1st International Online Competition "Territory of Creativity"

The Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, in collaboration with the "Musical Klondike" news agency and the multidisciplinary company "ART-CENTRE PLUS," announces the start of the application period for the 1st International Online Competition "Territory of Creativity." This large-scale project is timed to coincide with the approaching 100th anniversary of the Moscow Conservatory's Assistant Training Program.

Eligible Participants: Students of music schools, arts schools, music colleges, and higher education institutions, as well as assistant trainees.

Categories: Piano, Classical Voice, Chamber Ensemble, String Quartet, Collaborative Piano Art.

Format: Online. Participation is conducted by submitting an application and providing video recordings of performances.

Application Deadline for Round I: September 20 to November 5, 2025, inclusive.

Competition Dates: The competitive auditions will be held in two rounds from November to December 2025. The results will be announced on December 15.

Organizational Structure:

The competition is held under the chairmanship of the Acting Rector of the Moscow Conservatory, Professor A.S. Sokolov. The project is carried out with the official information support of the Russian Ministry of Culture, the Moscow Department of Culture, and leading specialized media outlets, including "Orpheus" Radio and "Piano" Magazine.

Terms of Participation:

To participate, applicants must submit a completed application form and a video recording of their performance, made no earlier than January 1, 2025, by the specified deadline. Performances will be assessed by a distinguished jury using a 10-point system. Winners will be awarded the titles of Laureate and Diploma Recipient of the I, II, and III degrees.

This is a unique opportunity for young musicians from around the world to:

• Showcase their talent on an international stage.

• Receive evaluation from renowned masters and educators of the country's leading music institution.

• Become part of a grand musical celebration dedicated to a milestone date in the history of Russian music education.

Contacts of the Organizing Committee:

• Email: konkurs_MGK@art-center.ru

• Phone: +7 (993) 593-08-30