Walter W. Naumburg Foundation

Competitions

Naumburg holds competitions for classical musicians and ensembles. Find application requirements, performance schedules and results here.

2026 • Winners announced

International Violin Competition

October 27–November 1, 2026 · New York City

Winners announced November 1.
Congratulations to Lina Nakano, First Prize; Tianyou Ma, Second Prize; and Hannah Tam, Third Prize.

View the 2026 results Watch the final-round replay →

Upcoming competitions

2027

Fall 2027 · Updates available

2027 Vocal Competition: Art Song

Exact dates and competition requirements will be announced later.

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2028

Fall 2028 · Updates available

2028 Flute Competition

Exact dates and competition requirements will be announced later.

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General competitions (1925–1959) brought together pianists and string players, with singers admitted from 1928. The move toward specialized competitions began in 1960; the rotation among piano, strings and voice developed later. Read Naumburg’s history.