Do you know about the most prestigious international competitions in the world?
2025-01-05 16:00:00 / News
The most prestigious international competitions belong to several fields, including art, literature, science, sports, and other areas. Below is a brief overview of the most prestigious international competitions in the world:
| International Competition Name | Established Year | Number of Categories | Country | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Chopin Piano Competition | 1927 | 3 | Poland | Every 5 years |
| International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition | 1935 | 4 | Poland | Every 5 years |
| Queen Elisabeth Competition | 1937 | 3 | Belgium | Annually |
| Geneva International Music Competition | 1939 | 3 | Switzerland | Annually |
| Long-Thibaud-Crespin International Competition | 1943 | 3 | France | Every 2 years |
| Prague Spring International Music Competition | 1947 | 3 | Czech Republic | Annually |
| Gianni Viotti International Music Competition | 1950 | 3 | Italy | Annually |
| ARD International Music Competition | 1952 | 3 | Germany | Annually |
| Niccolò Paganini International Competition | 1954 | 3 | Italy | Every 2 years |
| Robert Schumann International Piano and Vocal Competition | 1956 | 3 | Germany | Every 3 years |
| International P.I. Tchaikovsky Competition | 1958 | 3 | Russia | Every 4 years |
| Van Cliburn International Piano Competition | 1962 | 3 | USA | Every 4 years |
| International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition | 1964 | 3 | Germany | Every 2 years |
| Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition | 1974 | 3 | Israel | Every 3 years |
| Cleveland International Piano Competition | 1975 | 3 | USA | Every 2 years |
| Carl Nielsen International Music Competition | 1980 | 3 | Denmark | Every 4 years |
| Ferenc Liszt International Piano Competition | 1986 | 3 | Netherlands | Every 3 years |
| “Citta di Barletta” International Competition | 1990 | 1 | Germany | Annually |
| “Slavyanskiy Bazaar” International Competition | 1992 | 1 | Belarus | Annually |
| Gustav Mahler International Conductors Competition | 2004 | 3 | Germany | Every 3 years |
| International “Mugham” Competition | 2009 | 3 | Azerbaijan | Every 2 years |