Live broadcast of the Grand Final and awards ceremony of the
International Violin Competition City of Bogotá 2025.
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.
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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.
Juries
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.
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.
Semifinalists
After three intense and exciting elimination rounds, the jury selected the 10 semifinalists who will compete on November 4 and 5 for the three spots in the grand final, to be held on November 7 at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo. The selected semifinalists, listed in alphabetical order, are:
During the announcement of the 10 semifinalists, the jury president, Canadian master Lucie Robert, accompanied by the other four judges, said: "Remember: this is a long journey in your lives. You will take part in many competitions, you’ve probably already done several, or at least some of you have. There is always something to learn, even as you move forward. It is never perfect. So once again, congratulations. We are all very impressed by your level and by the dedication you bring to making music". Before concluding, she and her fellow judges offered a round of applause in honor of the other candidates who did not advance to this stage.
Finalists
After two days of performances by the 10 semifinalists before the Colombian audience, the three violinists who will compete in the Grand Final of the Competition are:
Winners
Young talents from all over the world came to our city to demonstrate their virtuosity and remind us of the power of art to unite and inspire us.
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In an exciting final at Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo, violinist Ruifeng Lin (China) took first place.
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Second place went to Maria Lundina (Russia) and third place to Lucilla Mariotti (Italy).
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Colombian Iván Orlín Ariza received a special award for his performance of the work ‘Serenata pagana’.
Our city is committed to art, opening itself to the world and consolidating itself as the cultural capital of Latin America.
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.
AUDITIONS
Each performance was a demonstration of the training, virtuosity, character, musicality, passion, and interpretive power that distinguishes this generation of young violinists. Listen to each of their auditions:
Contact
For further information, please contact us at:
violin@scrd.gov.co
