is intended for chamber ensembles, provided that the average age of all the members of the formation does not exceed 30 years on the opening day of the Competition. The performances will be evaluated by the international Jury composed of eminent artists – musicians and pedagogues.

The Competition will be held in two rounds. The 1st round of the Competition will take place in two categories. Category A: instrumental duo and vocal instrumental duo; category B: piano trio, piano quartet, piano quintet. In both categories the usage of string instruments and woodwind instruments is permitted. The best ensembles of each category will be qualified to the auditions of the 2nd stage in which they will be classified jointly.

Applications should be emailed by January 31st, 2019.

More information: http://www.amuz.lodz.pl/en/events/20th-lodz-international-kiejstut-bacewicz-competition-for-chamber-music