Classic Winds International Competition

🎶 CLASSIC WINDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 2027 — VIENNA, AUSTRIA 🎶

The acclaimed Classic Winds International Competition returns in 2027 for its 5th edition, bringing the world’s leading young wind talents to the musical capital of Vienna.

From 26 April – 5 May 2027, outstanding clarinetists, flautists, and saxophonists from around the globe will gather at the renowned MuTh Concert Hall to compete before an international jury of distinguished musicians.

Finalists will take the stage with the acclaimed Győr Philharmonic Orchestra, competing for an extraordinary €120,000 total prize fund.

🏆 Prizes

Saxophone | Clarinet | Flute
🥇 1st Prize — €20,000
🥈 2nd Prize — €10,000
🥉 3rd Prize — €5,000

✨ Special Prizes
🏅 Grand Prix — €10,000
🌍 Audience Choice Award — €5,000
Voted by audiences worldwide for the finalist whose performance makes the strongest impression.

Building on the remarkable success of previous editions, Classic Winds 2027 continues its mission of supporting the next generation of exceptional wind performers through world-class artistic opportunities, international exposure, and performance at the highest level.

📍 Vienna, Austria
📅 26 April – 5 May 2027
🎼 Clarinet · Flute · Saxophone

🚨 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 JANUARY 2027 🚨

Applications are now open:
🔗 https://classicwinds.eu

Home | Classic Winds 2027 Following the tremendous reception enjoyed in 2023, the acclaimed Classic Winds International Competition will return for its fifth entry in 2027, as it returns to its European heartland with a stunning edition set to be held in the vibrant city of Vienna, Austria, one of the world’s major music c...

We are happy to announce the winners of the International Competition 2023:

1st Prize - Pinchuk Dmitry
2nd Prize - Borisova Anna
3rd Prize - Novikov Evgeny

Congratulations!!! 💫🏆

Special thanks to our honorable Jury Members😍:

Hansjörg Schellenberger
Hayrapet Arakelyan
Alain Crepin
Diane Boyd Schultz
Nicolas Arsenijevic
Philippe Cuper
Johann Hindler
Yo Matsush*ta
Emil Miroslavsky
Maxim Rubtsov
Antonio Tinelli
Raffaele Trevisani
Nikita Zimin

We wish to all participants the new victories and success!🥰👏🏽

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Welcoming our brilliant players on the 3rd day of competition👏🏻

There are several components which infuse this day with vibrant hues: incredible atmosphere inside the Theater of MOE , outstanding performance of the finalists, an immense satisfaction in performing alongside Armenian Symphony Orchestra being led by the professinal conductor Sergey Smbatyan

Hope you enjoy the competition with us and ready for the final day of 2023!

The third day we admire the incredible musicians who take part in the final round!

We would like to express our gratitude to all the contestants for their outstanding talent, love for classical music and unforgattable emotions which you share with us and beloved jury from the start of the show❤️

We wish the best of luck for all the participants in the final 2023!

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We are getting closer to the final part of International Competition 2023 in Dubai!🥳

The second round of the contest is over and only 18 masterful wind musicians moved to the next level.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the participants and eagerly anticipating the start of the third round!😎

Etihad Museum is the perfect location for the cultural events. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to cooperate with this stunning venue for our International Competition 2023 in Dubai!

The participants, as well as jury, are inspired by the museum’s beauty, history and the incredible kindness of the team. The conditions are comfortable and well-cared across every aspect.

We are deeply grateful for everything is doing for us, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.