Eligibility
- The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities.
- Contestants must have been born on or after September 17, 1998, and on or before September 16, 2011.
Sept 16–26, 2027New York City, NY, USA
Ages 16–28Open to violinists of all nationalities
US$22,000Total cash awards across four prizes
Live finalStreamed through NTD and The Epoch Times platforms
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days until the application deadline
June 16, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Early Bird Rate (US$100) applies to applications submitted by March 16, 2027.
June 16, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Early Bird Rate (US$100) applies to applications submitted by March 16, 2027.
The Repertoire
Three golden ages of the violin
The competition honors the golden age of violin playing through the timeless masterpieces of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.
Baroque
J.S. Bach
Partitas from the Six Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, and the solo sonatas BWV 1001, 1003 and 1005 for the application video.
Classical
Mozart & Beethoven
Mozart violin concertos KV 216, 218 and 219, and the ten Beethoven sonatas for piano and violin.
Romantic
Paganini to Tchaikovsky
Paganini caprices, Brahms sonatas, a Romantic showpiece and encore, and the great concertos of Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky.
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Who can apply, what it costs, what you can win
Application Fee
- Early Bird Ratefor application submitted by March 16, 2027US$100
- Standard Ratefor application submitted by June 16, 2027US$150
Awards
- Gold Award1 winnerUS$10,000
- Silver Award1 winnerUS$6,000
- Bronze Award1 winnerUS$3,000
- Best Rendition Award of the Commissioned Composition1 winnerUS$3,000
Key Dates
The road to New York
All dates are 2027. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- March 16Early Bird deadlineApplications submitted by this date pay the Early Bird Rate of US$100.
- June 16Application deadlineThe completed application form, video recordings, and all required materials must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Standard Rate: US$150.
- July 8Acceptance noticesApplicants will be notified by email of their acceptance status no later than this date.
- Six weeks before the Semi-FinalCommissioned Composition sentThe Organizing Committee emails the Commissioned Composition to all qualified contestants.
- Sept 16–26The competitionPreliminary, Semi-Final and Final Rounds in New York City. The final round is livestreamed.
How to apply
Application Details
- Submit the completed application form, video recordings, and all required materials online at https://reg.ntd.com/en/?for=violin by June 16, 2027 *Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance status no later than July 8, 2027.
- International contestants are responsible for obtaining the necessary travel documents and visas for entry to the U.S. Please consult the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for guidance. Early submission of the application package is highly recommended.
- A non-refundable application fee is required. Applications cannot be processed without payment. Accepted forms of payment include online payment, credit card, traveler’s checks, and money orders. Please make checks payable to New Tang Dynasty.
Applicants must provide the following in the application package:
- Completed Online Application Form for the NTD International Violin Competition. The signature of a legal guardian is required if the applicant is under 18 years old.
- A high-resolution color headshot photo (300 dpi or higher) taken within the past 12 months, preferably a professional profile photo that is suitable for publicity purposes.
- A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Application videos.
Contact Us:
- Email: violin@ntd.com
- Hotline: 1-855-561-0888
- Mailing address: The NTD International Violin Competition
129 W 29th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 USA
Application
Application Video Requirements
Application video repertoire:
N. Paganini
One of the 24 Caprices from Op.1
Applicants are required to perform all written repeats for the application video. This caprice may be performed again in the Preliminary Round.
J.S. Bach
Two movements from One of the Sonatas for solo violin, as paired below:
- Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor – Adagio and FugaBWV 1001
- Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor – Grave and FugaBWV 1003
- Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Major – Adagio and FugaBWV 1005
Applicants are required to perform all written repeats for the application video.
Concerto, first movement
First movement of the concerto accompanied by piano or orchestra.
- L. van Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D majorOp. 61
- J. Brahms, Violin Concerto in D majorOp. 77
- F. Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E minorOp. 64
- J. Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minorOp. 47
- P. I. Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in D majorOp. 35
The concerto selected for part C shall also be performed for the Final Round.
Notes on application video recordings:
- Applicants are required to perform sections A, B, and C, and to submit them separately, in order.
- Tutti cuts are acceptable in all works.
- All recordings must be unedited, with no video or audio post-production.
- To ensure the integrity and authenticity of the submission, all video recordings must be a single, continuous, and unedited take of the performance. A visible, continuously running clock or timer must be in the camera frame for the entire duration of the recording. The clock must be clearly visible to the judges. Any submissions that have been edited or do not feature a continuous, visible time stamp will be disqualified.
- Please make a separate video recording of each piece and submit each recording as a separate file. Each file must be clearly labeled using this format in English: Last Name_First Name_Title of the Piece.
- If an applicant records multiple pieces in one session, the recording may be cut into separate video files for submission. However, the J.S. Bach’s sonata must be performed continuously in one take and submitted as one file.
- The recordings must have been made within the 12 months prior to submission.
- The applicant’s hands and face must always be visible in the frame, and the same camera angle must be used throughout.
- Live performances with orchestra/ensemble are acceptable provided the soloist is always clearly audible and visible.
- Application videos must be submitted as YouTube links, whether solo performances or concertos with an orchestra/ensemble.
After you apply
Post Application Submission
- Applicants will be notified of their application status by email no later than July 8, 2027. Invitation letters for U.S. visa applications will be provided to qualified contestants upon request.
- The Organizing Committee will email the Commissioned Composition to all qualified contestants six weeks prior to the semi-final round.
Media Partners
Global Promotion Platforms – Media Partners
NTD
NTD stands for New Tang Dynasty, is a New York-based, global television network founded in 2001. As the largest Chinese TV network in the U.S., NTD Television serves over 100 million viewers worldwide.
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The Epoch Times
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