Held in Vienna in honor of Fritz Kreisler, this competition celebrates the Viennese violin tradition and attracts talented young violinists from around the world.
The world's premier gathering for double bass enthusiasts featuring performances, competitions, exhibits, masterclasses, and lectures covering all genres of bass playing.
A premier coaching and performance festival for advanced string players. Features intensive chamber music coaching, orchestral training, and public performances.
A celebration of the viola featuring recitals, orchestral concerts, masterclasses, pedagogy sessions, new music premieres, and an extensive exhibit of violas and bows.
One of the most renowned classical music competitions in the world. The violin division attracts the finest young violinists globally, competing in a rigorous multi-round format.
An intensive summer workshop focused on historically informed performance of baroque music on period instruments, including baroque violin, viola da gamba, and baroque cello.
A top-tier summer music festival and professional training program in the Rocky Mountains. Features intensive string instrument instruction, orchestra performances, and chamber music.
A gathering of cellists from around the world for performances, masterclasses, lectures, and exhibitions. Covers all aspects of cello playing from baroque to contemporary.
A world-renowned classical music festival in the Swiss Alps featuring top violinists, chamber music concerts, and masterclasses by leading string pedagogues.
One of the world's most prestigious festivals of music and drama. Features world-class orchestras, string ensembles, and solo violin recitals in Mozart's birthplace.
One of Europe's leading classical music festivals set on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Features world-class orchestras, string soloists, and chamber music ensembles.
One of the world's foremost violin competitions, awarding a four-year loan of a Stradivari instrument to the gold medalist. Features extensive concert series open to the public.