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Bartók World Composition Competition
Overview
The Bartók World Competition received 144 musical compositions from 136 composers representing 36 different countries. Submissions were most frequent from China, South Korea, and the United States. The competition, which features a €10,000 prize pool, is open to composers under the age of 40.
Following a review of anonymized scores and audio recordings by a preselection jury of Liszt Academy professors, 16 compositions have been shortlisted. Gyula Fekete, Chair of the Preselection Jury, stated that the volume of entries reflects the “growing international recognition of the competition and the importance of Hungarian musical culture.”
An international jury, including Anders Hillborg, Natalie Nicolas, Matthew Aucoin, and Xiaogang Ye, is expected to announce the final winners in October. The winners will be officially announced during a gala concert on November 29, 2026.
Entities
Gyula Fekete · Anders Hillborg · Liszt Academy · Liszt Academy of Music · Béla Bartók
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Bartók Competition received 144 compositions from 136 talents across 36 countries.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The preselection jury has shortlisted 16 compositions.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The International Jury is scheduled to make its decision in October.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The preselection jury included Máté Bella, Balázs D. Kecskés, Péter Tornyai, and Gergely Barta.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBartók Competition shortlists 16 compositions
The Bartók Competition has shortlisted 16 compositions from 144 global submissions. The International Jury will announce its final decision in October.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBartók World Competition receives 144 musical compositions
The Bartók World Competition received 144 compositions from around the globe. Winners will be announced at a gala on November 29, 2026, at the Liszt Academy of Music.
Sources
bartokworldcompetition.hu · lisztmuseum.hu · zeneakademia.hu