Competition
Szeged, Hungary
Posted: 22 Apr 2025
II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition
31 Aug - 07 Sep, 2025
We are proud to announce the II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition (IFFCC) – an open platform for conductors of all ages to perform before a world-renowned jury and earn prestigious guest conducting engagements.
The I IFFCC (2023) saw strong international participation and made a noticeable contribution to European cultural landscape.
FEEL FREE TO APPLY NOW!
PHASES
1. QUALIFYING PHASE (ONLINE)
Application fee: 100 EUR
2. LIVE PHASE (SZEGED)
Participation fee: 400 EUR
FREE CHOICE OF PIECES FOR EACH ROUND
JURY
Heiko M. Förster
Sándor Gyüdi
Lucius Hemmer
Alevtina Ioffe
Kirill Karabits
Constantine Orbelian
Nayden Todorov
PRIZES: GUEST CONDUCTING
Hungarian National Symphony Orchestra Szeged
Prague Royal Philharmonic
Baden-Baden Philharmonic
Bern Symphony / Opera
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Deutsche Oper Berlin (Asst. Conductor)
Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra
Leipzig Symphony Orchestra
Nuremberg Symphony Orch.
Sofia Phil. Orch
The I IFFCC (2023) saw strong international participation and made a noticeable contribution to European cultural landscape.
FEEL FREE TO APPLY NOW!
PHASES
1. QUALIFYING PHASE (ONLINE)
Application fee: 100 EUR
2. LIVE PHASE (SZEGED)
Participation fee: 400 EUR
FREE CHOICE OF PIECES FOR EACH ROUND
JURY
Heiko M. Förster
Sándor Gyüdi
Lucius Hemmer
Alevtina Ioffe
Kirill Karabits
Constantine Orbelian
Nayden Todorov
PRIZES: GUEST CONDUCTING
Hungarian National Symphony Orchestra Szeged
Prague Royal Philharmonic
Baden-Baden Philharmonic
Bern Symphony / Opera
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Deutsche Oper Berlin (Asst. Conductor)
Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra
Leipzig Symphony Orchestra
Nuremberg Symphony Orch.
Sofia Phil. Orch
Closing date: 13 Jul 2025
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