MICMC - Round 1

Musica Viva Australia is thrilled to announce the 14 selected ensembles for the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition.

The Competition welcomes applicants who embody chamber music’s ability to engage both mind and heart with performances that delight, inspire and challenge. MICMC ensembles ensure a vibrant future for chamber music, demonstrating and redefining the inimitable relationship between players, audiences, and composers for the 21st century.

Round One opens this prestigious competition live at Hawthorn Arts Centre.

String Quartets are required to perform a complete quartet by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven Op.18; and a complete 20th century quartet.

Piano Trios are required to perform a complete trio by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven Op.1; and a complete 20th century trio.

In addition to the required repertoire above, all competitors may perform a work of their own choice in either Round One or Round Two.

There are 6 concerts in Round 1, three each day at 10am, 3pm and 6:30pm.