Léo Albisetti finalist at the Concours de Genève

This year's official jury of the Concours de Genève met in the composition category in Geneva at the beginning of June. The Swiss composer Pascal Dusapin chaired the jury. Other jury members are Milica Djordjević, Francesco Filidei, Hector Parrà and Francesca Verunelli. Of the 82 scores submitted, 18 were selected and examined in detail. The jury then selected three finalists. These are Léo Albisetti (26) from Switzerland, Caio de Azevedo (30) from Brazil, who lives in Munich, and Sang-Min Ryu (24) from South Korea.

The candidates will be in Geneva from October 16, 2024. They will be able to follow the rehearsals of their work for viola and chamber orchestra for the final round on October 20, 2024 with the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève conducted by Pierre Bleuse. They will also have the opportunity to take part in a showcase. Students from the Haute École de musique de Genève will perform one or two of their works with soloists Lise Berthaud, Georhi Kovalev and Adrien La Marca.

Concours de Genève

Founded in 1939, the Concours de Genève is one of the most important international music competitions in the world. Its aim is to discover, promote and support talented young artists. Every year, up-and-coming international musicians compete in two alternating disciplines, this year in singing and composition. In addition to the prize money, the winners receive a two-year contract with the concert agency Sartory Artists. There are also numerous other coaching opportunities to prepare them for a sustainable career in the classical music scene.