A LEGACY OF GREATNESS · 1926–2026
2026 International
Violin Competition
October 27 – November 1, 2026
New York City
Attend or stream the public rounds of Naumburg’s centennial-year competition.
Applications closed September 7, 2026
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Leonidas Kavakos · Naumburg Centennial Concert · Photo: Chris Lee
Discovering and supporting extraordinary musicians through competitions, performances, and new music since 1926.
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Watch the trailer · 2:01The centennial film
Naumburg at 100:
A Legacy of Greatness
After a century behind closed doors, a rare inside look at the high-stakes competition shaping the world of classical music. Catherine Tambini’s documentary brings together all of the incredible artists furthering the legacy of Naumburg.
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October 30, 2026
2026 International Violin Competition | Semi-Final Round
Free and open to the public. Hear 12–14 exceptional violinists compete for a place in the final. Approximately 10 AM, New York time. RSVP or watch the livestream.
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November 1, 2026
2026 International Violin Competition | Final Round
Free and open to the public. Hear 3–5 finalists compete for $25,000 and career-launching performance opportunities. Approximately noon, New York time; doors open at 11:30 AM. RSVP or watch live.
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February 9, 2027
Terra String Quartet | Carnegie Hall Debut
The 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition winners perform Debussy and Beethoven alongside the world premiere of Anna Clyne’s Shadow and Stone, commissioned by the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation.
Tickets go on sale October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM New York time.
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