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Abu Dhabi Festival opens composition submissions
The Abu Dhabi International Competition for Composition, launched by the Abu Dhabi Festival and organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), is now accepting submissions for its inaugural edition.
The Abu Dhabi International Competition for Composition, launched by the Abu Dhabi Festival and organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), is now accepting submissions for its inaugural edition.
The competition aims to nurture creative talent, elevate young composers, and champion innovation in contemporary music.
The competition is open to both emerging and established composers up to 50 from around the world.
The first-place winner will receive AED 130,000 ($35,399), a professional recording opportunity, and a world premiere performance with world-renowned partner orchestras at the 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi Festival in April 2026.
The second-place winner will receive AED 50,000, a performance opportunity, global recognition, and mentorship.
The third-place winner will receive AED 25,000 and access to mentorship. The competition will be presented in two categories: orchestral compositions of up to 10 minutes and solo works for piano up to 5 minutes.
The winning compositions will be professionally recorded as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival Composers' Platform initiative, which supports music composers from around the world in presenting their work in Abu Dhabi and on the global stage. -TradeArabia News Service