# Bartók World Composition Competition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bartk-world-composition-competition > Updated: 2026-09-29T13:20:36.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. 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. ## Claims - The Bartók Competition received 144 compositions from 136 talents across 36 countries. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The preselection jury has shortlisted 16 compositions. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The International Jury is scheduled to make its decision in October. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The preselection jury included Máté Bella, Balázs D. Kecskés, Péter Tornyai, and Gergely Barta. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Bartók 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bartk-competition-shortlists-16-compositions ### 2026-09-16: Bartók 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bartk-world-competition-receives-144-musical-compositions --- Cite as: Bartók World Composition Competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bartk-world-composition-competition