How it all started...

For its founder Yehudi Menuhin the key to success was his excellent music education as a child and his ongoing dialogue and collaboration with fellow musicians.

To enable young violinists from all over the world to have an equally enriching and stimulating environment, he founded

• the Yehudi Menuhin School in England in 1963
• the Menuhin Music Academy for young virtuosi in Gstaad/Switzerland in 1977 – also the site of the annual summer festival
• the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists in Folkestone/Britain in 1983

Since its inception over 25 years ago, the Menuhin Competition has brought together musicians from all over the world in an exceptional atmosphere of learning and exchange.

Having been hosted in Folkstone/UK, Boulogne sur Mer/France, London/UK and for 2008 in Cardiff, Wales/UK the competition has always attracted some of the most promising young violinists from all over the globe. Many of its prize winners have embarked on successful international careers.

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About the Menuhin Competition

The Menuhin Competition is one of the few international violin competitions for young musicians under the age of 22. It is open to participants of all nationalities and is comprised of two age groups: Juniors (under the age of 16) and Seniors (16 to 21 years of age).

For 27 years it has attracted the greatest young talents from all over the world.

Going beyond the boundaries of traditional music competitions, the Menuhin Competition is a truly exceptional feast for music and violin fans from all over the world. Each competition features a series of events by its jury members and other world-class performers.

The competition is traditionally invited by a host city or a host organisation and has most recently been held in Folkestone/England, Boulogne-sur-Mer/France, London/England, Cardiff/Wales, Oslo/Norway and Beijing/China (in 2012).

Interested host cities or potential partner organisations are invited to contact us.

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