National competition 12 to 19 years

Winners 2nd Prize + Audience Award 2022: Duo Femke & Lidwien | Category 12 to 19 years | Photo: Willem Melssen

Kamermuziek Concours Jong Gelre

VIDEO SELECTION 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 – FINALE 14 SEPTEMBER 2024

An annual nationwide competition for any duo, trio or other ensemble playing classical music from ancient to contemporary

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Award ceremony 2022 | Photo: Willem Melssen

Why participate in Kamermuziek Concours Jong Gelre?

  • Playing at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen
  • A concert is the best rehearsal for your ensemble
  • Feedback from musicians from the international chamber music world
  • Winning prizes, e.g. masterclasses
  • Winning the Audience Award: also a master class

And if you need help, visit our KCJG Academy and discover all the ways in which Kamermuziek Concours Jong Gelre can help you prepare!

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Winners 3rd Prize 2022: Duo Anna & Menno | Category 12 to 19 years | Photo: Willem Melssen

For who?

Kamermuziek Concours Jong Gelre is for every young musician aged 12 to 19, whether they are already studying at a conservatory, are considering doing so or know they never will, but can make beautiful music.

They present themselves as a duo, trio or any other ensemble of any size, but always without a conductor. To be clear, the soloist is excluded. The repertoire is classical music, from ancient to contemporary.

About us

Kamermuziek Concours Gelre is a national competition based in Nijmegen. Its partner is Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen. It has close ties with the Grachtenfestival in Amsterdam. New in 2023 is the launch of Kamermuziek Concours Jong Gelre for young people aged 12 to 19.

Participation

A professional jury will select six ensembles from the video entries. These will play in the finals in the Kleine Zaal in De Vereeniging in Nijmegen in front of an audience. The jury listens and gives feedback. Prizes include master classes. Would you like to participate in the Kamermuziek Concours Jong Gelre, but could still use some help? Then take a look at our KCJG Academy!

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Winners 2022 | Category 12 to 19 years | Photo: Willem Melssen

Winners concours 2022

  • 1st Prize: Young Trombone Collective
  • 2nd Prize: Duo Femke & Lidwien (ook Publieksprijs)
  • 3rd Prize: Duo Anna & Menno