The International Violin Competition City of Bogotá is a unique initiative in Latin America, that seeks to promote excellence in violin performance, while providing a platform for the symphonic music ecosystem, particularly the entire world of string instruments, to strengthen while fostering engagement and audience diversity.
Bogotá, designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music, boasts a thriving classical music ecosystem. Its robust public music education system, alongside an outstanding network of youth and professional orchestras, is complemented by world-class theaters and an exceptional concert season. Hosting both the finest national talent and renowned international artists, the city stands as a leading musical hub in the region.
Prizes
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First place: 30K USD*
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Second place: 20K USD
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Special prize for the performance of a commissioned work: 20K USD
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Participant conditions: 20 selected contestants will receive all-expenses-paid travel to Bogotá to attend the competition from October 30 through November 7.
*Presentation opportunities for first place: the winner will be playing a concert on the 2026 season of Bogota's Philharmonic Orchestra.
CANDIDATES
Meet the 20 brilliant young violinists coming to Bogotá.
A total of 122 violinists from 30 countries applied. Here are the 20 selected, who will compete for $70,000 USD in prizes, from October 30 to November 7.
The countries, as well as the violinists, are listed in alphabetical order.
- Austria
- Julian Walder
- China
- I-Hao Cheng
- Jingyi Wang
- Mingnan Yue
- Ruifeng Lin
- Colombia
- Iván Orlín Ariza Chacón
- Korea
- Youngjoo Lee
- USA
- Anais Christabel Feller
- Audrey Erin Park
- Brandon Zachary Yujay
- Hannah Yunhee Song
- Leah Catherine Amory
- Italy
- Francesco Papa
- Lucilla Rose Mariotti
- Japan
- Aoi Saito
- Kaoruko Yoshida
- Poland
- Sara Dragan
- Russia
- Emil Mukhametshin
- Maria Lundina
- Sweden
- Lorenz Karls
TIMELINE
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First round: October 31 - November 2.
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Semi-finals: November 4-5.
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Final: November 7.
Venues
The competition will take place in the prestigious Auditorio Fabio Lozano and Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo. For further information regarding the venues' specifications, please visit their websites by clicking below.
https://www.utadeo.edu.co/es/micrositio/auditorio-fabio-lozano





Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo, official venue of the competition, presents its 2025 programming.
Contact
For further information, please contact us at:
violin@scrd.gov.co
